Question 1

When was Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month established?

Accepted Answer

On May 1, 2009, President Obama signed Proclamation 8369, recognizing the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  The month was re-named by President Biden on April 30, 2021 by Proclamation 1089 to Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Question 2

What culture groups are included in Asian American,Native Hawaiian,Pacific Islander Heritage?

Accepted Answer

East Asia: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Okinawan, Taiwanese, Tibetan.  Hawai'i and Pacific Islands: Carolinian, Chamorro, Chuukese, Fijian, Guamanian, Hawaiian, Kosraean, Marshallese, Native Hawaiian, Niuean, Palauan, Papua New Guinean, Pohnpeian, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, Yapese.

Question 3

How many countries comprise Asia and the Pacific Islands?

Accepted Answer

13 individual countries make up Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Question 4

Why was the month of May designated as Asian American Heritage Month?

Accepted Answer

May marks two important milestones in Asian American history. May 7, 1843, marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S.  And May 10, 1869, recognizes the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S., which had a significant impact to American commerce.

AANHPI Heritage : Race, Equality, and a Personal Journey

Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

Disability Equality & Awareness Training #1

DLA Practitioners Group Meeting - 13 June - Equality Act updates

Equality and Diversity (Care Staff)

HR Complete Training: Equality and Diversity Masterclass

Disability Equality & Awareness Training #3

Disability Equality & Awareness Training #2

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Blue Horizon - Sailing, Sustainability and Equality

Promoting equality in employment for people with disabilities

MSI: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training

AANHPI Heritage : Race, Equality, and a Personal Journey

Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

Events you might like

Disability Equality & Awareness Training #1Disability Equality & Awareness Training #1

DLA Practitioners Group Meeting - 13 June - Equality Act updatesDLA Practitioners Group Meeting - 13 June - Equality Act updates

Equality and Diversity (Care Staff)Equality and Diversity (Care Staff)

HR Complete Training: Equality and Diversity MasterclassHR Complete Training: Equality and Diversity Masterclass

Disability Equality & Awareness Training #3Disability Equality & Awareness Training #3

Disability Equality & Awareness Training #2Disability Equality & Awareness Training #2

Equality Diversity and InclusionEquality Diversity and Inclusion

Blue Horizon - Sailing, Sustainability and EqualityBlue Horizon - Sailing, Sustainability and Equality

Promoting equality in employment for people with disabilitiesPromoting equality in employment for people with disabilities

MSI: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) trainingMSI: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training