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Angel Island: Legacies of Exclusion and Uplifting the Stories of Immigrants

Join Facing History and the Angel Island Immigration Station for a webinar to mark 143 years since the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

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On May 6, 1882 the Chinese Exclusion Act was signed into law, marking the first major federal law in the US restricting immigration based on nationality. Join Facing History and the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation for a webinar to mark this date and explore how the Chinese Exclusion Act ushered in the concept of the undocumented immigrant in US history.

During this webinar, educators will explore resources to use with their students to engage with the the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station to help them think critically about the concept of borders—not simply geographic borders, but the social, economic, and political boundaries erected throughout US history to separate “in” groups from “out” groups.

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Educators will explore resources for teaching about the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the United States v. Wong Kim Ark court case.
Educators will walk away with resources for their classrooms, including Facing History’s Borders and Belonging collection and C-3 aligned Angel Island inquiry.
Educators will hear about the Angel Island Immigration Station’s work to elevate the stories of immigrants and inspire a more equitable future.
Educators will learn more about Facing History’s approach to student engagement by examining identity, membership, and making connections between the past and present.

Who Should Attend This Workshop: This professional learning is designed for educators of 6th–12th grades teaching US History and/or English Language Arts. It is also relevant for school and district curriculum specialists and instructional coaches who may be working with these educators.

Format: This is a facilitated Zoom meeting and you will be able to participate using the chat.

Can’t make it? Register and we’ll send you a recording after the event.

Accessibility: Facing History is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for educators of all abilities. If you have an accessibility need, please contact us at support [at] facinghistory.org (support[at]facinghistory[dot]org). If possible, requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note: we will make every effort to secure services, but all are subject to availability.

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Brian Fong

Program Director, California, Facing History & Ourselves

Brian Fong is Program Director for the California regional office of Facing History & Ourselves. He supports educators and school districts in developing inclusive learning environments through the study of literature and history. Brian has taught middle and high school social studies and humanities since 2003 and is a National Board Certified Social Studies Teacher.

Moira Rutiz

Program Associate, California, Facing History & Ourselves

Moira Rutiz is a Program Associate at Facing History & Ourselves, where she supports educators in creating inclusive classrooms that engage students in meaningful conversations about history and current events. Drawing on her teaching experience in California and abroad, she specializes in civic education and culturally responsive ELA resources. Moira is committed to helping educators foster learning environments that uplift student identity, encourage critical thinking, and inspire active participation in society.

Danielle Wetmore

Director of Education, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Danielle joined AIISF in May 2022. She comes to the organization with a strong background in public history, education, and museum interpretation. While her roots are in the Bay Area, she spent the last 10 years in New York City earning her MA in American Studies from the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center and working at the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Additionally, Danielle has worked with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the Institute for Language Education in Transcultural Context (ILETC) & the Center for Integrated Language Communities (CILC) at CUNY, the University Archives at University of Redlands, and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine and Heritage Room.

Angel Island Immigration Station

For all immigrants, descendants, and families, Angel Island is a living landmark that symbolizes diverse experiences of detention, racism, exclusion, hope, and determination. The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation protects the historic site, elevates its stories, promotes learning, and celebrates the new beginnings and immigrant contributions that define the strength of the US. We inspire a more equitable and inclusive future; one that embodies how immigrants make nations better.

A Photograph of Asian Immigrants arriving at the Quarantine Station at Angel Island, San Francisco Bay circa 1911.

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This event qualifies for a Certificate of Completion. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 1 hour of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.

Please note: The views expressed by guest speakers, both at our events and on external platforms, are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Facing History & Ourselves.

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