Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, but her career was limited by racism and discrimination.
Anderson .Paak
American singer, rapper and drummer Anderson .Paak is an award-winning musician who's adept in multiple musical genres, as demonstrated in songs like "Bubblin," "Lockdown" and "Leave the Door Open."
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Gilbert Baker
Gilbert Baker is an artist and LGBTQ rights activist who created the rainbow flag.
Jeremy Lin
With a string of wins in early 2012, New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has become one of basketball's most famous players.
Chow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat was named "The Coolest Actor in the World," by the Los Angeles Times in 1995. He starred in the Chinese action film 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.'
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers and was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like 'Sleepy Hollow,' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.
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