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Led by 15-year-old Jaslene Lai, AAPI Youth Rising is actively addressing racism by creating a one-day lesson plan on Asian American history for their peers.
The group recognizes the pivotal role education plays in combating discrimination and aims to fill the gap in Asian American history taught in schools. For example, their lesson plan includes teaching about significant events such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese incarceration during World War II.
They have gained support from the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthier Generation and plan to reach thousands of school districts with their lesson plan, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable educational experience.
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