| Name of AAPI
Figure | Jeremy Lin |
| What is the person’s Asian heritage or
ethnicity? | Chinese (Taiwanese ethnicity) |
| Area of Influence | Athletic |
| Date of birth or time period | 23-Aug-88 |
| How did this individual make a
contribution to their field or to society/culture at large? | He was the first Asian American to play in the NBA and win the championship. |
| Why did you choose this person? What about
their story speaks to you? | Jeremy Lin is a great basketball player. He always kept on trying and never gave up. He has a close relationship with God. |
| Submitted by | Daniel Tang |
| Age | 8 |
| City, State | Weston MA |
