Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, but her career was limited by racism and discrimination.
Anderson .Paak
American singer, rapper and drummer Anderson .Paak is an award-winning musician who's adept in multiple musical genres, as demonstrated in songs like "Bubblin," "Lockdown" and "Leave the Door Open."
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.
Yao Ming
Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball player who became an international star as a center for the Houston Rockets of the NBA.
Gilbert Baker
Gilbert Baker is an artist and LGBTQ rights activist who created the rainbow flag.
Bowen Yang
Bowen Yang is a comedian, actor and podcaster who is the first Chinese-American cast member of 'Saturday Night Live.'
Constance Wu
Constance Wu is an American TV and film actress best known for her role as Jessica Huang on ABC's 'Fresh Off the Boat' and as the female lead in 'Crazy Rich Asians.'
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers and was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like 'Sleepy Hollow,' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.
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