/tags/anna-may-wong Anna May Wong en-US WLRN Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-19/anna-may-wong-will-become-the-first-asian-american-to-be-on-u-s-currency Dubbed Hollywood's first Asian American movie star, Wong championed the need for more representation and less stereotypical roles for Asian Americans on screen. She will be featured on new quarters. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-19/anna-may-wong-will-become-the-first-asian-american-to-be-on-u-s-currency Ashley Ahn /news/2021-10-08/maya-angelou-sally-ride-and-other-trailblazing-women-will-be-featured-on-u-s-coins For a limited time beginning next year, the U.S. Mint will issue quarters honoring women from history. The first batch celebrates icons in civil rights, politics, humanities and science. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:08:35 GMT /news/2021-10-08/maya-angelou-sally-ride-and-other-trailblazing-women-will-be-featured-on-u-s-coins Rachel Treisman