Detroit Evening Report: Book launch, film screening to encourage inclusion of Asian American history in schools
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The Asian American nonprofit Rising Voices is hosting an educational event this weekend to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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The event, Teaching Asian American History in Michigan: A Book Launch and Film Screening, will focus on the need for inclusive education in K-12. There will be a film screening of the documentary “Making Waves: The rise of Asian America,” about anti-Asian hate and Asian American political movements, including a push to include Asian American history in public school curriculum in the U.S.
There will be an author panel after the screening as well, featuring Dr. Roland Sintos Coloma, Dr. Noreen Naseem Rodriguez, Dr. Monica Eraqi, and Richard Mui.
The event will take place from 1:30-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the ACA Community Center, 32585 Concord Dr., Madison Heights.
Other headlines for Monday, April 28, 2025:
- The city of Hamtramck will host a series of Night Bazaars on the first Saturday of each month through the summer where local entrepreneurs, artists and small businesses can feature their work and products. The first event will be held from 4-9 p.m. this Saturday, May 3, at Pope Park.
- Southwest Detroit will host the 60th annual Cinco De Mayo Parade this Sunday, May 4, featuring school marching bands, dignitaries, dancers, and more. This year’s theme is past, present and future. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Shed 2 at Eastern Market.
- The Dearborn Public Library and We Shall Read are hosting a series of free workshops in English and Arabic to support parents in helping their children learn how to read. The first workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. June 11 for grades 1-2, in Arabic only. Parents should bring their children with them to the workshop.
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