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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2021
City of Kenmore Communications
communications@kenmorewa.gov
425-398-8900
On Monday night, Kenmore City Council proclaimed May 2021 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout the City of Kenmore. The proclamation, which recognizes that the AANHPI community accounts for nearly 11% of Kenmore’s resident population, celebrates Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and their invaluable force in shaping our community and the nation, despite facing ongoing systemic barriers and social injustices.
The origin of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States dates back to 1978 when a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week in early May to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843, and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, completed May 10, 1869. In 1990, Congress passed legislation which expanded the observance to the entire month of May.
Kenmore City Council reaffirmed its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by naming it one of its top three priorities of 2021. The City is proud to celebrate the vibrant diversity of cultures, languages, and religions of the AANHPI community and is committed to standing against increasing rates of anti-Asian harassment and violence.
Find out ways to participate and celebrate, and learn more about Asian/Pacific American heritage with this resource guide developed by the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, or visit asianpacificheritage.gov for National Archives, artwork and other tributes. Governor Inslee also proclaimed May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Washington State.
View the Kenmore proclamation here.
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