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Asian , Pacific Islander, & Desi American Heritage Month

Introduction

Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is celebrated each May in the United States. Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi American encompasses people from the Asian continent, India, and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

The month of May was chosen to commemorate APIDA month because the first Japanese immigrant came to the United States on May 7, 1843, and for the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.

This virtual display honors the pioneers and trailblazers that went on to conduct research, discover treatments, and help improve the health of millions. On the following pages, there are helpful ebooks and online resources portraying the impact of these pioneers and how to support the health of the APIDA community. 

This display is part of the Leatherby Libraries’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in alignment with the Chapman University Strategic Plan for Diversity & Inclusion, fostering a diverse and inclusive campus climate.

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