and most did not know this about him.

senator remembered for his critical work on environmental protection and consumer safety.his wife Myrlie continued to seek justice and equality in his name.

the most decorated female swimmer in history.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.

and the first special presidential envoy for climate.She taught ESL to children at a nearby elementary school and modeling at Barbizon Modeling School.

she serves as a member at large on the board.Kawasaki began a new journey to fill the needs of the Nikkei widows and widowers of the South Bay.

president of the Nikkei Widows group (CENW).She led free glaucoma testing at both Little Tokyo Towers and Keiro Retirement Home in Boyle Heights.