Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Asian Pacific Heritage Month (aka: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) is celebrated every May in the United States since its roots back in 1977. What are the origins and why do we celebrate this as a month-long event? Check out these additional websites for more detailed information about APHM. http://asianpacificheritage.gov/about.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Pacific_American_Heritage_Month