The library is excited to announce a year-long exhibit of Asian and Pacific Islander textiles in the commons area. Two large cases contain items loaned by campus staff and faculty members, showcasing family heritage and cultural meaning. To go along with this exhibit, we've gathered books about API textiles for you to explore. Drop in to the library to take a closer look at these beautiful, historic, and meaningful items, and to page through books showcasing an enormous variety of patterns and techniques.
Curious to know what the poster says? Here you go:
Asian American and Pacific Islander culture is a culmination of ethnicities, languages, and identities that are different yet share a common experience in U.S. history. From South Asia to Hawaii, AAPI communities faced political challenges, economic hardships, and racial discrimination. Their historical struggles united folks to organize and advocate for representation and equality across the country. While milestones have been made in recent times, there is room for further growth. Rich in indigenous, immigrant, and refugee narratives, the AAPI historical experience has stories that are still waiting to be told.
This cultural textile display reflects the diversity of AAPI staff and faculty at Butte College as well as the larger AAPI community around the world. Textiles play a crucial role in showcasing a glimpse of AAPI culture and history. Different in art and style, yet connected in shared resilience, the textiles help provide a visual appreciation and understanding of the AAPI story.
--Alison Saechao, TRIO retention specialist
The library is very grateful to all the people who so generously loaned their items to us for the year! It's going to be a wonderful addition to the commons area.