US EditionCity of Killeen to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
- Each May, the United States honors the achievements and cultural impact of individuals with Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds through a dedicated month of recognition.
- The month originated in 1979 as a weeklong celebration under President Jimmy Carter, tied to key historic dates in May.
- This observance highlights the diversity of AAPI communities from nearly 50 countries speaking over 100 languages and their ongoing challenges.
- This year's theme, "A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience," encourages amplifying AAPI voices beyond May and resisting anti-Asian hate.
- Honoring AAPI Heritage Month promotes awareness of history, culture, and resilience while fostering solidarity and future empowerment for these communities.
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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
For years, my bio has read, “Born in Korea, educated in Canada, now teaching in the U.S.” It’s a short sentence that carries the weight of migration, identity and transformation. I’ve used it to communicate that I am Korean and an immigrant, first to Canada and then to the United States. But behind that line lies a deeper story of pain, struggle, resilience and hope. In 1975, when I was just five years old, my family immigrated to Canada. The ra…
Culture Crush, May 7
Point Reyes Indigenous Art Gallery Route One invites art and culture lovers out to West Marin to experience Maakon/Yowa: Grounded in Coast Miwok, a vibrant art exhibition featuring a collection of contemporary works by 13 Indigenous Californian artists. Curated by Meyokeeskow Marrufo, the show centers on the theme of land and showcases the various artists’ paintings, basketry, regalia and more. The celebration continues with the Maakon Yowa Art …
Celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Highlander
May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which is dedicated to celebrating and learning about AAPI cultures, history and achievements. On campus, celebrations for this month are hosted through several events and programs with the Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP). APSP also provides resources and support to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities […]
Taste the flavors of the Pacific at the AAPI Cultural Celebration in beautiful Bonnet Springs Park
The 2nd Annual AAPI Cultural Celebration in Bonnet Springs Park is set to bring an incredible, diverse, and supremely flavorful celebration of Asian and Pacific culture to the area. The […] The post Taste the flavors of the Pacific at the AAPI Cultural Celebration in beautiful Bonnet Springs Park appeared first on That's So Tampa.
Celebrating AAPI Month 2025
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the TBF staff is spotlighting some of their favorite reads featured at the 2024 Texas Book Festival written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors. Take a look and add one to your TBR list. “In this dazzling debut, we encounter love and heartbreak across time and place, including post-socialist rural China and New York’s COVID pandemic-stricken Chinatown. With stunning illustrative lang…
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