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Helen Zia (born 1952) is a Chinese American journalist and activist for Asian American and LGBTQ rights. After Vincent Chin's murder, Zia helped found American Citizens for Justice, which successfully lobbied for a federal trial. She is considered a key figure in the Asian American movement.
- Journalist, activist
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May 24, 2023 · Helen Zia, right, is keynote speaker at the Center for Asian Pacific American Women conference in Oakland. Zia has waged a decades-long campaign against anti-Asian violence and also works to...
- anh.do@latimes.com
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- Community Engagement Editor
- Anh Do
Aug 27, 2020 · Helen Zia is one of the Women of the Century who fought for civil rights and justice for Vincent Chin, a Chinese American man killed by white supremacists in 1982. She also wrote a book about the exodus of Chinese refugees after the Communist takeover of China.
Jun 9, 2022 · Learn how Helen Zia, a Chinese American author and activist, became a leading voice of the Asian American movement after the 1982 hate crime against Vincent Chin. Explore the history and challenges of the movement and the anti-Asian racism that persists today.
- Kaitlin Smith
Helen Zia is the Executor of the Estate of Vincent Chin and a key figure in the civil rights movement for Asian Americans. She has written books, articles, and op-eds on Asian American history, culture, and issues, and has appeared in documentaries and media outlets.
May 24, 2023 · Helen Zia, right, is keynote speaker at the Center for Asian Pacific American Women conference in Oakland. Zia has waged a decades-long campaign against anti-Asian violence and also works to...
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Jun 1, 2023 · Helen Zia, 70, is an activist and author who is a trailblazer among those who care about Asian-American issues and civil rights. Photo: SCMP. World United States & Canada. ‘I’m an example of...
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