Rose Lan Pak | |
|---|---|
| 白蘭 | |
 Rose Pak in 1999 | |
| Born | November 25, 1947 |
| Died | September 18, 2016 (aged 68) San Francisco, California |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, political activist |
| Years active | 1972–2016 |
Rose Lan Pak (simplified Chinese: 白兰; traditional Chinese: 白蘭; pinyin: Bái Lán; Jyutping: Baak6 Laan4)[1] was a political activist in San Francisco, California, noted for her influence on city politics and power in the Chinatown community.[2][3] Pak served as a consultant for the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce and organizer of the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco.[2]
Although Pak never held an elective political office, she was known as an outspoken, controversial but well-connected "gatekeeper" figure who supported politicians by raising funds and connecting them with the city's growing Asian American community.[4] Her political ties to the Chinese government attracted scrutiny.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:2was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Wildermuth, John (September 19, 2010). "Chinatown's Champion". SFGate.com. Hearst Newspapers. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ Eskenazi, Joe (August 20, 2015). "A gravely ill Rose Pak on life, death, and her greatest regret (the mayor)". SFGate. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ Wildermuth, John. "Rose Pak, SF political powerhouse, dies". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved September 19, 2016.