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Articles by Ronald Takaki
A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America
Reviews "A splendid achievement, a bold and refreshing new approach to our national history. The research is meticulous, the writing powerful and eloquent, with what can only be called an epic sweep across time and cultures." --Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States "Takaki's book is nothing less than an attempt to view all of American history from a multicultural perspective. It is a laudable effort -- humane, well-informed, accessible, and often inclusive.
Freedom Summer For Young People
blog — November 10 The Summer that Changed America The newest addition to the For Young People series is a gripping account of the summer that changed America. In the summer of 1964, as the Civil Rights movement boiled over, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent more than 700 college students to Mississippi to help black Americans already battling segregation, voter disenfranchisement, and other Jim Crow legacies.
Why Most Conversations in Tech About Diversity Are Bullshit - and What to Do About It
Part I This is part of a series that includes posts about the P-Word, how the business case for diversity prioritizes greed over humanity, and equality for all women or just white women? I’ve been hesitant to write this post — fear of how it may affect my career path, how it may sway an employer’s decision to hire me, or dealing with people who want to dialogue to “understand” yet are committed to misunderstand me. However, I no longer care about any of those things.
Strangers from a Different Shore
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Strangers from a Different Shore A History of Asian Americans Updated & Revised Edition by Ronald Takaki
In a blend of narrative history, personal recollection, and oral testimony, Ronald Takaki presents a sweeping history of Asian Americans. He writes of the Chinese who laid tracks for the transcontinental railroad, of plantation laborers in the canefields of Hawaii, of "picture brides" marrying strangers in the hope of becoming part of the American dream.
The Emergence of an American People: Zia, Helen: 9780374527365: Amazon.com: Books
Asian American Dreams is really a touching book.
How Does the TT Community Teach Thanksgiving?
You probably have vivid memories of school festivities surrounding Thanksgiving. Maybe you traced your hand to create a turkey-shaped masterpiece. Perhaps you participated in a school play illustrating a harmonious meal between the Pilgrims and a gathering of generic “Indians.” It may have felt magical at the time, but for social justice educators, this simple tale of fellowship and goodwill leaves far too much of the surrounding story untold.
50 Years After Hiroshima
How War Lost Its Politics Election years used to be occasions for pitched battles over whether to go to war. Why aren’t they still?
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