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Asian Pacific American Impact

As we commemorate Asian Pacific American heritage and honor their remarkable achievements, contributions, and challenges throughout history, we acknowledge the significant progress Asian Pacific Americans have made in our society. With this in consideration, Racine County is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of national, local, and individual Asian Americans who have made significant strides in advancing our community and society as a whole.

NATIONAL IMPACT

queen lili uokalani

Queen Lili'uokalani, born Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha, was the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She ascended to the throne in 1891 after the death of her brother, King Kalākaua. MORE
tape v hurley

In 1885, they sought to enroll their daughter, Mamie Tape, in the Spring Valley School in San Francisco. Despite living in the school district and meeting all requirements, the school board denied Mamie's enrollment on the basis of her race. MORE
dr harvey akio itano

Throughout his career, Dr. Itano focused on understanding the molecular basis of inherited blood disorders. His most notable contributions came in the 1940s and 1950s when he conducted research on sickle cell disease. MORE

COMMUNITY IMPACT

josh kaul

Josh Kaul is an American attorney and politician who served as the Attorney General of Wisconsin. He was born in 1981 to Peg Lautenschlager and Indian immigrant Raj Kaul. He graduated from Yale University and Standard Law School. Kaul worked as a federal prosecutor before entering politics. MORE
francesca hong

Francesca Hong is a chef, activist, and politician from Wisconsin. In 2020, she was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 76th district, which includes parts of Madison. Hong is known for her advocacy on issues such as workers' rights, racial justice, and environmental sustainability. MORE