Philanthropy doesn’t always flow from the top down, sometimes it flows from the grassroots up. This video highlights the influence of Regina Lee’s upbringing as an Asian American Immigrant and how growing up in Chinatown, NY during the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s shaped her philanthropy. Interested in learning more? Dive deeper into Regina Lee's story through our Stories of Resilience series: https://americanhistory.si.edu/topics/philanthropy/pages/stories-resilience For more information on the Philanthropy Initiative, visit: https://americanhistory.si.edu/topics/philanthropy To view other Philanthropy Initiative videos, visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZxSSLX6InCQl0mjMfeFNDXHRR150CldH