Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander
Heritage Month with NAAAP
Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with NAAAP
Why APIHM and not AAPIHM or APAHM?
In an effort to be authentically inclusive, NAAAP – as an organization with over 30 chapters in the United States, Canada, and China – will be celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dropping the “Asian American” moniker to be more inclusive of Asian professionals in our non-U.S. chapters. Canadians also observe and honor API culture, traditions, history and contributions.
Representing our Culture and Heritage Authentically – NAAAP’s 2023 Theme
Since 1982, NAAAP has been convening emerging leaders and amplifying the Asian American voice and experience. NAAAP has inspired leaders, organizations and our communities across USA, Canada and China through our impactful initiatives on a yearly basis. Within all of our events, NAAAP ensures that we are authentically representing Asian culture and heritage on our platform.
Representing our culture and heritage authentically is about being honest and sharing transparent stories and experiences that allow individuals to understand the nuances in Asian culture.
This month we are proud to highlight and celebrate programming that represents the large diversity of the Asian diaspora with our NAAAP events for Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Did you know?
NAAAP has a Speakers Bureau comprising of authors, speakers, thought leaders, and story tellers about the API experience.
Spotlighting Asian Excellence at NAAAP
For the month of May, NAAAP is highlighting our leaders, members and sponsors from across all our chapters and asking them why APIHM is important to them and what does it look like to show up to support the Asian community.
May 3 • 7:30pm EDT / 6:30pm CDT / 5:30pm MDT / 4:30pm PDT
Anti-Racism/Anti-Bias Workshop with Liz Kleinrock
Sponsored by NAAAP WIN, join Mabel’s Ride as they host a virtual session on what it means to develop your anti bias and anti racist (ABAR) lens, and discuss strategies to create a long lasting, sustainable practice on May 3 at 7:30pm EDT.
Mabel’s Ride’s Objective is to disseminate Civic Education and empower AAPI women in the Greater Boston area to contribute to their community. They provide spaces to learn about Civic Education through a series of interactive workshops and panel discussions led by Asian American Women Professionals in the field.
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May 6 • 11am EDT / 10am CDT / 9am MDT / 8am PDT
Celebrate with NAAAP Dallas at the AT&T Performing Arts Center
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with the Dallas Police Department Office of Community Outreach, AT&T Performing Arts Center and NAAAP Dallas Ft. Worth. Join us on Saturday May 6, 2023 from 10am-2pm CDT.
May 7 • 1pm EDT / 12pm CDT / 11am MDT / 10am PDT
identiTEA: A small group conversation for participants to unpack Asian identities and experiences
identiTEA: A small group conversation for NAAAP Baltimore members to unpack Asian identities and experiences in the Baltimore region. A Virtual event hosted by Angela Wu, DEI Strategist on Sunday May 7 at 1pm EST.
May 8 • 7:30pm EDT / 6:30pm CDT / 5:30am MDT / 4:30am PDT
Fireside Chat with Annie Tan
Join Annie Tan in a Fireside Chat in partnership with NAAAP Win and Mabel’s Ride. Annie will share her road to becoming an activist in social justice and public education and how her cousin, Vincent Chin and her family inspired her journey. For complimentary tickets to the virtual event on May 8 at 7:30pm EDT, please click the button below.
May 10 • 1pm EDT / 12pm CDT / 11am MDT / 10am PDT
Creative Activism: How Storytelling Helps Asian Pacific Islander Communities Feel Seen and Heard - Virtual Webinar
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and Slant’d are proud to present a virtual webinar titled “Creative Activism: How Storytelling Helps Asian Pacific Islander Communities Feel Seen and Heard” in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The first 50 people to sign up for this event will receive a complimentary digital copy of Slant’d Magazine via email.
Panelist members include:
Krystie Yen (she/her): Founder of Slant’d
Felicia Liang (she/her): Artist
Shaheen Pasha (she/her): Co-founder of the Prison Journalism Project
Moderator: Michael Quan (he/him): API Heritage Month Co-Ordinator at NAAAP
To attend this virtual webinar that is happening on Wednesday May 10/2023 from 1pm-2pm EST.
Proudly sponsored by our Corporate Sponsor
May 10 • 1pm EDT / 12pm CDT / 11am MDT / 10am PDT
Breaking Barriers: Unlocking Leadership Potential for Women and Women of Colour
Breaking Barriers: Unlocking Leadership Potential for Women and Women of Colour. An online virtual session, Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST.
As women, and especially women of colour, continue to face significant barriers to leadership positions, it is more important than ever to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. But it’s not just about meeting quotas or checking boxes. True diversity, equity, and inclusion require us to also invest in our own growth and development as leaders. By developing the necessary mindset and leadership skills, you can become promotable and successful based on merit. This feature session with NAAAP Toronto will help you learn how to overcome barriers, sustainable approaches to advance your career and thrive in corporate leadership positions. Let’s work together to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
The Women’s Economic Council 2023 Conference Breaking Barriers promotes leadership and economic empowerment for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) through a lens of intersectionality focusing on gender. Bringing together an accomplished group of experts, leaders, and advocates from across the Canada, participants will be dive deep into economic empowerment challenges and opportunities facing racialized women. Together, we’ll share experiences and explore best practices to inspire innovation and progress. Sign up to attend a full range of workshop topics from May 9 to 11.
