Photograph of Corky Lee by Alex Chin, 1975
Corky Lee

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…

Larry Itliong with Cesar Chavez
Larry Itliong & Cesar Chavez

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…

Yuri Kochiyama & Malcolm X

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…

442nd Regimental Combat Team

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…

Herlinda Wong Chew

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…

Amplify Asian at Sundance 2024

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…

SXSW 2022

Luna Club and Tea popup? Check. DJ? Check. Geek out on Jeff Yang with a book signing? (RISE: A Pop History of Asian American from the Nineties to Now) Check. Amplify Asian…