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Who is Anna May Wong, the first Asian American on U.S. currency?
By Bryan Pietsch of the Washington Post

Wong is regarded as Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star. The third-generation American’s career took off at a time of widespread anti-Asian xenophobia, with the Chinese Exclusion Act still in effect. She gained fame for her roles in silent films like “The Toll of the Sea” (1922) — one of the first Technicolor movies — and “The Thief of Bagdad” (1924).

 

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Resources

Anti-Racism Resources

This guide is intended to provide resources for learning to combat structural racism and white supremacy, both internally and in your community.

Black History Month Poster

Febrary is Black History month.  Download this poster and share with others.

 

Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program

To help first-generation, low-income, and minority students access and complete college, The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae®, has again partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to offer scholarships through its Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program.                                                                                                         

Who is eligible and how to apply: 
          • The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree, professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply NOW through Feb. 28 at www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the dream.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

          • The Completing the Dream Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (185) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 each to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill. Students can apply NOW for the Completing the Dream Scholarship at www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream.                                                                                                                                            

For official scholarship rules, visit www.salliemae.com/about/scholarship-opportunities. No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited.

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