Localized History Project 2026 Youth Conference
Gain insights into Asian American & Pacific Islander history, the importance of localized history, learn about our exhibits and methodologies, and connect with other AAPI youth.
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Mapping AAPI New York: The Localized History Project Showcase
Join the youth researchers of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s Localized History Project for a dynamic showcase of history, storytelling, and collectivity.
AAPI New York: Stories From Queens
New York City teachers, community members, and youth are invited for an interactive day of storytelling, community building, and curriculum development on the localized history of Queens’ Asian American community.
AAPI New York: Stories From Manhattan
New York City teachers, community members, and youth are invited for an interactive day of storytelling, community building, and curriculum development on the localized history of Manhattan’s Asian American community.
Introducing NYC AAPI Studies
Introduction of AAARI’s Localized History Project and its work so far during the 2025-2026 school year.
Localized Histories and Disrupting Colonial Logics: AANHPI Youth-Driven Curriculum in NY State
This panel discusses the “Localized History Project,” which addresses the lack of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history in New York State’s Eurocentric, test-driven curriculum.