Hua Mulan (5th century): A legendary figure who disguised herself as a man to join the army in place of her father. Her story has been celebrated in Chinese folklore and has inspired numerous adaptations, including the Disney animated film 'Mulan.'
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This #AsianPacificHeritageMonth and #JewishHeritageMonth , we call on our fellow peacebuilders to step in & stand up to help end xenophobic & antisemitic violence. Join us at our next event on Zoom to learn how. Register at bit.ly/stepinstandup!
Epeli Hau'ofa (Tongan, 1939-2009): Epeli Hau'ofa was a Tongan author and academic known for his influential work 'Tales of the Tikongs.'
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Naomi Osaka: A Japanese professional tennis player who has been ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). She is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion and is known for her powerful playing style and activism.
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This #AsianPacificHeritageMonth and
#JewishHeritageMonth , we call on our fellow
peacebuilders to step in & stand up to help end
xenophobic & antisemitic violence. Join us at our next event on Zoom to learn how. Register at
bit.ly/stepinstandup!
May is #asianpacificheritagemonth and NewPath wants to take a moment to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to US achievements, history and culture ❤️ #asianheritagemonth #pacificislanderheritagemonth #mynewpath
Teresa Teng (1953-1995): Teresa Teng was a Taiwanese singer who achieved great popularity throughout East Asia. Her sweet, melodious voice and heartfelt performances made her an icon of Mandopop (Mandarin popular music).
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Looking for something to do today?
Head on out to Durham to the Common Roots Festival and celebrate #AsianPacificHeritageMonth with your Little.
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The first Asian American woman to serve in the US Congress is Patsy Mink. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and represented the state of Hawaii.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has a mixed racial background. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a Black Canadian professional wrestler, and his mother, Ata Maivia, is of Samoan heritage. This makes Dwayne Johnson of mixed African-Canadian and Samoan descent.
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BTS (Bangtan Boys): A South Korean boy band that has gained global popularity and success in the music industry, known for their energetic performances and socially conscious music.
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At the 95th #AcademyAwards , #MichelleYeoh became the first Asian to win the Oscar for Best Actress. Learn more about this historic triumph and how it has inspired Asian communities around the globe: buff.ly/3Mkw2p0. #NewsBank #AsianPacificHeritageMonth
#AAPIHeritageMonth #AsianPacificHeritageMonth The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen
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🌏🎙️ In honor of #AsianPacificHeritageMonth , we celebrate Merpuvel Roa, a Stark College & Seminary student who's using radio outreach to impact lives in the Philippines. Age is no barrier to spreading passion and ministry! 🙌 #StarkCollege Read More: stark.edu/passion-knows-…
Members of our LAPU Asian Pacific Islander (API) community share what makes them proud about their culture. What makes you proud about yours? #asianpacificheritagemonth #aapi #AAPIHeritageMonth
Sir Michael Somare (Papua New Guinean, 1936-2021): Played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape and promoting national unity. Somare's leadership and commitment to democratic principles left a legacy in Papua New Guinea.
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Ai Weiwei is a renowned contemporary artist and activist from China. He gained international recognition for his provocative and socially engaged artworks, which often address themes of human rights, freedom of speech, and government oppression.
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Jackie Chan: A Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director, and producer known for his acrobatic fighting style and comedic timing. He has starred in numerous successful action-comedy films and has gained international recognition.
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#AAPIHeritageMonth #AsianPacificHeritageMonth Severance by Ling Ma
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