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Programs!
AAPI History Episodes
Listen to our short podcast episodes exploring important events, influential figures, and untold stories that have shaped Asian American and Pacific Islander history.
PAST EVENTS
Summer AAPI History Lesson Series
In the summer of 2023, the AAPI History Summer Program was successfully executed by 6 instructors from the MAAGO team (Ashley Dang, Sophia Wong, Olivia Chen, Selina Li, Aaron Yang, Ryan Im, Victoria Shen, and Ruhi Khanna). Our extensively researched curriculum was delivered through 7 lessons in 8 weeks. The lessons were delivered on Zoom through interactive lessons. Projects & activities were used to keep participants engaged. Over the summer, participants delved into various aspects of the history of AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders). The topics covered include the following: The beginnings of Asians in America；Anti-Chinese movement of 1870s；Early 20th Centry；Anna May Wong；Supreme Court Cases；Civil Rights Era; and 9/11. Through this program, we reached a broad audience totaling to over 100 people who demonstrated interest. It not only educated students and adults but also fostered a deeper appreciation for the diverse and impactful contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history.
Empowering AAPI Youth Leadership Training
On June 11th, 2023, MAANGO was invited by OCA-WHV to provide a demo-lesson about AAPI history and its significance. This half-day interactive seminar was specifically designed for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school students, aiming to empower AAPI youth with valuable resources and guidance for advocacy leadership. The lesson was led by team leaders Ashley Dang and Ruhi Khanna.
MAANGO Open House
On February 12th, 2023, our MAANGO team introduced ourselves to the public eye. During this open house, we launched a couple of our researched history lessons (Lesson 9/11, Supreme Court Cases, and Delano Grape Strike) as well as introduced our mission and goals to prospective members. This event was well attended, with a culturally diverse audience including students from several Westchester high schools and parents. This event was led by team leaders Ashley Dang, Larry Tao, Charlie Seo, Sophia Wong, Victoria Shen, Ruhi Khanna, and Olivia Chen. We want to thank OCA-WHV for sponsoring our event. We also want to thank the Scarsdale Public Library for providing us with the venue!
Lunar New Year Event 2026
On March 1st, our MAANGO team partnered with the Scarsdale Public Library to host a Lunar New Year celebration for members of the community. During the event, our volunteers helped prepare the venue by setting up tables, chairs, and activity stations before welcoming attendees of all ages. We distributed traditional snacks and refreshments, guided children through hands-on activities such as origami and balloon art, and shared the cultural significance of Lunar New Year traditions, customs, and celebrations with visitors. This event was led by Jason Dang and Victoria Chen, with support from the entire MAANGO team. We are grateful to the Scarsdale Public Library for hosting the event and providing a welcoming space for the community to come together and celebrate Lunar New Year.
New York Supreme Court Visit
On August 29th, 2026, members of the MAANGO team visited the New York State Supreme Court and met with Justice Lillian Wan, the first Asian American woman appointed to the Appellate Division in New York State. We toured the courthouse, visited Justice Wan’s courtroom, and heard about her journey as an Asian American woman in the legal profession. MAANGO was represented by Jason Dang, Lucas Zhang, and Eric Guo. We are grateful to Justice Wan, the New Bridges Coalition, OCA-WHV, and the other participating organizations for this opportunity to learn about the judicial system and AAPI representation in law.
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