Tag Archives: Ronald Takaki

“Strangers From A Different Shore” by Ronald Takaki

Posted on March 13, 2012 by sachi

Why did Asians immigrate to America? How did the model minority myth come about? Why is it that there seem to be more Japanese Americans in Hawaii than other parts of the United States? Whatever your level of APA knowledge, … Continue reading →

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RIP Ronald Takaki (1939-2009)

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Efren

It was announced by Ronald Takaki’s family that famous  Asian American historian committed suicide after a twenty year struggle with multiple sclerosis. You can read the obituary from the LA Times here. Ron Takaki was a hero of mine when … Continue reading →

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