New book by Dr. Michael Soon
Lee explains why many states are expanding Asian history
classes while Black history is being erased
SAN
FRANCISCO, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In his new
book, "Beyond the Bamboo Curtain", Dr. Michael Soon Lee explains why white Americans
are getting more comfortable with learning about the history of
Asians in America while, in the past year, politicians in some 30
states have attempted to curtail the teaching of Black history.
In 2021 Illinois became the first state to require that Asian
American history be taught in public schools and that number has
grown to eight with Wisconsin
being the latest in 2024. AAPIs (Asian American and Pacific
Islanders) are the fastest-growing minority group in the country
according to the 2020 census and are now 6.2% of the population.
They are expected to grow to 10% by 2050.
Dr. Lee reveals how AAPIs achieved a great deal of racial
equality thanks to the civil rights movement and why they have been
granted "Yellow Privilege" which is almost as good as "White
Privilege". Lee explains why Asian privileges include a median
household income and educational attainment that exceeds all
groups, including Whites. On the other hand, this diverse group has
the largest wealth gap in America and is least likely to be
promoted at work, despite having the highest level of education.
They are also facing an increasing level of violence due to
jealousy and envy on the part of other groups.
Lee's book also provides over 100 pages of significant events in
AAPI history along with little-known Asians who have contributed to
the country from doctors to sports stars to astronauts. This
enables Asians and others to appreciate their 200+ years of
experience in the United States
and debunks the myth that all AAPIs are new immigrants who are more
loyal to their country of origin than America.
About Michael Soon
Lee
Dr. Lee is a professional speaker on diversity,
equity, and inclusion and the author of nine books including
"Cross-Cultural Selling for Dummies" and "Black Belt Negotiating".
He was the first Asian American to earn the Certified Speaking
Professional designation in the history of the National Speakers
Association and has spoken over 1,000 times around the world to
companies like Coca-Cola, Chevron, Boeing, and General Motors.
Despite discrimination and having to sue for the rights others take
for granted, his career includes being a motion picture producer
and actor, dean of a university business school, chairman of the
board of a credit union, award-winning real estate broker, and
more. Email: 377158@email4pr.com Phone: (925) 864-8848
Website: www.BehindTheBambooCurtain.com
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