May 10 • 7pm EDT / 6pm CDT / 5pm MDT / 4pm PDT
Deep Roots: Discover the stories of your Asian ancestry
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking journey that explores the rich cultural heritage of your family and the Chinese diaspora. Led by expert family historians at My China Roots, this virtual workshop will take you on the first steps of self-discovery and exploration towards tracing your family tree and the fascinating history of your family’s past. To uncover the hidden stories and preserve the legacy of your ancestors for future generations, you will be guided and equipped with a practical roadmap which for many has transformed into a lifelong experience that’s highly personal, rewarding and exhilarating. Join us on Wednesday, May 10, 2023; 7:00-8:15 pm EST hosted online on Zoom.
May 11 • 6pm EDT / 5pm CDT / 4pm MDT / 3pm PDT
NAAAP Baltimore Second Thursday AAPI Meet-up + Asia North
Second Thursdays: AAPI Meet-up with 2023 Asia North: Join NAAAP Baltimore for a special Second Thursdays as we celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and support Asia North, presented by our friends at the Towson Asian Arts and Culture Center.
The Second Thursdays program celebrates local businesses owned by Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, especially restaurants, as anchors of the APIA community in the region. Every month we bring together APIA professionals to socialize, hear from local leaders, and learn about upcoming events and opportunities. Join us on Thursday May 11 at 6pm EST at Kong Pocha, 12 W. 20th St. Baltimore, MD.
May 17 • 3pm EDT / 2pm CDT / 1pm MDT / 12pm PDT
NAAAP San Jose Lunch and Learn Series
Join NAAAP San Jose as they host A 45 minute, virtual gathering of people from all walks of life and careers getting together to practice the art of storytelling in a low pressure, fun environment of peers on May 17 at 12pm PDT.
May 17 • 9pm EDT / 8pm CDT / 7pm MDT / 6pm PDT
NAAAP Las Vegas Asian Heritage Month Event
NAAAP Las Vegas is hosting Lorraine Blanco Moss as she discusses her experience across different industries and insights into producing and hosting Nevada Public Radio’s award-winning AAPI podcast Exit Spring Mountain.
Join us on Wednesday May 17, 2023 from 6pm-8pm local time at The Bungalow in Las Vegas. Light bites will be served.
May 18 • 6:30pm EDT / 7:30pm CDT / 6:30pm MDT / 5:30pm PDT
AAPI Women in Government Event
Join Mabel’s Ride and WIN! Boston in a conversation amongst AAPI women serving various levels of government: Quincy City Councilor Nina Liang, MA State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven, and Yasmin Padamsee Forbes (MA Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission). These AAPI women government representatives will share their unique journeys to government work. They will discuss their triumphs/wins and challenges they face as minority representatives. They will also share work/family balance and how they developed their leadership and professional skills. Finally, share any advice on running for office and working in government.
Join us on Thursday May 18 at 6:30pm EST at WorkBar Downtown, Boston, MA.
May 19 & 20 • 9am EDT / 8am CDT / 7am MDT / 6am PDT
2023 World of Women Expo
NAAAP Tampa is a proud co-sponsor of the 2023 World of Women Expo that will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Brandon, FL on May 19 and May 20, 2023. NAAAP Tampa president, Mariben Espiritu Andersen will be receiving a community service award, will host May 20th Conference II speaker presentations, and share her inspiring story. Dr. Abby Hamilton, NAAAP Tampa Vice-president, will speak about “The Beauty of Assertiveness.” Jenny Cheng Holcombe, NAAAP Tampa Treasurer and Marketing Director will share information about NAAAP Tampa at the event.
May 23 • 6pm EDT / 5pm CDT / 4pm MDT / 3pm PDT
Hillsborough County Public Library Features Asian American Women Leaders in Tampa
NAAAP Tampa Officers, Mariben Espiritu Andersen, Dr. Abby Hamilton, and Jenny Cheng Holcombe wilh share information about NAAAP Tampa and their experiences as Asian American Women Leaders during this virtual workshop on May 23 at 6pm EDT.
May 31 • 4pm EDT / 3pm CDT / 2pm MDT / 1pm PDT
From Erasure to Visibility: The Impact of Queer Asian Representation on Mental Health - Virtual Webinar
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and are proud to present a virtual webinar titled “From Erasure to Visibility: The Impact of Queer Asian Representation on Mental Health” to close out the celebrations of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, launch the beginning of Pride Season/Month as well as to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month.
Panelist members include:
- Sai (she/her): SALGA NYC Board Member and Facilitator at Caribbean Equality Project Facilitator.
- Karen Lee (she/her): Steering Committee at Q-Wave
- Michael Liu (he/him): Public Affairs Lead at DOW
Moderator:
- Jeanie Chang (she/her): Director & Founder of Self Care and Wellness at NAAAP and Speaker, Clinician, Executive Coach.
Please sign up for complimentary access to this virtual webinar event that is happening on Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 4pm EST. To reserve your complimentary ticket, please click on the button below.
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May 31 • 6pm EDT / 5pm CDT / 4pm MDT / 3pm PDT
NAAAP Baltimore’s Mentorship Round Table
Connect, share, and learn from fellow AAPI professionals in a facilitated small group setting. NAAAP Baltimore invites participants to build and grow personally and professionally. In the fall of 2023, NAAAP Baltimore is thrilled to launch a new group mentoring initiative and is hosting a preview this May. Join us on May 31 at 6pm EST.