Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and an important time to recognize the many contributions AAPI people have made to our nation. It was first recognized as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week in 1977 before becoming a month-long celebration in 1992. As an institution committed to Fair Play, we will create spaces to honor the voices of those who are too often silenced and embrace those who are made to feel invisible by society. This month is also an important reminder to reaffirm our commitment to stand in solidarity with AAPI communities against acts of hate that are far too prevalent. To members of the AAPI community here at Hawken, we see you and send our heartfelt appreciation for all of the ways you make our community a dynamic place.
There are many meaningful ways to recognize this heritage month such as attending the Cleveland Asian Festival, supporting an AAPI local business, or joining in local advocacy work. Below you will find more resources to learn about AAPI stories and contributions.
- Asian Americans
- This documentary covers the history, contributions, and challenges that Asian Americans have experienced. This captivating series includes personal histories and stories to provide context to the experience and impact of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing demographic in the United States.
- Books on AAPI Experience
- Cleveland’s Asia Town Neighborhood
- Celebrating AAPI Voices
- Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities encompass a wide range of cultures and lived experiences, and each one is an important part of the American narrative. Their stories are American stories, and their voices deserve to be heard. That’s why we’re highlighting a few of the stories from our AAPI participants, to help people find connection and understanding by amplifying their words.
- Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities encompass a wide range of cultures and lived experiences, and each one is an important part of the American narrative. Their stories are American stories, and their voices deserve to be heard. That’s why we’re highlighting a few of the stories from our AAPI participants, to help people find connection and understanding by amplifying their words.
- Learning for Justice
- As you plan for the upcoming Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we encourage you to celebrate and teach the diversity of AAPI identities. Then, keep going by incorporating AAPI voices into your curricula all year long. You can begin with these resources.
- As you plan for the upcoming Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we encourage you to celebrate and teach the diversity of AAPI identities. Then, keep going by incorporating AAPI voices into your curricula all year long. You can begin with these resources.
Let us continue to lift up these important voices not only during this heritage month but all throughout the year.
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Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle Schools, 5000 Clubside Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Birchwood School of Hawken, 4400 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135
Upper School, PO Box 8002 (12465 County Line Rd), Gates Mills, OH 44040
Mastery School of Hawken, 11025 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Gries Center, 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
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