He says the Asian American community has evolved enough as an identity to support a permanent gallery dedicated to their shared experience in America. The 4,500-square-foot (418-square-meter) Molina Family Latino Gallery is scheduled to open in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in 2021. The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center is conscious of showing not just how Asians came to America, but how they have shaped American history. The 2018 Hollywood film was the first in 25 years to feature an all Asian and Asian American cast. "In doing so, we also shared our heritage and gave a voice to the Asian American immigrants in this country."

Source: ABC News May 18, 2019 15:45 UTC