People Magazine Women Changing the World 2021
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Dedicated Article “Marisa Hamamoto is Shattering Stereotypes About Dancers: ‘We’re Changing the Narrative Around Disability’ “
Amidst the trauma from the rise of Asian hate crimes and processing years of discrimination as an Asian American, People named me “Women Changing the World 2021” for their International Women’s Day edition that went out on newsstands today Fri Mar 5. Past recipients include Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Sheryl Sandberg, and Brene Brown. This year, the list includes Vanessa Bryant, Amanda Gorman, Stacey Abrams, Camila Cabello, Sofia Vergara, Crystal Echo Hawk (a leading indigenous leader), Kimberly Ladd (a woman who has devoted her life to combatting the opioid crisis), and 4 doctors who were champions behind the Covid-19 vaccine: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Dr. Katalin Kariko, Dr. Kathrin Jansen, Dr. Lisa Jackson. I am beyond honored and grateful.
