Women have been successfully directing films since the earliest days of cinema.
Asian American Lives
We honor and remember Americans of Asian heritage who have made history in their communities and across the nation.
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Eight people were killed in a series of shootings.
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On January 28, 1986, Americans watched the launch of Space Shuttle Challenger.
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A visionary entrepreneur, a country doctor, a NASCAR champion, an underwater explorer, and more.
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Hsieh built the online shoe retailer into a billion-dollar business.
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News Obituaries
Cecilia Chiang (1920–2020), restaurateur who brought authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S.
Chiang brought the spice and sizzle of traditional Mandarin cooking to the U.S.
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American women nationwide gained the right to vote in 1920. See photos of what that looked like.
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Wong-Staal led the first team to clone HIV, a breakthrough that paved the way for HIV tests and the drug cocktails that allow people to live with HIV/AIDS.
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Imahara was an electrical engineer and roboticist who was best known for hosting “MythBusters” and “White Rabbit Project.”
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News Obituaries
Lillian Kimura (1929–2020), first female president of the Japanese American Citizens League
Kimura was a civil rights leader who fought for reparations for Japanese Americans interned during World War II.