May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate, we're excited to partner with Xuhua Zhan and the Asian American Art & Culture Initiative to bring you our latest podcast episode.
This episode explores the life of an extraordinary woman whose story isn't about being famous, but rather courage, kindness, and perseverance in the face of unfairness. Her name is Inez Lung.
Images courtesy of the Asian American Art & Culture Initiative
Inez Lung and the Power of Learning
Born in Texas at the turn of the century, Inez Lung was no stranger to hardship. She confronted discrimination at a young age when the Chinese Exclusion Act barred her and other Chinese children from attending public school. But Inez’s curiosity and love of learning helped her overcome life’s obstacles.
In the 1920s, she would be the first Chinese woman to attend the University of Texas. Driven by a passion to educate, she traveled to China to become a teacher. And, during World War II, she risked her life to stay with her students, even as bombs fell from the sky.
Today, her legacy lives on in the countless doctors, teachers, and community leaders she educated. Discover her incredible story on the podcast Anytime Now in our episode Inez Lung and the Power of Learning, written and researched by Xuhua Zhan.
Let’s Keep Learning!
Want to hear more untold stories? The Asian American Art & Culture Initiative is doing incredible work, uncovering the missing stories of Asian American figures in history. Learn more about it here.
If you're looking to dive into the history of Asia, check out our kids' magazine. It's the perfect way for young readers to explore the rich cultures of China, India, Japan, Mongolia, and Korea. Happy reading!
