Asian & Asian American Heritage
Recognizing the contributions and Asian & Asian Americans' influence on our nation's history, culture, and achievements.
Celebrating Asian & Asian American Heritage
May was chosen in recognition of the immigration of the first Japanese person to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the official completion of the transcontinental railroad — constructed in large part by Chinese immigrants — on May 10, 1869. Today, it is a month that recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history, culture, and achievements of this nation. Learn more about our nation's commitment to honoring the innumerable contributions, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Our theme for this month is disaggregating identity and building community brought together by our Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Network and allies in collaboration with the Equity and Justice Center of Excellence.
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage
We are honoring Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage in August! The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities are not a monolith. Each community is a diaspora of rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and beliefs. And in honor of our communities' wishes to recognize their contributions separate from Asian & Asian American heritage celebrations, we will be sharing resources and celebrating in August with our Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities.
Celebrate With Us
We're celebrating Asian American Heritage by providing resources, community event information, and more. Join us in the celebration with your family.
President and CEO's Message
Celebrating the Rich History of Asian and Asian American Culture
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is celebrating the history of our Asian and Asian American community by sharing moments and individuals who have shaped the Y Movement as we know it today.
Heritage Month Celebration
Armory Food & Event Hall
May 4, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hosted by the Seattle Center, Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration will take place on May 4: 11:00 am-6:00 pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
Community Conversation
American Like Us: Exploring the Asian American Identity Crisis
Listen to a rich discussion that explores the history of Asian American Pacific Islander label, the Asian American identity crisis, the model minority myth, and the need for disaggregated data for the Asian American Pacific Islander community.
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Our Stories
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Unleashing Potential for All
Catch up on our series of equity and justice in athletics from non-traditional sports, to the Olympics, to young athlete leaders in our community.
Equity and Justice Community Fund
This community fund is the engine that drives innovation, learning, and action in creating equitable and just communities that thrive.
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