Professor Lee’s Reflection at the Close of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

Black and white photo of Sam Lee outside the U.S. capitol shaking hands with Patsy T. Mink. Signed by Mink, to Lee.

UC Santa Barbara Public Affairs asked faculty, staff, and students to reflect on Asian and Pacific Islander American (AAPI) Heritage Month in May. Professor John W.I. Lee responded to the question “What AAPI people, past or present, have impacted, influenced, or inspired you?” with a story about his father.