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Representative Patsy Mink declares the formation of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in 1994. Asian/Pacific American (APA) or Asian/Pacific Islander (API) or Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) or Asian American and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) is a term sometimes used in the United States when including both Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (as of 2021, officially changed from Asian American Pacific Islander Month) [1] is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
This is a list of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans in the U.S. Congress.. Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The term refers to a panethnic group that includes diverse populations with ancestral origins in East Asia, South Asia or Southeast Asia, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge the historic achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to highlight ...
The awards show honors the entertainment industry’s Asian Pacific Islander community, putting the spotlight on AAPI excellence and representation in Hollywood, the arts and culture.
Each May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrates the culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans. Everything you need to know about ...
Ann Curry – anchor and correspondent for NBC News and The Today Show; Veronica De La Cruz – CNN News anchor; Cynthia Gouw – award-winning television and radio reporter/anchor; Sanjay Gupta – CNN senior medical correspondent; Joseph Heco (1837–1897) – fisherman, writer, first to publish a Japanese language newspaper; Ching He Huang ...
AAPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate AAPI people, study the historic barriers and violence they face in the United States and commit to further understanding, inclusion, and ...