Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates all people with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries and their valuable contributions to our society and culture. The participation and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the sport of figure skating have propelled the United States into the national and international spotlight.
Lawmakers chose to celebrate AAPI month in May since it has historical significance to the AAPI community in regard to their earliest immigrants’ history. May is seen by some as a commemoration of the immigration of the first Japanese people to the United States as well as the completion of the transcontinental railroad built by Chinese laborers.
Resources
What is AAPI Month?
How to Recognize and Celebrate AAPI Month
- Help stop violence against AAPI communities
- Virtually tour an Asian art museum
- Listen to a podcast
- Read a book by AAPI authors
- Cook an Asian or Pacific Island recipe
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