Choose an influential figure of Asian American/Pacific Islander heritage—we’ve provided some suggestions below to help you, but feel free to choose someone else if you’d prefer! Research that person’s life and accomplishments. Jot down any details that you found interesting, impressive, or surprising.

Write 1–2 paragraphs sharing what you learned about that person’s life, accomplishments, and contribution to society.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (as of 2009, officially changed from Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month) is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of ...

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