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Historic Change: Anna May Wong

A Woman of Many Firsts

2023-05-11 19:00:00 2023-05-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Historic Change: Anna May Wong Anna May Wong is considered to be the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood during the 1920s and 30s, is the first Asian American to ever be portrayed on U.S. currency, as of Oct. 24, 2022. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

Thursday, May 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-11 19:00:00 2023-05-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Historic Change: Anna May Wong Anna May Wong is considered to be the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood during the 1920s and 30s, is the first Asian American to ever be portrayed on U.S. currency, as of Oct. 24, 2022. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

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Anna May Wong is considered to be the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood during the 1920s and 30s, is the first Asian American to ever be portrayed on U.S. currency, as of Oct. 24, 2022.

* Use this link to join our virtual program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85069388193

In January 2022, the United States Mint’s American Women Quarters Program began producing coins that featured the portraits of significant women in U.S. history. This production of quarters is a four-year celebration that will include the faces of twenty different women by 2025.  Wong and the other nominees were selected in 2021 by the public. Through a web portal established by the National Women’s History Museum, participants were allowed to submit recommendations that they felt were deserving of the honor. 

Anna May Wong was a woman of many firsts; from being the first Asian American actress of international fame to becoming the first Asian American to be depicted on U.S. currency, Wong continues to be a trailblazer.

Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a presentation on the life, career, and legacy of Anna May Wong. The program will include a multimedia presentation of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. 

At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here:
https://www.projectoutcome.org/responses/67513

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | History | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | #Asian Pacific Islander Month |

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