Asian Americans & the Fight for Education: Featuring Author Marie Chan

In 1885, eight-year-old Mamie Tape was denied enrollment in a San Francisco public school solely because of her Chinese heritage — and her family fought back. This virtual workshop centers the landmark case of Tape v. Hurley and the extraordinary Tape family, featuring special guest Marie Chan, author of Mamie Takes a Stand. Participants will explore the historical context of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, engage with primary sources including photographs and family documents, and hear directly from Marie Chan about the Tape family's story and legacy. The virtual workshop also traces how Tape v. Hurley connects to other pivotal education equity cases, including Mendez v. Westminster and Brown v. Board of Education, highlighting the intergenerational and cross-racial solidarity that has long defined the fight for equal access to education in America. Educators will leave with ready-to-use AAEdu lesson plans and resources that integrate ELA and AAPI history, making this content accessible and compelling for students in grades 4 through 6 and beyond.

Presented by The Asian American Education Project for NYC AAPI STUDIES K-12

In partnership with the UFT Teacher Center