More than 150 people gathered at Bellevue City Hall on Friday evening to celebrate the opening of the city’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Art Exhibit.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
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.
Communities up and down the Sound prepare to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
“We can certainly feel that there is a level of concern and anxiety currently within the community,” the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)’s Damien Craig said of the area’s Japanese American community’s feelings regarding the anti-immigrant rhetoric at the federal level, as they prepare for AAPI Heritage Month.
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.”
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.
Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with JPMorgan Chase’s Rocky Fong
In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we sat down with Rocky Fong, Community Manager at Chase, to discuss what this moment means to him, the advice that’s helped him advance in his career, and what he’s hoping to achieve in 2024.
Iam Tongi wows D.C. crowd at AAPI Heritage Month reception
American Idol winner Iam Tongi performed in Washington, D.C. on Monday at a reception marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.