Corky Lee was a Chinese American photographer from New York City, dubbed by many as the “Undisputed Unofficial Asian American Photographer Laureate.” Not professionally trained in photography, Lee began taking photos of rallies and demonstrations in Chinatown, New York City in the 1970s after realizing there was a lack of historical documentation of Asian Americans. His photography, spanning decades, captured what otherwise would have been forgotten from American history. From the mundane everyday lives of Asian Americans to lively protests amidst the larger Asian American Movement, Lee was there to document the role of Asian Americans as part of the fabric of American society. Lee passed away from COVID in 2021, but his legacy and impact remains, sustained by his photography.