Video, Activity, Teaching Guide Between Black and White: Asian Americans Speak Out - Bridging the Divide

The conversation about race in America is often between Black and white, leaving Asian Americans out of the dialogue. Between Black & White: Asian Americans Speak Out is a three-part series exploring how cross-racial and cross-cultural solidarity between Asian Americans and other communities of color have been tested, and what those lessons can teach us about our current fight for tolerance and justice. It is about communities building bridges. Confronting racism. Discovering surprising connections. And fighting hate—together.
The second installment, Bridging the Divide, features Eddie Zheng who was imprisoned in California for a crime he committed at age 16. Now he’s committed to building bridges between Asian Americans and communities of color to confront racism, fear, and misperceptions about one another.
Community-based organizations and collectives who wish to screen one or more of the documentary shorts can use the Community Engagement Guide to frame and discuss the films with audiences. The guide provides additional socio-historical information to enhance viewing of the documentary shorts. Those organizing a screening can flexibly use the activities and resources.