What Purpose Do Ads Such as These Serve in Public/Civic Discourse?


 

“As an alumnus of University of Missouri and citizen of Missouri for the past 40+ years, I am deeply disappointed with the utilization of anti-Chinese and anti-Muslim rhetoric that portrays Asian Americans in a derisive light…”

— Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis President Al Li

Read his full statement here.

 

The article from NBC News can be found here: Article

 

[Teachers: We suggest using this lesson plan from our Honoring Our Journey curriculum set to encourage student discussion and dialogue on the issue of reinforced stereotypes in the media.

 

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