Google Doodle honours legendary American photographer Corky Lee. See who is he

Corky Lee is a legendary American photographer, whose contributions to society are being celebrated through today's Google doodle. This comes as the US Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is being celebrated.

Through photography, Lee captured the diversity of the Asian-Pacific American community. Let us get to know more about the life and brilliance of the American activist, photographer and journalist.

What did Corky Lee do?

Lee’s work was focused on celebrating the contributions and experiences of numerous Asian Americans. It showed the variation of the Asian Pacific American community.

Lee looked to challenge stereotypes, ensure social justice and promote greater visibility for Asian Americans. To honour him, May 5 was designated as ‘Corky Lee Day’ in 1988.

Family

Corky Lee was the second child of Lee Yin Chuck and Jung See Lee, and had an older sister and three younger brothers. His parents were immigrants from China. His father, who was a soldier in World War II, owned a laundry business. The mother of Lee worked as a seamstress.

Basic details

Lee was born on September 5, 1947 in Queens, New York City, USA. On January 27, 2021, the activist died in Queens, New York City, USA. His occupation was community organizer, journalist, activist and photographer.

Awards

Corky Lee won various awards like Photographer-Artist-in-Residence Award, Syracuse University (1993); Special Recognition Award, Asian American Journalists Association (1993); New York Press Association Award (2002); Artist-In-Residence, New York University's Asian/Pacific/American Studies Program & Institute (2002); Pioneer Award, Organization of Chinese Americans (2008); Susan Ahn Award for Civil Rights and Social Justice for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Asian American Journalists Association (2009) and UC Regents Lecturer, University of California, Los Angeles Asian American Studies Center and Department & Luskin School of Public Affairs Urban Planning Department (2014).

FAQs

Q1:When was Corky Lee born?
Lee was born on September 5, 1947.

Q2:Where did Corky Lee die?
Queens, New York City, USA