AAPI Heritage Month
The recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month was inspired by Jeanie Jew, whose great-grandfather, M.Y. Lee, had contributed to the Transcontinental Railroad, along with many other Chinese immigrants. He went on to live through a period of strong anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S., which included the Chinese Massacre of 1871 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Through years of pushing in the political sphere, Jew played an instrumental role in the establishment of this commemorative month. The month of May was chosen to commemorate: 1) the first known Japanese immigrant arrivals to the U.S., and 2) the completion of the transcontinental railroad that many Chinese workers contributed greatly to, on May 10, 1869. Here are some ways to celebrate our heritage!
Tune in to some AAPI-hosted podcasts!
Stock up on your fave Asian snacks! Check out this box from Caroo.
Read up on AAPI-related history.
Try your hand at an Asian-inspired dish!
Help stop Asian hate by donating.
Check out the Google Art & Culture AAPI exhibit.
Check out our local recs for this month!
Attend a local community event hosted by an AAPI group.
