Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
AAPI Voices
Model Minority No More – Joanna Corpuz (art by her sister, @hellohaupia)
Our Story, Our Voice: The Resilience of Queer AAPI Youth – GLSEN
Bravespace – A compilation of original songs, sounds, and meditations created by Asian American women and non-binary artists and musicians. Arriving amidst a period of collective trauma and heightened xenophobic violence, Bravespace offers listeners a refuge for contemplation, grief, and growth. Image Credit: Bravespace, illustration by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
Resources
- US Gov. | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.
- PBS | Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Stories, Facts, History
- Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) | Celebrating AAPI LGBTQIA+ Leaders