Corky Lee

Corky Lee is a self-taught photographer, and the “undisputed unofficial Asian American Photographer Laureate.” The ubiquitous Corky has covered the day-to-day lives of Asian Pacific Americans, and he’s been there to capture some historical moments in American history.

For over 30 years, Corky has used his camera to ensure that the faces of Asian Pacific Americans and their experiences be included in American history. His mission has been to document the incredibly diverse Asian American communities ignored by mainstream media. In an interview in AsianWeek Corky commented, “I’d like to think that every time I take my camera out of my bag, it’s like drawing a sword to combat indifference, injustice and discrimination, trying to get rid of stereotypes.”

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