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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), the annual celebration and recognition of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans and their achievements and contributions throughout U.S. history and to present day. It was first designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Week by President Carter in 1978. In 1992, it was designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month by President Bush. Every May, hundreds of AAPIs come to Washington, DC to participate in APAHM events and celebrations.

Join Regina Chow-McPhie, longtime Washingtonian and formerly of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Ben de Guzman, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), and Christina Wong Poy, Administrative Director of the Governor's Commissions on both Asian Pacific American and South Asian Affairs (MD), for a discussion that will focus on the history behind APAHM, centering local stories and people in the District. How has APAHM influenced or shaped local efforts in recognizing the contributions of AAPIs in DC? How have AAPIs (people, places, events) in the District shaped the evolution of APAHM? Jack Lee, longtime Chinatown community leader (Chinese Youth Club) and resident will moderate this discussion.