Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, also referred to as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. 

Cover of Asian American Islanders in Congress, 1900-2017

We invite you to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and contributions of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders. Explore our curated display featuring a collection of federal documents highlighting their histories, experiences, and accomplishments.

On the left is Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress, 1900 - 2017, a federal publication prepared by The Committee on House Administration of the United States House of Representatives, and part of our Federal Documents collection.

Upcoming Event

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Building Statewide Access: Lessons from Tennessee’s Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM

 In this session, Beth Williamson and Cynthia Moynihan will share how the program—through collaboration between Tennessee State Library and Archives and Nashville Public Library—has built and sustained a statewide model for accessibility, outreach, and partnership. 

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