and Chloé Zhao, and the K-pop group Blackpink are among the list of politicians, entrepreneurs, athletes and entertainers honored.
The nonprofit, which seeks to elevate Asian voices and their cultural impact on society, is working to reshape public opinion through affirming media portrayals.
Bing Chen, president and co-founder of Gold House said, “Our leaders can no longer just be great — they must be good.
Simu Liu, star of the upcoming “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and an impact list honoree, said, “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by my community.
He added, “I want an Asian American movie to break a billion dollars at the global box office.
From the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Internment of Japanese Americans to the Rock Springs massacre and the murder of Vincent Chin, important moments in Asian American history have been completely ignored in classroom curriculums and as a result many Americans simply don’t know about all of the injustices we have faced.
Cynthia Choi – Manjusha Kulkarni Dr.
– Grammy Award-winning Artist, Oscar winner.
Sonia Syngal – CEO, Gap Inc.