An american vocabulary cards with words and illustrations of people

Online Exhibition

An American vocabulary: Words to action, title graphic

An American Vocabulary: Words to Action is a collaborative project by visual artist Audrey Chan and rapper jason chu. The flashcards portrays figures, events, and practices rooted in community, care, and action.

Check out the accompanying activity guide developed by JANM’s Education Department and a list of organizations focused on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander advocacy and anti-Asian hate.

Ongoing

An American Vocabulary: Words to Action is a collaborative project by visual artist Audrey Chan and rapper jason chu. The flashcards portrays figures, events, and practices rooted in community, care, and action.

Check out the accompanying activity guide developed by JANM’s Education Department and a list of organizations focused on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander advocacy and anti-Asian hate.

Ongoing

An American Vocabulary: Words to Action is a collaborative project by visual artist Audrey Chan and rapper jason chu. The flashcards portrays figures, events, and practices rooted in community, care, and action.

Check out the accompanying activity guide developed by JANM’s Education Department and a list of organizations focused on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander advocacy and anti-Asian hate.

Exhibition Resources

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JANM Activity Guide

This activity guide was developed by the Education Department of the Japanese American National Museum to accompany the An American Vocabulary: Words to Action flashcards.

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