Emma Gee
Chinese American activist and writer
Emma Gee was a Chinese-American activist. She was one of the founders of the Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA). The AAPA was the first organization that used the term “Asian American” to describe themselves.[1] Gee was also the editor of “Counterpoint: Perspectives on Asian America”, a collection of essays and thinking about and exploring Asian Americans’ experiences. [2] [3] [4]
References
change- ↑ "Asian American Political Alliance 1968". aam1968.blogspot.com. 15 Jan 2008. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ↑ "Counterpoint: Perspectives on Asian America (1976)". UCLA Center Press. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ↑ Kambhampaty, Anna Purna (22 May 2020). "In 1968, These Activists Coined the Term 'Asian American'—And Helped Shape Decades of Advocacy". Time. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ↑ "UCLA Asian American Studies Center Celebrates Ichioka/Gee Endowment". The Rafu Shimpo. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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