Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

On May 6, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The national observance recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.  

Hennepin County employees are invited to celebrate the diverse heritage of AANHPI people throughout the month by attending an interactive storytelling event and by viewing the Hennepin gallery display at the Government Center. Find more information about these opportunities below.

Attend a Hennepin County event

Join Project Diversity: Asian Heritage American Committee and Asian Connections Employee Resource Group (ACERG) on Thursday, May 8 from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual storytelling event in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. This ‘open mic’ event offers a chance for Hennepin County employees to share their immigration or resettlement stories. The story does not need to be your own; it could be your family’s journey or ancestral lineage. All are welcome to listen, support, and celebrate diversity. Those interested in attending are encouraged to sign up by contacting Neng Vang at neng.vang@hennepin.us and Pa Ja Yang at pjyang@hclib.org.

Join the meetingMeeting ID: 257 861 618 250 Passcode: okKbY

Visit the Hennepin gallery 

AANHPI Heritage Month dress and art display  

Dates of exhibit: Through May 30

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)  

Location: Government Center, lower level

During the month of May, the Hennepin gallery will feature an exhibit that celebrates and shares AANHPI heritage through the display of traditional dresses and various art pieces. The gallery is a project of Hennepin County Communications, and the exhibit is sponsored by ACERG and is hosted by the Minneapolis Asian Pacific Employees group.

Explore more information about this exhibit and the Hennepin gallery.