Google / Gold House A100 List
In 2023, searches for “Asian culture” reached a 10-year high in the U.S. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Google has partnered with Gold House – the leading Asian and Pacific Islander (API) changemaker community – to amplify their annual A100 List recognizing the most impactful APIs in culture over the last year. Our video celebrates these incredible honorees who have bridged generations, cultures and divides — and features a powerful poem performed by famed poet Rupi Kaur. #APAHM #A100 #GoldExcellence
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Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebration of Asian Americans: Prominent Individuals
- 18 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific IslandersCelebrate these famous Americans, including Bruce Lee, Dwayne Johnson, and Amy Tan, during AAPI Heritage Month.
- 22 Asian Americans Heroes Our Kids Need to Know AboutThroughout history, people of Asian descent have played important roles in the creation of American life and culture, lending their talents to significant developments in the arts, business, politics, science, and much more. Despite their myriad contributions, the stories of Asian Americans are often left untold. With more than 21 million Americans today who can trace their ancestry back to various parts of Asia, Asians will eventually be the largest immigrant group in the United States.
- Celebration of Asian Americans: Prominent IndividualsChronicles the lives and accomplishments of fourteen Asian Americans.
- The 130 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All TimePioneers who paved the way for all Asian Americans. This is a living list, to be adjusted as time reveals more inspiring Asian Americans or amplifies the impact of those listed.
- Notable Asians and Asian Americans on Belonging in the USAMindy Kaling, Bowen Yang, Senators Mazie Hirono and Tammy Duckworth, Margaret Cho and more talked to TODAY about visibility in America.
- 5 Asian Americans From History You Should KnowWhether as an actress or astronaut, these figures made a mark on U.S. history — even if many history books don’t show it.
- Thirteen Famous Asian and Pacific Islander ImmigrantsImmigrants from Asia and Pacific Islands are a diverse population of more than 130 ethnic groups from a geographic area that spans 16 million square miles. Their dreams and talents are as diverse as they are and, despite the challenges and discrimination they have faced, they have made extraordinary contributions to the United States.
Books
Distinguished Asian Americans by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780313289026Publication Date: 1999-12-30Asian Americans have made significant contributions to American society. This reference work celebrates the contributions of 166 distinguished Asian Americans. Most people profiled are not featured in any other biographical collection of noted Asian Americans. The Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Filipino Americans, Korean Americans, South Asian Americans (from India and Pakistan), and Southeast Asian Americans (from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam) profiled in this work represent more than 75 fields of endeavor. From historical figures to figure skater Michelle Kwan, this work features both prominent and less familiar individuals who have made significant contributions in their fields. A number of the contemporary subjects have given exclusive interviews for this work. All biographies have been written by experts in their ethnic fields. Those profiled range widely from distinguished scientists and Nobel Prize winners to sports stars, from actors to activists, from politicians to business leaders, from artists to literary luminaries. All are role models for young men and women, and many have overcome difficult odds to succeed. These colorfully written, substantive biographies detail their subjects' goals, struggles, and commitments to success and to their ethnic communities. More than 40 portraits accompany the biographies and each biography concludes with a list of suggested reading for further research. Appendices organizing the biographies by ethnic group and profession make searching easy. This is the most current biographical dictionary on Asian Americans and is ideal for student research.
