

AN INTRO
(or what is this thing)
Hi! We’re the Ethnic Studies Working Group, a group of students and faculty dedicated to cultivating and creating an Ethnic Studies curriculum at LWHS. Our group began in 2019 when a group of anonymous students of color left a poster and a letter chronicling the adverse experiences of students of color in this predominantly white institution. Not only did our students trust the community enough to share this feedback, they also outlined avenues for action to create healing spaces for students of color. After several years of research and collaboration, we’re proud to introduce the very first pilot class in the Spring of 2023 hosted by the Center. This curriculum will be co-taught and co-designed by students and teachers. We look forward to creating this liberatory space that centers people of color.
WHAT ETHNIC STUDIES IS
(and what it is not)

ETHNIC STUDIES
A TIMELINE
1968
November
The first College of Ethnic Studies was established after a 5-month student protest.
2020
January
Students of Color organize a collective action.
2021
April
The working group presents to admin, proposing a 4-year Ethnic Studies program.
2022
November
Ethnic Studies-themed Sam Mihara Days of Justice
2023
January
Ethnic Studies PPP class begins.
2025
April
California schools are required to offer an ES course; ES become a graduation requirement for 2029.


BROUGHT TO YOU BY
LWHS ETHNIC STUDIES WORKING GROUP
CURRENT WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
DeeAnn Johnson
Emily Lam
Catherine Fung
Kreeya Makan
Alexandra Pate
Amit Krishnan
Julieta Lamm-Pérez
Yanni Velasquez​
Franny Nakada
Ryan Liu
Mizan Chin
Fernanda Sanchez
Olivia Castillo
George Duran
Senai Wilks
PAST & GRADUATED WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
Josiah Densby
Naima Blanco-Norberg
Primo Lagaso Goldberg
Mimoh Lee
Jeremy Lum
Journey Moore-Prewitt
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NAOMI FIERRO PEÑA,
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT INCLUSION, FOR SUPPORTING OUR WORK

RESOURCES
& RESEARCH
Introductory Report by Dr. Cat Fung
Summary of Findings by Primo L. Goldberg
Raw Research Findings by The Ethnic Studies Working Group
Schedule Models by Primo L. Goldberg
The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies A Research Review by Christine Sleeter
“Why Ethnic Studies Courses Are Good for White Kids Too.” by Dr. Emily Petchauer
The History of Ethnic Studies by Gary Okihiro
“History.” College of Ethnic Studies., San Francisco State University
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