Daniel Akaka, the first U.S. senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry, served in both the House and Senate.
Chinese Americans
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The former civil rights attorney became Mayor of San Francisco in 2011.
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These women may not have marble monuments marking their accomplishments, but wow: They got stuff done.
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The Shanghai-born supermodel who broke barriers in the fashion industry.
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In Legacy.com’s Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes preserve our life stories and connect us to those we’ve lost. Chef Ming Tsai is the host …
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On the anniversary of his death March 31, 1993, we’re remembering the tragically short life and career of Brandon Lee.
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Dr. William Wu’s amazing life story includes volunteering as a doctor during World War II, even though he was not allowed to become a U.S. citizen.
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How did Bruce Lee accomplish so much in such a short life? Perhaps it helped that he was born a Dragon.
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Anna May Wong was a movie actress at a time when the U.S. wasn’t quite ready for Chinese-American leading ladies.
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Bruce Lee was the most influential martial artist of the 20th century. In honor of his birthday, we present some of his most memorable scenes.