{"id":29110,"date":"2023-06-09T09:47:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T13:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=29110"},"modified":"2024-03-04T11:42:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:42:27","slug":"winner-2023-asian-pacific-american-heritage-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/winner-2023-asian-pacific-american-heritage-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Student contest winner: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nearpod strives to elevate voices of all backgrounds, so we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month<\/a> with our annual student writing contest. We invited students to write an informational script about a historical figure from the AAPI community for a chance to have their work turned into a Just a Minute<\/a> video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Research shows<\/a> students who are given a choice in their instruction are more motivated, self-confident, high achieving, and find the learning process to be more meaningful and engaging. Creating the space for students to learn and elevate AAPI voices and stories is important in the fight for racial justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about the contest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nearpod received hundreds of well-researched submissions from students in grades K-12, and we\u2019re excited to announce that this year\u2019s contest winner is\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadie, 11th grade, from Livingston, New Jersey!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AAPI historical figure: Anna May Wong<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As our contest winner, Sadie will work with Nearpod\u2019s Content team to transform her script into a \u201cJust A Minute<\/a>\u201d Nearpod Original video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadie\u2019s winning script about Anna May Wong<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cBorn Wong Liu Tsong in Los Angeles in 1905, Anna May Wong is considered the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood. She acted in over 60 films in her career but is most known for her role in 1932\u2019s Shanghai Express opposite Marlene Dietrich. In 1951, Wong became the first Asian American to star in a US television show, The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong. And in 1960, she was the first Asian American woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wong was also a fashion and style icon known for her flapper style that incorporated traditional Chinese designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Wong gained significant popularity in the US and internationally, she still faced discrimination and xenophobia in Hollywood. Throughout her career, she was mostly cast only in supporting roles, many of which played on Asian stereotypes. She had trouble getting lead roles due to anti-miscegenation laws, which prohibited interracial couples from appearing on screen. Despite the racism and discrimination she faced, Anna May Wong carved out a long and successful career and remains a role model for many Asian American actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do you see the legacy of Anna May Wong today?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Sadie\u2019s script come to life in the final product! In this Interactive Video, students learn about Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star. A host discusses Wong’s career highlights and struggle to overcome discrimination in Hollywood, and students consider where they see her legacy today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch the video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Explore past winning entries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for more ways to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here are a few places to look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n