Research Guides: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Websites

Bravespace

Bravespace by The Smithsonian, A New Music Compilation for Meditation, Mindfulness, and Collective Healing

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center is proud to present Bravespace, a compilation of original songs, sounds, and meditations created by Asian American women and non-binary artists and musicians.

Commissioned at the beginning of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Bravespace arrived amidst a period of collective trauma and heightened xenophobic violence, Bravespace offers listeners a refuge for contemplation, grief, and growth.

Local Groups and Events

Washington State is home to many Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. During the month of May, Washington celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AANHPI Heritage Month.

Visit local and statewide Asian Americans and Pacific Islander group websites to learn more and view local events:

APIC
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control, or APIC, advocates for "equitable social progress and anti-racism in Eastern Washington" and supports "a thriving and diverse population through education, social events, services, social and environmental activism, [and] visibility."
CAAPA of Washington
The Commission of Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAAPA) website lists events during for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) month.

National Websites

Visit the following websites to learn more about Asian American and Pacific Islanders:

AI/AN-NHPI Enrichment Initiative NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL)
The American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AI/AN-NHPI) Enrichment Initiative, part of National Institute of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL), encourages "community-driven, scientifically rigorous, intervention-based research [to] address disparities in social and structural determinants of health that are impacting the prevention and the management of chronic diseases and emerging public health threats in these populations."
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
A national voice to advocate for the unique and diverse health needs of Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities and the community health providers that serve their needs.
NPR "The story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage, and why it's celebrated in May"
Read NPR's article on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and why it is celebrated in May.
PBS' Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Streaming documentaries on the PBS webssite feature Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Voices.
Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian Institute's website includes information on their Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage collection.
US Census Bureau
Find Fun Facts about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on the US Census Bureau website.
Office of Minority Health
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for AA and NHPI individuals by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources.

Cooking Websites

The following are just a few Asian American cooking websites:

Hawaiʻi Foods
Find your favorite Hawai'ian foods and recipes on the University of Hawai'i at Manoa website.
My Korean Kitchen
A website and blog with many easy Korean cooking recipes.
The Quirino Kitchen
If you’re a fan of Filipino food, let Elizabeth Ann Quirino help you with over 1,000 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
Viet World Kitchen
Andrea Nguyen, author and cooking teacher, shares a few recipes from her latest cookbooks.
The Woks of Life
A family of four -- Bill & Judy, and daughters Sarah & Kaitlin -- created The Woks of Life, a website that documents their family’s history through food.