Anna May Wong One Of 5 Women To Grace U.S. Quarters

The video discusses the American Women Quarters Program, which honors five distinguished women each year. It highlights Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star, who faced racism and sexism in Hollywood. Despite these challenges, Wong became an international star and a vocal critic of Hollywood's stereotypes. Her legacy is celebrated, but issues like typecasting and whitewashing persist. The video also mentions other women being honored, such as Maya Angelou and Sally Ride.

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