| Name of AAPI Figure | Ellison Onizuka |
| What is the person’s Asian heritage or
ethnicity? | Japanese |
| Area of Influence | Astronaut |
| Date of birth or time period | 1978 |
| How did this individual make a
contribution to their field or to society/culture at large? | He was first asian American astronaut |
| Why did you choose this person? What about
their story speaks to you? | He decided to be an astronaut even though he did not
look like everyone else |
| How does this person inspire you? | He followed his dreams |
| What surprised you as you were learning
about this person? | He was first person from Hawaii to go in rocket |
| Resources to share if others want to learn
more (optional)–list websites, books, or other resources you used to learn
about the person | “Famous asian americans who inspire us” by Analiza Wolf |
| Submitted by | Amilia Gorishnyy |
| Age | 6 |
| City, State | Lexington MA |
