List of Asian-American firsts

Asian-Americans are an ethnic group in the United States, denoting Americans of Asian descent. The phrase Asian-American was coined by Yuji Ichioka in 1968 during the founding of the Asian American Political Alliance, and started to be used by the U.S. Census in 1980.
Firsts by Asian-Americans in various fields have historically marked footholds, often leading to more widespread cultural change. The shorthand phrase for them is "breaking the color barrier". One commonly cited example is that of Wataru Misaka, who became the first person of color, and the first Asian-American, to be a National Basketball Association player (in 1947.)
Arts and entertainment.
Literature (aside from the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes).
"See also: List of Asian American writers"
Judiciary and politics.
"See also: List of Asian American jurists"
Science and technology.
Aerospace and aviation.
"See also: List of Asian astronauts"