May is Asian American and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islander Heritage Month which celebrates the contributions and culture of those belonging to and descending from Asia and the Pacific Islands. AANHPI includes people from all of Asia, the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, and native Hawaiians. AANHPI people have contributed to every area of American culture but have also faced times of discrimination. You can read more about the history of Asian American and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islander Heritage month through the link below:
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
You can also read about the impact that horses have on some Pacific Island cultures through the link below:
National Geographic: Pictures of the horsemen of the Marquesas Islands
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