Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
In June 1977, Horton and Rep. Norman Y. Mineta, introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to proclaim the first 10 days of May as Asian Pacific Heritage Week. A month later, a similar bill was introduced in the Senate by former U.S. Senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga. In 1990, George H.W. Bush signed a bill passed by Congress to extend Asian American Heritage Week to a month.The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, and Native Hawaiians.
Local Businesses
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BANGKOK ROYAL |
215 S. University Parks Dr. |
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BLASIAN ASIAN |
720 Franklin Ave. (Union Hall) |
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CLAY POT |
416 Franklin Ave. |
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CLUB SANDWICH |
601 Webster Ave. (The Silos) |
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EAST MARKET AND GOODS |
6500 Woodway Dr., Woodway, Tx |
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J PETAL & POKE |
315 S. University Parks Dr. |
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KITOK RESTAURANT |
1815 N. 18th St. |
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KOKO RAMEN |
720 Franklin Ave. (Union Hall) |
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LEE MART FURNITURE |
921 N. 18th St. |
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SAFFRON INDIAN AND PAKISTANI RESTAURANT |
416 N. Valley Mills Dr. |
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STONE HEARTH |
506 Austin Ave. |
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TERIYAKI PARK |
220 S. 2nd St. |
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VIETNOMZ |
601 South 11th St. |
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WACO CHA |
1001 Franklin Ave. |
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WAKO ROLL |
2804 W. Loop 340 |
Documentaries:
Asian Americans (PBS Documentary)
Call Her Ganda
The Claudia Kish Club
Letitis in Waiting
And They Came for Us
Curtain up!
Podcasts:
Asian Enough
Deep Pacific
Korean American Perspectives
Let’s Have This Conversation
Model Minority: Uniquely American
They Call Us Bruce
On Campus Organizations:
Asian Student Association
Purpose: To promote friendship and understanding among Asians and other Baylor students through service and social functions.
Filipino Student Association
Purpose: To promote the culture of the Philippines throughout the campus and to represent the Filipino community at Baylor.
Indian Subcontinent Student Association
Purpose: To promote understanding of Indian traditions and culture and the making of new friends with different backgrounds. To participate in various service, social, cultural, and intramural events throughout the year.
Japanese Student Association
Purpose: The goals of JSA are to immerse our members and the local community in Japanese Culture and to increase their exposure to Japanese language and customs.
Korean Student Association
Purpose: To provide a social organization and to promote an awareness and appreciation for the Korean culture through various services and social functions for the students attending Baylor University
Vietnamese Student Association
Purpose: To promote Vietnamese culture to the student body at Baylor.