Anna May Wong, Internationally Acclaimed Actress
She won international acclaim while confronting racist casting and stereotypes, using a screen career to challenge the narrow roles available to performers of color.
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Extraordinary women, overlooked stories, and a more complete history. Explore the lives, ideas, and achievements that changed the world.
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Chinese women in history.
Lin Siniang: Marshalling Spear and Sword
A young warrior’s leadership of women in battle placed martial skill in unexpected hands, leaving a story of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice that endured.
Qiu Jin, Chinese feminist & revolutionary martyr
She used poetry, journalism, and revolutionary organizing to demand education and freedom for women, risking her life to challenge the political and social order.