The path they chose was not what they had expected and much harder than they had imagined.

Daughter of the Dragon (1931).had become an international star and fashion icon.

Anna May Wong captivated audiences all over the world in the 1920s and ‘30s.the Chinese American Museum pays tribute to the life and legend of the groundbreaking actor who battled stereotyping and prejudice to lead the way for future Asian Americans in pursuit of the Hollywood dream.Jewelry worn by Anna May Wong in this photo is part of the exhibition.

she was hailed as the worlds best-dressed woman.where she starred in several notable plays and films.

Her grandparents arrived in California at the end of the 19th century prior to the enactment of laws that restricted immigration from China to the U.

On display are artifacts and memorabilia on loan from Wongs descendant and namesake.when the family relocated to the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles.

and as their treasurer from 2019 to the present.Despite the membership aging in place (average age is 86-87) and attrition taking its toll.

and Japanese folk under Matsutoyo KaiShawn Schroeder on shakuhachi snd Yuki Yasuda on koto.