Explore the history of the AAPI community with a jam-packed day of story times, living history, art making, and an AAPI family guide.

Sunday Story Time
11:30–12:30pm, ages 3-6
Learn about Vice President Kamala Harris in a book written by her own niece, Meena Harris! With illustrations by Ana Ramírez González, Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea tells the story of two sisters working together with their community to transform the empty courtyard of their apartment into a playground. After the read-aloud, design your own playground.

Artmaking and Conversation 
12:30–2:30pm
Do you know how Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month started? Learn about the Asian American Political Alliance and find out how two students from UC Berkeley started a whole movement! See how the movement continues with Family Program Interns and the AAPI figures they have been researching this year. Create a banner to show support for the civil rights of all Asian American and Pacific Islander people and stop by the button-making station to show your support with slogans or designs that you create. All ages

Living History: Learning About Historical Korean Clothing
12:30–2:30pm
Jeff Cheon-Shik Yang, traditional hanbok designer, shares the history of hanbok. Hanbok is traditional Korean clothing that has been worn throughout the Korean peninsula for over 2000 years. Families can see traditional hanbok worn and explore examples of different types of garments.