Cultural Observances and Awareness Events: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM), the Department of Defense pays tribute to the remarkable contributions of individuals like Florence Finch, Bruce Lee, Ellison Onizuka, and Kurt Chew-Een Lee, whose stories embody
the resilience, courage, and diversity of these vibrant communities.

AANHPIHM dates back to the 95th Congress (1977-1978) when five joint resolutions were introduced proposing that a week in May be designated to commemorate accomplishments of Asian/Pacific Americans.  Many years later in 1992, Congress passed Pub. L. No. 102-450, which permanently designated May of each year as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”  Pursuant to Pub. L. No. 102-450, Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden have issued annual proclamations designating May as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”

This year's theme is "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation."

Below is a sampling of LRC books in support of AANHPIHM.  These books are either available in the LRC or can be accessed online as eBooks through our EBSCOhost eBooks Collection subscription (login using the credentials posted on the Blackboard LRC Information page or click on a book title and login with your library account credentials). Please contact the LRC if you have any questions.