Lau v. Nichols
Introducing the Lau v. Nichols Zine… Language is a Superpower!
With this zine, we present to you a community-centered narrative of the story behind Lau v. Nichols in addition to the voices of multilingual learners in the San Francisco Unified School District today.
In our illustrated narrative, you will see what Chinatown was like in the 1960s, how teacher activists fought for their students’ rights, and how the fight for a bilingual education continues today. Following the illustration, the zine includes artistic works by multilingual students from San Francisco schools, representing cultures and languages in English, Chinese, Spanish, Mam, and Samoan!
Comics and cover art by Jessica Jiang.
Join us for the Lau v Nichols 50th Anniversary Community Convening!
In 2024, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Lau v. Nichols, which expanded rights for students with limited English proficiency and established their right to bilingual education. We invite students, parents, teachers, and other local stakeholders in San Francisco for a 1-day community convening to commemorate this historic moment, reflect on continued gaps for multilingual learners and families, and share opportunities for continued advocacy.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 15 to reserve your free ticket. Breakfast, lunch, and childcare will be provided! The space is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible.The event is co-sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Asian American Research Center.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM PT
UC Law San Francisco Auditorium, 198 Mcallister St, San Francisco
