P J Hirabayashi
The founders of San Jose Taiko, Roy and PJ Hirabayashi have helped to create a new Asian-American art form by infusing the traditional rhythms of Japanese drumming with musical and cultural influences from around the world.
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Chan Moly Sam
In Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge terror of the 1970s devastated the institutions that supported dance drama. The tradition was uprooted as dancers and musicians who had survived the genocide fled to the United States. Three of these artists, determined to keep their heritage a living part of Cambodian life in the United States, formed the Apsara Ensemble.
Aayushi Khillan
Aayushi has made exceptional contributions to health education, youth empowerment and philanthropy. As the founder of Body Buddies, she has creatively engaged with communities worldwide.
Dr Ada Cheung
Associate Professor Ada Cheung is a renowned endocrinologist who is a global leader in transgender health.
Dr Chiaki Mukai
JAXA astronaut
Dr Kazue Togasaki
Dr. Kazue Togasaki was one of the first Japanese American women to become a doctor in the United States.
Jillian Tamaki
In collaboration with her cousin, Tamaki creates believable young female characters based on her own experiences and imagination and imbues her illustrations with a strong sense of place.
Cam Nguyen
Cam Nguyen has been a leading figure in ethnic community services in Australia for over thirty years.
Hongyi He
Hongyi He is a Chinese papercut artist recognized as a “master of folk arts and crafts” by UNESCO.
Ai Ogawa
American poet