Growing up, I thought I was white. It didn't occur to me I was Asian-American until I was studying abroad in Denmark and there was a little bit of prejudice.
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"Growing up, I thought I was white. It didn't occur to me I was Asian-American until I was studying abroad in Denmark and there was a little bit of prejudice." — Maya Lin
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Growing up, I thought I was white. It didn't occur to me I was Asian-American until I was studying abroad in Denmark and there was a little bit of prejudice. — Maya Lin
About Maya Lin
Maya Lin was a Architect from United States (1959–present).
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This quote is attributed to Maya Lin, a Architect from United States.
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Maya Lin lived from 1959 – present.