In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. Explore Smithsonian events happening online and in-person and find resources, podcasts, and collection items to learn more about AANHPI contributions.

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 ...

Apr 5, 2022 · Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the...

May 1, 2024 · Asian American and Pacific Islander or Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is not just about showcasing festive fare like food and fashion, but hard subjects like grief and social justice. The rise of anti-Asian hate during the pandemic only heightened that effort.

Jan 24, 2025 · The origin of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month dates back to the 95th Congress (1977-1978), when five joint resolutions were introduced proposing that a week in May be designated to commemorate the accomplishments of Asian/Pacific Americans.

May 2, 2022 · May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and...

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

May 18, 2020 · With the arrival of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the National Museum of American History is proud to recognize the diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and their important contributions.

Jun 11, 2024 · May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the Asian and Pacific Islander experience, and it highlights these resources online, in …

May 4, 2023 · Every May during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and our partners share those histories and the continuing culture thriving in parks and communities today.