AANHPI Heritage Month

5/11/2023 11:43 am

Celebrating AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month

West Mercer Library AANHPI Heritage Month Display

May is AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month.  During this month, we celebrate the diverse cultures, achievements, contributions, and history of our AANHPI communities as noted in the Presidential Proclamation here. 

“Brave immigrants who, motivated by the promise of possibilities, picked up their lives and found new homes here; of native peoples who have stewarded these lands since time immemorial; and of community leaders shaping a brighter future for us all.”

Here are some ways you can recognize AANHPI Heritage Month:

• Read suggested books here and story time read-alouds here.
• Check out these fun suggested AANHPI Heritage Month activities for kids here.
• Visit the Wing Luke Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum.
• Visit and learn more about Seattle’s Chinatown International District (which includes Little Saigon and Japantown) here.

Did you know?  AANHPIs are represented in every level of government, including Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Vice President of Asian descent; and Dr. Arati Prabhakar, who is the first Asian American to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.  From groundbreaking film performances to achievements in business, sports, and civil rights, AANHPIs have made significant contributions in the US.

Read more about May Recognitions and Celebrations from Superintendent Fred Rundle here.