May is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) National Heritage Month. To celebrate their contributions to Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office organized “AAPI Historical Journey,” A lunch-and-learn session to explore the historical journey and to honor the individuals who have contributed to the culture of Oklahoma.
It will take place at the Oklahoma History Center on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
♦The event will start with a book signing by Amy M. Le, the award-winning author of the Snow trilogy and founder of Quill Hawk Publishing. This Asian American company helps writers publish their books while amplifying diverse voices through storytelling.
♦ Ban Nguyen is the keynote luncheon speaker. He is of Vietnamese heritage, an operating partner of Jimmy’s Egg and Riviere Modern Bánh Mì restaurants, and a founding OHS Multicultural Office Board incorporator.
♦ Ba Luong (Chinese/Vietnamese), Larry Li (Taiwanese/Chinese), Dr. Murali Krishna (India), and Denise Duong (Vietnamese American) will be honored at the event for their contributions to the AAPI community in Oklahoma. Dr. Chin Do Kham (Myanmar) will be honored posthumously.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Attendees can pre-purchase a lunch box prepared by Riviere Modern Banh Mi when registering for the conference. Lunch orders must be placed on or before Thursday, May 9, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. The options include gourmet K*Pop Bánh Mì, Miss Saigon Bánh Mì, Chicken Fried Rice, or Marinated Shredded Jackfruit Lettuce Wraps (vegetarian option).
For additional questions, you may call Oklahoma Historical Society’s Multicultural Officer - Saidy H. Orellana, at (405) 522-5204, email saidy.orellana@history.ok.gov, or visit www.okhistory.org
