Explore centuries of Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and stories


Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook is the most comprehensive, scholar informed, online history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This collection redefines the American narrative for high school, college and lifelong learners, opening unlimited possibilities for building a more inclusive, equitable and democratic future for all.

Influential people & movements

Pivotal moments from Asian American and Pacific Islander history.

Patsy Mink
Queen Lili’uokalani

Influential people & movements

Pivotal moments from Asian American and Pacific Islander history.

Patsy Mink
Queen Lili’uokalani
Patsy Mink
Queen Lili’uokalani

Table of Contents

The Multimedia Textbook on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is a narrative change project that brings together distinguished scholarship, open access technology, and ethnic studies pedagogy to deepen public knowledge about who we are, strengthen students’ historical empathy, and bring Asian American and Pacific Islander stories into every classroom.

Movements and Moments

Landmark social movements and history-making events

People and Everyday Life

Influential people and insights into everyday life

Educators, Stay in Touch

Get the latest news on the multimedia textbook, information about chapter rollouts, teacher trainings, publicity and outreach.