Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage

Published: May 20, 2021, 4 a.m.

Celebrating the milestones of Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage.  The Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community have come along way. Each with their own cultural distinctions, but all contributing to America's long colorful history. Starting in the 1800s the first settlers on the Asia Pacific were sailing across the oceans to find riches in the California gold rush. More than 20 million Asian Americans today trace their roots back to 20 countries in east, southeast, and south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices