May is AANHPI Heritage Month! 💛
The origin of AANHPI Heritage Month dates back to 1978 when Congress passed a joint resolution and was originally only celebrated through the first week of May. It was later expanded into a full month in 1992.
May was intentionally chosen to commemorate two pivotal milestones in American history:
May 7, 1843: The arrival of the first documented Japanese immigrants to the United States.
May 10, 1869: The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, which was achieved largely through the grueling labor of Chinese immigrants.
This month, we honor that history and celebrate the diverse cultures that have already, and will continue, to shape our world!
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