Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month: A Guide for Workplace Programming

Karen Ledford • May 08, 2023

May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It also gives us an opportunity to discover the history and culture of these communities.

The Diversity Movement (TDM) offers a free Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month Programming Guide. The guide includes tips and ideas for creating events, activities, and resources that educate and celebrate AAPI heritage.

Celebrate AAPI heritage at work

Host a speaker or panel discussion featuring AAPI professionals.
Screen films or documentaries about AAPI history and culture.
Participate in a service project benefiting AAPI communities.
Create a display of AAPI art or literature.
Host a potluck lunch featuring AAPI cuisine.
Offer training on unconscious bias and microaggressions.
Create a mentorship program for AAPI employees.
Support AAPI-owned businesses.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month is a great way to show your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By taking the time to learn about AAPI history and culture, you can create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.

Get the Guide

About The Diversity Movement

TDM enables organizations to build and strengthen culture by tying real-world business outcomes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives via a scalable subscription-based employee experience platform. Our integrated approach creates inclusive culture through the application of data-informed insight, technology, and DEI expertise. Our platform is powered by 400 original, digital learning lessons; 600+ micro-learning videos delivered in a “Netflix for DEI experience;” and analytics to track culture-building progress. TDM powers scalable and sustainable workplace excellence via a data-driven approach focused on results. For more information, visit www.thediversitymovement.com.

TDM is an official partner of the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)®, facilitating Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) exam preparation courses. In 2021 they became an approved recertification provider, offering continuing education units for CDP® and CDE® designees.

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