Nicole Salaver's uncle, Patrick Salaver, was one of the leaders of the Third World Liberation Front at San Francisco State University in the late 1960s. This movement not only led to the recognition of the term "Asian American," but also brought ethnic studies to colleges nationwide. Pat made a difference in the world as a Filipino civil rights leader, but is largely unknown by the public. Now, Nicole wants to set the record straight and honor her uncle's legacy, while building her own.

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You can also find resources about the historic events covered in each episode and relevant lesson plans from the Asian American Education Project, including the ones below.

Lesson 5.2.1 (Grades 1-5): Asian Americans as Activists and Accomplices https://asianamericanedu.org/activists-activism-accomplices.html

Lesson 4.3 (Grades 7-12): The Fight for Ethnic Studies https://asianamericanedu.org/ethnic-studies-the-fight-to-teach-our-stories.html

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