In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, this show highlights several influential Asian American and Pacific Islander figures who have made lasting impacts across activism, politics, arts, and science. Tune in to celebrate the resilience, innovation, and cultural richness of the AAPI community throughout history and today.
Jeremy Lin, Jonny Kim, Bruno Mars
Jeremy Lin, Jonny Kim, and Bruno Mars have each made groundbreaking contributions to this world, representing the AAPI community on a global stage. Tune in to hear their achievements and how they continue to inspire future generations by breaking stereotypes and showing the power of diversity in every field.
Music Credit: “Sunny Morning (Instrumental)” on WeVideo, https://www.wevideo.com/
Suni Lee
In this episode, Lavi Avigad (’26) and Abhay Girish (’26) trace the journey of Suni Lee, the first Hmong-American Olympian and a breakout star of the Tokyo 2020 Games. From a homemade balance beam in Minnesota to NCAA stardom and a triumphant return at Paris 2024, Suni’s story is one of resilience, cultural pride, and historic achievement.
Music Credit: “Dreamcatcher” on the Free Music Archive, https://www.purple-planet.com
Dwayne Johnson
In this episode, Pareena Gupta (’27) and Leona Jew (’27) spotlight Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. They explore his Samoan roots, rise from football to wrestling to Hollywood fame, and how his presence has contributed to AAPI representation in media.
Music Credit: “Retro Funk Groove” on iMovie, https://imovie-app.com/
Anna May Wong
In this episode, Emma Luey (’27) and Amber Wong (’27) spotlight Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood. Despite the barriers, Anna May Wong broke ground for Asian American representation in film and left a lasting legacy as a trailblazer in Hollywood.
Music Credit: “Hawaiian Cocktail Nights” on the Free Music Archive, https://www.purple-planet.com
Bruce Lee
In this episode, Lavi Avigad (’26) and Caleb Hong (’25) spotlight Bruce Lee, a legendary martial artist and actor, but also a cultural bridge-builder. They trace his journey from Hong Kong to Hollywood, highlighting how he broke racial barriers and inspired audiences across the globe.
Music Credit: “Chill Factor” on the Free Music Archive, https://www.purple-planet.com
