Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage with APAHA in May

Asian Pacific American Heritage Association

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We have events and activities scheduled throughout the month of May.

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Meet & Greet with NASA Flight Director Pooja Jesrani

May 2, 2024 | 5:30 pm

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we are privileged to showcase Ms. Pooja Jesrani, the first South Asian NASA Flight Director.

Free Event Ticket Link

32nd Anniversary Gala:

Dancing with the APAHA Stars

May 11, 2024 | 6:00 pm

Join us for the evening of annual gala highlighting Houston's Asian/Pacific Heritage Month of May. Distinguished citizens are honored, riveting entertainment is presented, and a delicious meal is shared. It is a key opportunity for the members of the Asian/Pacific American community to come together and celebrate their culture.

Tickets info at APAHA.org

May Membership Drive

May 1-31, 2024

We have an easier way to pay membership due this month during the Membership Drive. Please visit Eventbrite with your credit card number to sign up for the individual plan $25.

More info at apaha.org/join-apaha

Other AAPI Heritage Month Events in and around Houston:

May 1-31 - Asian Restaurant Month by Asian Chamber of Commerce

May 2 - Have You Eaten Yet? Luncheon by Asian Chamber of Commerce

May 19 - AAPI Heritage Month Evening Tour by Houston Asiatown Tours

Click here for other AAPI Heritage Month activities in the Houston area.

ABOUT AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

In June 1977, Representative Frank Horton (New York) and Representative Norman Mineta (California) proclaimed in a House Resolution that the first 10 days of May to be Asian Heritage Week. In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush extended the recognition and designated the entire month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. During his term, President Barack Obama reiterated this declaration.

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Mission Statement

To recognize and promote the accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and our heritage through education and celebration.