Remembering Corky Lee — the unofficial Asian American photographer laureate

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Corky Lee (1947-2021)

Dr. Connie So shares her remembrance of the unofficial “Asian American photographer laureate,” Corky Lee, who passed away from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 73. For over 50 years, Corky dedicated himself to capturing the social and political lives of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) on camera.

Read the full story in Northwest Asian Weekly.

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