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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May

May Is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

The L & LC pays tribute to our AANHPI folks, whether trailblazers who paved the way for current generations to thrive or to ordinary people whose perseverance, resilience, and sense of community are a model for us all. 

AANHPI Heritage Month History

June 30, 1977: The origin of AAPI Heritage Month dates back to the 95th Congress (1977-1978) when five joint resolutions were introduced proposing that a week in May be designated to commemorate the accomplishments of AAPIs. The House of Representatives introduced three joint resolutions (H.J.Res.540, H.J.Res.661, H.J.Res.753) to designate the first 10 days in May as "Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week" while Senator Daniel Inouye also introduced S.J.Res.72 in the Senate to designate the beginning of May as "Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week."  A 4th joint resolution (H.J.Res.1007) was introduced in the House by Rep. Frank J. Horton and proposed designating 7 days in May beginning on May 4th as Asian/Pacific American Week. This joint resolution was passed by Congress and became Pub.L.95-419. This law directed the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on May 4, 1979 as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week."

AANHPI at the MJC Library & Learning Center

Please explore L & LC resources for AANHPI month: 

• Our AANHPI Research Guide features books, biographies, articles, and selected websites that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander peoples and cultures. 
• The Asian American & Pacific Islander Studies section of our Ethnic Studies Research Guide has links to books, videos, journals, and websites that focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander people and issues. 
• Explore the Anti-Asian Racism page on our Anti-Oppression and Equity Resources Guide.