APIA History
In 1978, Congress passed a joint resolution to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Week during the first ten days of this month. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a bill into law that expanded the observance to the entire month.
What is May?
She is the highest-ranking Asian American in U.S. government
Who is Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States?
This blossom is a symbol of renewal and the impermanence of life in Japanese culture. It is also a symbol of the arrival of spring and the start of a new year.
What is a Sakura cherry blossom?
These types of seeds are small, flat, oily seeds that grow in fruit pods. The seeds have been cultivated for thousands of years. They grow in a variety of colors, including black, brown, tan, gray, gold, and white.
What are sesame seeds?
The acronym AAPI stands for this.
What is Asian American and Pacific Islander?
She was the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Who is Kristi Yamaguchi?
This flower is a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth in Vietnamese culture. It is often used in religious and spiritual ceremonies.
What is a lotus flower?
A purple yam originating from the Philippines with a slightly nutty, vanilla taste. It is used in desserts, often boiled and then mashed with condensed milk.
What is ube?
Patsy Mink was the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, from 1965-1977 and 1990-2002, in this state.
What is Hawaii?
This person was the first Asian American to win an Academy Award for Best Director for the film "Brokeback Mountain" in 2005.
Who is Ang Lee?
This is a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and transformation in Chinese culture. It is often depicted in art and is a popular motif in tattoo designs.
What is a Phoenix?
Used to flavor everything from neon green chiffon cakes to coconut rice, this glossy tropical plant is commonly used in southeast Asian cooking. It can be found in raw, powdered, or extract form.
What is pandan?