Bruce Lee shifted the U.S. zeitgeist, and author Jeff Chang maps out "how Kung Fu became American" in his newest book.

The Young Adult version of his hip-hop history ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ was removed along with hundreds of other books by the ...

In spring 2024, Berkeley author and activist Jeff Chang had just completed the first draft of his Bruce Lee biography, "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America," when he called in ...

Before Bruce Lee became an international superstar known for creating his own style of martial arts and acting in movies alongside legends like hall-of-fame basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lee ...

The first step was easy. A book editor, impressed by Jeff Chang‘s acclaimed 2005 cultural history of hip-hop, “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” asked if he’d consider writing a book on Bruce Lee, the martial ...

Fifty years after his death, Lee’s brand endures – in movies, television, video games, fashion, and music. Editor’s Note: This week, we will be publishing excerpts from The Bruce Lee Code (Career ...

To create the career Lee envisioned for himself, the martial artist decided to start fresh in Hong Kong. It was a risky move — and handsomely paid off. Editor’s Note: This week, we will be publishing ...