APPI month dates and more
What cultures does AAPI celebrate (at least 2)?
Chinese culture, Japanese culture
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What does AAPI month stand for
Asian American Pacific Islander Month
Before AAPI was recognized as a month, how long was the celebration?
A week
What is a way that you could celebrate/contribute to APPI month?
Learning/appreciating it
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When did AAPI month officially become a month long celebration?
1992
Why was May chosen to be AAPI month?
May was the month that the Chinese immigrants finished the work on the transcontinental railroad in 1869
What is one way APPI month has contributed to the world?
Redefines ”American” identity, helps Asian American rights, etc
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How many AAPI communities are there?
About 50
How many countries make up the APPI heritage?
75
How many people in the US identify as part of AAPI?
23.5 Million