It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized annually across the nation.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in the Seattle area
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and the Seattle region is marking the occasion with an exciting array of cultural events, performances, and community celebrations that highlight the stories, art, and contributions of AAPI communities.
Survey: More Americans question Asian American loyalty, even as hate incidents remain high
As the country kicks off Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a new report from The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is shedding light on how Americans really see AAPI communities—and it’s not all good news.
Spokane Valley AAPI celebration
Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley will officially declare May 3 as Spokane Valley’s Asian Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Day.
‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei is determined to keep telling his Japanese American story
The incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, including children, labeled enemies during World War II is an historical experience that has traumatized, and galvanized, the Japanese American community over the decades.
AAPI news media strides and struggles
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) news media landscape in Washington state is facing challenges amidst its rich history of community storytelling and engagement, as revealed in a groundbreaking report titled “AAPI News Media: Origins and Futures.”
AAPI communities face high cancer mortality rates — Health expert offers lifestyle tips
The American Cancer Society released a first-of-its-kind Cancer Facts and Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander People, 2024-2026 this month, which finds that cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States nationally but ranks first in Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese individuals, with lung cancer being the leading cause of death in men of every Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander ethnic group.
Theater show spotlights the stories of those who are Asian American and Jewish
David Chiu’s mother comes from a long line of Lithuanian Jews; his father is an immigrant from Hong Kong.
Mam’s Bookstore event celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
Approximately two dozen people gathered at Mam’s Bookstore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on May 25 for an event aimed at uplifting the love, hope, and cultural pride within AAPI communities.
White House celebrates 25 years of increasing visibility for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
The White House commemorated 25 years of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) with a lively celebration on May 13.