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CAPAC members and House Democratic leaders mark AANHPI Heritage Month
May is AANHPI Heritage Month, which recognizes the history, contributions, and achievements of the AANHPI community.
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Staff Reporter
- Fri, 02, May 2025
- 04:23 EDT
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Every year, the month of May is marked as the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month to highlight and recognize the history, contributions, and achievements of the AANHPI community in the United States.
May witnessed two important milestones in AANHPI history – May. 7, 1843 when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the US, and May. 10, 1869 when the first transcontinental railroad was completed with substantial contributions from Chinese immigrant workers.
Rep. Grace Meng, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair, in a statement said that AANHPI have made invaluable contributions to the country, and continue to play a crucial role in shaping America for the better.
“Our history is American history and deserves to be honored, and this is more important now than ever, especially in the face of recent efforts to erase the AANHPI community’s achievements and sacrifices.”
Meng is leading the effort to establish a national museum dedicated to telling their history, is advocating for the inclusion of AANHPI history in school curricula, and seeking federal recognition for holidays that are important to our community, including Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Eid.
She added that as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, she will fight to ensure that the history and contributions of AANHPI are celebrated throughout the year, and their stories of triumph, struggle, and resilience are told for future generations to come.
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Ami Bera, CAPAC Whip, said he is proud to stand with the AANHPI community. “I remain committed to ensuring every American - no matter where they come from or what they look like - has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.”
Suhas Subramanyam, CAPAC Freshman Representative, said the AANHPI Heritage Month reminds Americans that diversity is one of their country’s great strengthens.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who is the first South Asian woman elected to Congress and an immigrant, said she is proud to be a part of this vibrant, diverse community and to have the privilege to advocate for their priorities.
Rep. Ro Khanna said AANHPI Heritage Month is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the rich heritage and contributions made by the community.
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