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Canadian actor who starred in the John Wick movies and The Matrix. He is well known for his kindness.
Who is Keanu Reeves?
American journalist worked as an anchor for NBC News, Dateline NBC, and the Today show. Her reporting on wars and natural disasters, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, was vital to the process of gathering information and bringing aid to the areas.
Who is Ann Curry?
Larry Itliong was a labor organizer an union leader who founded what coalition in 1956?
What is Filipino Farm Labor Union?
Point guard for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League known by the nickname "Linsanity"
Who is Jeremy Lin?
The first instant ramen brand
What is Chikin Ramen?
Medical Physician who gave up his practice in order to pursue acting.
Who is Ken Jeong?
She became a noted figure in Detroit's Black Power movement and was an Asian American labor organizer and writer. Her community activism stayed mainly in Detroit, but she has influenced many organizers wide and far. She founded Detroit Summer, which is a multicultural intergenerational youth program.
Who is Grace Lee Boggs?
Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to reach the top of Mt. Everest. She was also the first woman to climb the highest peak on every continent
Who is Junko Tabei?
Professional tennis player ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association and is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles.
Who is Naomi Osaka?
Filipino multinational chain of fast food restaurants
What is Jollibee?
Malaysian and British actor and TV travel host. His fame skyrocketed after staring as Nick Young in Crazy Rich Asians.
Who is Henry Golding?
The chairman and chief connectivity officer for IW group, which is a minority-owned marketing, communications and advertising agency that specializes on multicultural markets. He has helped spread awareness by working with well known brands such as American Airlines, Coca-Cola, General Motors, HBO, McDonald’s and Walmart. His efforts in supporting the AAPI community has been recognized by the White House.
Who is Bill Imada?
In 1898, this historic case determined that U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that children born in America to foreigners were U.S. citizens
What is United States v. Wong Kim Ark?
2x Olympic Gold medalist, 2x Olympic Silver medalist, and 4x Olympic Bronze medalist in Speed Skating
Who is Apolo Ohno?
A type of Vietnamese short baguette with thin, crisp crust and soft, airy texture inside that is often split lengthwise and filled with various savory ingredients
What is Bánh mì?
Canadian and American actress known for playing Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. She has received two Golden Globe Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2019, Time magazine named Oh one of the 100 most influential people in the world.[4]
What is Sandra Oh?
A Japanese American author and civil rights and anti-war activist. He was also one of the founders of Gay Liberation Front. He was an assistant of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was also the founder of the Critical Path Project Newsletter, which was one of the earliest and most comprehensive sources for HIV treatment information
Who is Kiyoshi Kuromiya?
Native Hawaiian musician, singer, activist and Native Hawaiian cultural expert who became heavily involved in the efforts to protect the island of Kaho’olawe from U.S. naval target practice bombings in 1975i.
Who is George Helm Jr?
Most Decorated Figure Skater in U.S. History
Who is Michelle Kwan?
This variant of sushi dish originated in Hawaii, when the U.S. military introduced canned meat
What is Spam Musubi?
First Asian woman to win an Oscar for lead actress.
Who is Michelle Yeoh?
This person was the founding member of Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is the producer of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993) and was recognized by Hawaiʻi Magazine as one of the most influential women in Hawaiian history
Who is Huanani-Kay Trask?
Lao community development worker and activist who spoke out against lucrative land sales that had been approved by the government but left rural citizens homeless and has been missing since 2012
What is Sombath Somphone?
The youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal when she won gold in the women's snowboard halfpipe at 17 years old.
Who is Chloe Kim?
A very popular Korean street food made with rice cake, korean red chilli pepper paste, and various other additions
What is Tteokbokki?