both nationally and internationally.

I learned that you could not be an actor and be gay.I got a visceral excitement out of that.

Takeis father even offered to help pay for his schooling.Takei made a conscious effort to mimic the other boys his age.Takei and his family found themselves penniless.

the US government implemented the now infamous Loyalty Questionnaire.He wanted to be listed among the greats like Marlon Brando.

and it shaped his decision to stay closeted for most of his life.

they were labeled as disloyal.an educator and activist known for her efforts to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday.

who served as the 52nd speaker of the House and has represented San Francisco in Congress for more than 36 years.Her other recent credits include the movies Crazy Rich Asians.

she recently became the first Asian to win the Academy Award for best actress.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.