Translate this page: Self portrait of Corky Lee, 1995 Photograph of Corky Lee by Alex Chin, 1975 Photograph recreation of the first transcontinental railroad’s completion at Promontory Summit, Utah, taken by Corky Lee Photograph of protestors in support of Vincent Chin, taken by Corky Lee Photograph of the demonstration in 1975 against the brutal treatment…
Translate this page: Larry Itliong and Cesar Chavez were pivotal figures in the American labor movement, renowned for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of farmworkers. Larry Itliong, born in the Philippines in 1913, immigrated to the United States at the age of fifteen. He worked in various labor-intensive jobs across the country, gaining…
Translate this page: From the 1960s until her death in 2014, Yuri Kochiyama was a fierce advocate for civil rights, reparations for Japanese Americans, and anti-war efforts. Her activism was ignited by her own traumatic experiences during World War II when she and her family were detained in Japanese American internment camps. This personal history…
Translate this page: The 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed primarily of second-generation Japanese Americans (Nisei), holds a unique and distinguished place in U.S. military history. Activated during World War II, in response to the War Department’s call for volunteers, over 12,000 Nisei answered, despite the internment of their families back home. After assembling at Camp…
Translate this page: Herlinda Wong Chew, born on July 23, 1895, in Guadalajara, Mexico, was the daughter of Chinese businessman Carlos Wong and Mexican Aztec Native Fráncisca Vasquez. She was fluent in Spanish and Chinese, and learned English at a young age, despite societal sentiments against girls’ education at the time. In 1910, Herlinda’s family…
Last week, Amplify Asian was back at Sundance Film Festival hosting our annual networking events. We’re proud to have co-hosted two incredible events with organizations that have made a huge impact on the AAPI and Texas film communities. We enlisted the help of James Beard nominated and Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ joint Blood Bros…
Hey everyone, Exciting news is brewing at Amplify Asian as we embark on a creative journey with the launch of our inaugural 2024 AAPI Heroes Mural Campaign. This community-driven initiative aims to celebrate AAPI culture, history, and accomplishments through vibrant murals, painting the town with stories of resilience, activism, and triumph. We’re thrilled to share…
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