Immigration history
Called "the Ellis Island of the West," Angel Island welcomed immigrants from Asia from 1910 to 1940 near this major U.S. city, which also had the nation's first Chinatown.
What is San Francisco?
This Chinese American's novel "Little Fires Everywhere" was adapted into a TV mini-series that ran on the streaming video service Hulu.
Who is Celeste Ng?
Seattle voters voted overwhelmingly to elect as governor Gary Locke, who is the first governor in our nation's history to trace heritage back to this Asian nation.
What is China?
(Locke was born in Seattle but did not speak English until he was five years old. He lived at Yesler Terrace housing as a child, graduated from Franklin High School then Yale University, and served as governor from 1997-2005.)
This part-Filipino singer was born and raised in Hawaii and became a household name with hits like "Uptown Funk," "Just the Way You Are," and "Grenade."
Who is Bruno Mars?
Dragon Ball Z, the legendary anime series in which Goku defends the Earth against aliens, androids, and magical creatures, originally appeared on TV in the United States on this network, which has also featured mega-hits like Adventure Time and Steven Universe.
What is Cartoon Network?
The first Asian immigrants to the land we now call the United States came in 1587 to the west coast from this island nation. It must have been difficult for them, since the Native American people living there didn't speak Tagalog.
What is the Philippines?
Thi Bui's graphic novel "The Best We Could Do" chronicles her family's escape from this country during a time of violence and turmoil.
What is Vietnam?
Named for the city's first Asian American city council member, this museum in Seattle's International District tells stories of the culture, art, and history of Asian Pacific Americans.
What is the Wing Luke museum?
This Samoan actor was the voice of legendary demigod Maui in the Disney film "Moana."
Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
Naruto, the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, includes frequent cultural references to this ancient Chinese religion whose basic tenets are associated with the teachings of one philosopher.
What is Confucianism?
The United States experienced a wave of immigration in the late 1970s from this country, when refugees known as "boat people" fled the communist government that had defeated the USA in a war.
What is Vietnam?
In this Jenny Han novel, whenever protagonist Lara Jean has a crush on a boy, she writes him a letter but doesn't send it. Her life is turned upside down when the letters accidentally get mailed.
What is "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"?
This legendary actor and martial arts master studied philosophy at the University of Washington before starring in iconic films like "Enter the Dragon" and "Fist of Fury."
Who is Bruce Lee?
Chinese American Maya Lin became a world renowned artist in 1981 when she was tapped to design a public memorial honoring soldiers who died in this war.
What is the Vietnam War?
(Lin was just 21 years old and still an undergraduate student at Yale when her design was selected over 1,400 other submissions.)
With over 480 million copies sold in 43 countries, this is the name of the best selling manga series in history. It's also the name of a type of swimsuit, or what a stingy baker might give you if they're feeling generous.
What is One Piece?
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month is celebrated in May in part to commemorate the anniversary of the driving of "the golden spike," which completed this project that required the labor of thousands of Chinese American immigrants.
What is the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
(The golden spike connecting the two sides of the railroad was driven on May 7, 1843.)
Kevin Kwan authored this novel, which was later made into a blockbuster Hollywood movie starring Constance Wu as Rachel Chu, a college professor who travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.
What is Crazy Rich Asians?
Japanese American teacher and activist Aki Kurose's life was interrupted when she and her family were forced into an internment camp as the United States entered this war.
What is World War II?
(A middle school in Seattle is now named in honor of Aki Kurose's contributions to our city.)
Chinese American NBA star Jeremy Lin's extraordinary play during the 2011-12 season inspired this famous nickname.
What is Linsanity?
"Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood" is the favorite anime of this Korean American school teacher, who also advises his school's Anime Club.
Who is Matthew Palmer?
In 1843, a 14-year-old fisherman named Manjiro became the first official Asian American immigrant when he was rescued by a US Navy captain 300 miles off the coast of this country.
What is Japan?
Amy Tan's classic novel "The Joy Luck Club" tells the story of four immigrant women who meet up over dim sum and play mahjong, cultural activities that originated in this country.
What is China?
The 12th Avenue South Bridge connecting the International District and Beacon Hill (two of Seattle's historically Asian American neighborhoods) was renamed in 1946 to honor Dr. Jose Rizal, a hero from this Pacific Island nation.
What is the Philippines?
(Dr. Rizal wrote two scathing novels criticizing Spanish rule over the Philippines, and was eventually executed by the Spanish.)
This actor has earned stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame for both his martial arts brilliance and comedic genius, as displayed in the "Rush Hour" movie franchise.
Who is Jackie Chan?
One critic called this iconic sci-fi anime series, which is set in the year 2071 and follows the lives of a bounty hunter crew traveling in their spaceship, a "genre-bursting space western."
What is Cowboy Bebop?