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ULM recognizes May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
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The University of Louisiana Monroe recognizes the month of May as Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month. ULM celebrates the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders whose rich heritage has shaped the history of the United States.
Asian/Pacific is a broad term that encompasses all of the Asian continent, though focusing on East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands of Melanesia.
The commemorative month started as a week-long celebration when in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution between the House and the Senate proclaiming the seven day period beginning on May 4, 1979, as Asian/Pacific American Heritage
Each May for more than 40 years, America has paid tribute to the vast cultural contributions of its Asian and Pacific Islander citizens. Here are a few fascinating facts about how Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month came to be.
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the San Antonio Public Library
Free events happening all month long
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month events at the San Antonio Public Library (KSAT 2021)
SAN ANTONIO – May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate, check out the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) system. In addition to reading guides for children and adults, the Library system will be hosting events that are free and open to the public.
Asian Pacific Heritage month @ SAPL (KSAT 2021)
Keep scrolling to see a detailed list of resources & events happening or click here to see SAPL’s Asian Pacific American Heritage (APAHM) guide.