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President Lyndon Johnson signing the Hart-Celler Immigration and Nationality Act on Liberty Island on October 3, 1965

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Hart-Celler Act of 1965 removed restrictions on immigration based on nationality and quota systems. This resulted in a large wave of immigration which allowed generation growth of Asian Americans in the years following.

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 The Manongs join the picket line during the 1973 Grape Strike

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Delano grape strike- Filipino and Latino farm workers joined together to form a five-year-long strike fighting against the exploitation of farm workers. Asian Americans' involvement, particularly Filipinos, highlights the intersectionality of this ethnic movement and other anti-imperialist struggles like these labor protests.

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"Asian American" Originated in May of 1968)

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"Asian American" Originated in May of 1968)

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The term “Asian American” was originated by Yuji Ichioka and Emma Gee, two UC Berkeley students. Used as a symbol of self-empowerment and moving away from the label of “orientals”, this term brought together Asians and built a sense of community.

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Asian American Political Alliance co-founders Yuji Ichioka (right.), Victor Ichioka (center) at a demonstration. 

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Along with this, the Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) was established. This organization was also anti-war and supported farm workers and free speech. They allied with other activist groups and created unity between “Third World” people who were also fighting for justice and equality.

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Peter Yew police brutality protests in front of New York City Supreme Court.

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The Third World Liberation strikes in SF November 6, 1968

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The Third World Liberation strikes in SF November 6, 1968

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The TWLF strike at San Francisco State College and UC Berkeley was driven by students of color demanding equal educational opportunities. Violence broke out between protesters and the police however in the end, both universities agreed to establish ethnic studies which fueled young Asian American's activism later on.

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Alex Hing, one of the founders of the Red Guard Party, and other activists in a protest.

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Red Guard Party was founded in February of 1969

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Red Guard Party was founded in February of 1969

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The Red Guard Party was founded in SF Chinatown in February of 1969 by Asian American Youth. It was largely inspired by the Red Guards of the Chinese Cultural Revolution and took on more militant tactics of protest rather than political and ideological aspects. Although this organization's dissolution was only a few years after its establishment, its lasting effect challenged stereotypes of Asian Americans' “docile” and “model citizenship” behavior.

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Asian American demonstrators rally for Huey P. Newton's release in 1969

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“Yellow peril supports Black Power '' became popularized and brought together the Black Panther party with Asian American organizations like the Red Guard Party which later merged with the I Wor Kuen organization. They were guided by Black Panthers and demanded justice for Asians by criticizing police and providing food and necessities for their community.

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International Hotel Eviction Protests 1968-1977

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International Hotel Eviction Protests 1968-1977

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International Hotel (I-Hotel) Eviction Protests battled urban redeveloper’s effort to bulldoze the hotel, which was home to many Filipino and Chinese elders. This decade-long struggle not only spotlighted Asian Americans' persistent activism but also brought together many different communities and generations who were eager to project their voices and fight alongside Asians.

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The end of the Vietnam War in 1975 was also the point where the Asain American movement also began to simmer down. Many activism groups dissolved because they had no one unifying motivation to fight for however the legacy of this movement continues to shape activism today for example the Stop Asian Hate coalition.

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In June of 1977, the House of Representatives proclaimed the first ten days of May as AAPI week. This was a huge milestone for Asain Americans ongoing struggle for recognition as it also marked the anniversary for the completion of the transcontinental railroad in May of 1869, which was built by a majority of Chinese laborers.