Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | BrainPOP News

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What Chinese-American architect built the iconic entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris? What Filipino-American labor leader kicked off the famous Delano grape strike? And what about the veteran helicopter pilot who also happens to be the junior senator from Illinois?

In the latest episode of BrainPOP News, your child can join Tim and the gang for a quiz show about some pretty impressive Asian Americans that answers these questions and more.

For extra credit, discover the accompanying worksheet for a version of the game you can play at home as a family: https://brnpop.co/2ZMIV36

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Partial transcript:

TIM: Good afternoon and welcome back to Homeroom News! Today's story: Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We celebrate in May to honor two milestones in American history: The first is the arrival of Nakahama Manjirō on May 7, 1843. Widely considered to be the first Japanese immigrant to the United States. And the second is the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. An engineering marvel built in large part by Chinese immigrants.

And speaking of marvels, boy do we have some excitement in store for you! It’s time to play... Name That Duuuude… Or Ladyyyy! Each of our reporters has researched an influential figure for Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. They'll read a few clues about their subject… and our robot contestants will try to guess who it is.

RITA: Okay, contestants, listen up, now. When it was first unveiled, this pyramid caused some controversy, but now it's a worldwide icon. What Chinese-American architect designed it?

JAZZ-BOT: Honk!

TIM: Ooh, that's close, Jazz-bot. Maya Lin is a Chinese-American architect behind a controversial but iconic structure. She designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. But Rita is in Paris… anyone else?

RITA: We were looking for modernist master I.M. Pei. When his glass pyramid was completed in 1989, a lot of people felt it was ruining a historic landmark! But critics came around, and the Louvre's entrance has become a symbol of modern-day Paris. Here's what it looks like from the inside. Which… can you believe anyone walked into this thing and said, "Nah, not for me."

TIM: Thanks, Rita! Okay, contestants, your next clue comes from Cassie, who’s at Filipino Hall in Delano, CA.

CASSIE: Name this influential Filipino labor leader: He convinced 2,000 grape pickers to walk off the job in 1965, kicking off the famous Delano Grape Strike.

TEENY-BOT: Bleep!

TIM: César Chávez—I’m sorry, that’s incorrect.

VOLTAIRE: Beep.

TIM: Dolores Huerta—wrong again, but you’re both getting warm. Cassie?

CASSIE: We were looking for Filipino-American activist Larry Itliong. He was also known as “Seven Fingers” after losing three fingers in a factory accident. Itliong led a group of mostly-Filipino farm workers to begin the Delano grape strike. Their demands were better wages and the right to unionize. Mexican-American activists Chávez and Huerta got involved in the strike later. Together, the strikers eventually won a raise, health insurance, and protection against dangerous pesticides. The Delano Grape Strike is considered one of the most important labor and justice movements in American history.

TIM: Thanks, Cassie! Now, for our final clue, we go to Nat, at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

NAT: Here we go: Name this barrier-breaking senator from Illinois. She's the first Thai-American Congressperson. And the first woman in Congress with a physical disability: As an Army helicopter pilot, she lost both her legs in Iraq in 2004.

BOTS: Honk! Bloop! Bleep!

TIM: Correct, correct, correct! Let's hear a little more about the senator!

NAT: Senator Tammy Duckworth has been a champion for America’s military personnel. Especially for veterans, focusing on bills that help them readjust to civilian life.

TIM: A worthy resume! Well, that’s all the time we have…. and what do you know, it's a three-way tie! Thanks for joining, and check out the worksheet to play your own version of this game at home!

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