Celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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Korean American girls in traditional hanbok perform the colorful Korean fan dance, holding decorated fans with pink feathers, during a cultural festival in Irvine, California.

A smiling man and a child, both with faces covered in colorful powder, celebrate outdoors with yellow marigold garlands hanging in the background.

Celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Media

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions and ethnic histories of AAPI people.

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A smiling man and a child, both with faces covered in colorful powder, celebrate outdoors with yellow marigold garlands hanging in the background.

Why is AAPI Heritage Month in May?

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the achievements of...

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Korean American girls in traditional hanbok perform the colorful Korean fan dance, holding decorated fans with pink feathers, during a cultural festival in Irvine, California.

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Children performing a traditional Korean dance to celebrate Asian American and Pacific...

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