Purpose
The U.S. celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month each May.
Pew Research Center
Establishing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
In 1992, Congress formally designated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by signing Public Law 102-450. This action expanded the earlier designation of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, with significant contributions from Chinese workers.
Current Articles
- A Spotlight on Asian American Culture Today - New York TimesA Spotlight on Asian American Culture Today was an evening celebrating the artistic brilliance of Asian Americans, the fastest growing demographic in the country. Held in collaboration with the Asian American Foundation, the event marked the culmination of The New York Times series focusing on the rising effect of the A.A.P.I. community on American culture.
Other Guides
Books
Asian Americans: Contemporary Trends and Issues by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781412905565Publication Date: 2005-07-14
Racial Ambiguity in Asian American Culture by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780813570709Publication Date: 2015-05-12
Becoming Asian American: Second-Generation Chinese and Korean American Identities by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780801868795Publication Date: 2002-05-24
