Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month – a celebration of AA and NHPI individuals and communities in the United States. This year’s theme, Building Legacy Together: Our Communities’ Journey of Strength and Resilience, pays tribute to generations of AAs and NHPIs who paved the way for greater opportunity.

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joins its partners in acknowledging the AA and NHPI communities’ journey of resilience and celebrates their shared legacy, strength, and unity. We also recommit ourselves to confronting discrimination and hate in all their forms – so that together, we can create an America that is truly equitable and inclusive for all.

This month, join OMH as we highlight the contributions and diversity of AA and NHPI communities by sharing resources and data highlighting their contributions to our society, economy, and culture:

• Learn more about the many AA and NHPI individuals from past and present whose contributions have made a positive impact on the health and wellness of all Americans.
• Visit OMH’s Population Profiles to learn more about the unique health concerns impacting Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
• Visit the U.S Census Bureau’s website to learn more about the diversity within the AA and NHPI communities.
• Check out the OMH Blog for Health Equity to read about important AA and NHPI topics, including Addressing Social Needs and Structural Inequities to Reduce Health Disparities, Advancing AANHOPI Health Equity Practices, and Combating Racism Advances Health Equity.

Join the conversation on social media with the hashtags #AANHPILegacy and #AANHPIHM, and follow OMH on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Sign up for OMH newsletters and announcements for additional updates. Visit this website throughout the month of May for more shareable graphics, resources, and content highlighting the achievements of AA and NHPI leaders.