Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month History

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month History By Lauren Lents, May 17, 2022

To best celebrate and honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander community (AAPI), it is important to understand the origins of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read more »

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month History

Published on May 16, 2022

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a celebration of the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It began in the late 1970s when Representative Frank Horton and Senator Daniel Inouye introduced resolutions to dedicate a week in May to honor the AAPI community. The resolutions did not pass, but Horton introduced another resolution the following year that was passed and annually recognized by the president. In 1990, Congress expanded the recognition to a month-long celebration, and in 1992, it was officially designated as a month by the George H.W. Bush administration. Today, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is widely celebrated in schools, businesses, and throughout pop culture. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the cultures and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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