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Why Asian-American History Should Be Part of the Curriculum in California Public Schools California is a state rich in cultural diversity, with Asian-Americans making up a significant portion of its population. From the early days of Chinese laborers building the transcontinental railroad to the thriving communities of Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, and other Asian immigrant…

I was seven years old, sitting at the large, polished dining table in my grandparents’ house. The table always felt too big for me, its surface reflecting the overhead light in a way that made everything seem more serious than it was. That afternoon, my grandmother, my bà nội, had picked me up from school,…

Summary “In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom” by Yeonmi Park is a memoir that recounts her life growing up in North Korea, her escape from the regime, and her fight to survive and reclaim her freedom. Born in 1993, Yeonmi grew up under a totalitarian government that controlled what people…

“Let’s get you an animal, too!” They exited the shop and turned left down the road. “Personally, I’m a cat person. But, you can also have an owl, a toad, or a rat at Hogwarts. Owls can send messages and deliver mail for you, so they are useful. Rats are also very smart if you…

When Duchess stepped out of the shop, Hermione and her parents were laughing together, but they stopped and smiled at her as she approached them with the box under her arm. “You look so happy!” Hermione said to Duchess as Duchess bounced towards her parents. “Why don’t you put the wand in your satchel so…