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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Article

What is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a monthlong commemoration of the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States. AAPI Heritage Month takes place each year in May, which was permanently designated for the commemoration in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush.

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