Identity Exploration

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

HPU's Libraries & the JEDI Committee celebrate and honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated each May in the United States to recognize and honor the contributions, history, and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The observance originated in 1978 and was officially designated as a month-long celebration in 1992. AAPI Heritage Month highlights the diverse traditions, achievements, and experiences of these communities, while also acknowledging the challenges they have faced throughout American history.

Become Acquainted with Asian American & Pacific Islander History

Do some background learning

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  USA.government official page on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, with exhibits and collections, audio and video, and more.
• The History of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  Background historical information from Arlington Public Schools. 
• Key Facts about Asian Americans, a Diverse and Growing Population
  Statistics documenting the diversity of the Asian American population, from the Pew Research Center. 

AAPI Videos

Voices of AAPI Communities: AAPI Views on Trump Day 1 Policy Priorities

Are you "AAPI" or "Asian American?"

Explore Perspectives & Ideas

Find Community

• Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month
• AAPI Civic Engagement Fund
  The AAPI Civic Engagement Fund fosters a culture of civic participation within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
• National Association of Asian American Professionals - Hawaii Chapter
  The NAAAP is a growing organization of Asian American professionals, offering professional development, networking, and community service opportunities at the local and national levels.
• The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
  The NAPAWF uses a reproductive justice framework to amplify the voices of AAPI women and girls in order to positively impact policy.

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