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“I have two passions in my life. One is to raise the awareness of the internment of Japanese-American citizens. My other passion is the theater.”

Quote by George Takei

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George Takei, born on April 20, 1937, is a renowned American actor. He is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the television series 'Star Trek'. Beyond his acting career, Takei is an active social activist, advocating for equality and against discrimination, particularly for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. more

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