May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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 and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of this nation.
Our theme for this month is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Solidarity, Community, and Celebration brought together by our Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Network (APIRN) and allies in collaboration with the Equity & Justice Center of Excellence.
Celebrate With Us
We're celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Month events all month long. Join us in the celebrations with your family. All events are free and open to the public!
History & Lifting Our AAPI Voices at the Y
Featured Stories:
- Board Spotlight: Hira is a community advocate and determined leader
- Asian Pacific Islander Books for Kids
Events:
- YUSA Event: Roar With Us: Asian Pacific Islander History Register Here >
- YUSA Event: Roar With Us: Asian Pacific Islander Culture Register Here >
- FREE History: Asian American Women’s Experiences Past and Present by Watkin Museum of History Register Here >
- An Interactive Virtual Evening of Dance Entertainment, Instruction, and Conversation Register Here >
- "Back to Basics" Yoga with Guest Instructor Chita Watch on Zoom >
AAPI Professional Development & Trainings
Events:
- Bystander Intervention 2.0: De-escalation Training by Hollaback! Register Here >
- Bystander Intervention to stop anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment Register Here >
- Truth and Reconciliation - Silence = Violence Register Here >
AAPI Solidarity
Events:
- YUSA Event: Combat Anti-Asian Hate: Advocacy, Allyship, and Action Register Here >
AAPI Community Service & Civil Rights
Events:
- Mother’s Day Flower Sale Order Here >
- YGS Event: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Trailblazers in Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Communities Register Here >
Call to Action
Featured Story: In Solidarity with Our Asian Pacific Islander (API) Community
Explore our Asian Pacific Islander Community Resources for the latest tools and information Read More >
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MORE WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH THE Y
Diversity & Inclusion
The Y is a place where people of all backgrounds, faiths and other dimensions of diversity can come together, strengthen community together, and gain a greater appreciation for one another.
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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