CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH 2022 |
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AAPI Heritage Month runs from May 1 to May 31, 2022
In this very special edition of our newsletter, join us in a deep dive into the industry-shaping work of local Pittsburghers and the impact of thought leaders nationwide, including the many contributions of AAPI chefs, venue operators, distillers, brewers, artists, musicians and more.
Even though there's just one more week to celebrate in May, expand your horizons and take the time to support a AAPI-owned food, beverage and entertainment business you have yet to discover!
Note: This newsletter does not encompass it all; check in with our office's social media accounts all month long with additional highlights and stories.
Cheers!
Allison & Rachel
P.S. - Look out for an upcoming Zoom training about the Outdoor Dining and Retail Program with us, DOMI and PLI scheduled for June 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. RSVP and other details forthcoming!
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2022
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States...
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asianpacificheritage.gov
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FUNDING FOR AAPI-OWNED BUSINESS |
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Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Support
The URA's Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program is committed to the growth and development of minority-owned and women-owned firms. The URA's Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program is committed to the growth ...
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www.ura.org
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100 small businesses in Allegheny County will each get...
One hundred small businesses in Allegheny County will each receive $10,000 from Comcast late this summer, no strings attached, according to company representatives. The telecommunications giant announced Thursday that its RISE Investment Fund...
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www.wesa.fm
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UPS Provides $150K in Grant Funds to AAPI-Owned Businesses
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And UPS is marking the occasion by awarding grant funding to AAPI-owned businesses. This $150,000 grant program is part of UPS's Proudly Unstoppable initiative. And the Asian American &...
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smallbiztrends.com
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander...
Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service
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www.sba.gov
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SUPPORT LOCAL AAPI-OWNED BIZ |
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AAPI-owned businesses to support during Asian Pacific...
Did you know that May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month? Officially designated in 1992, May was selected as a month to commemorate the immigration of the first known Japanese immigrant to the U.S. in May 1843, as well as the completion of...
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madeinpgh.com
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Pittsburgh Asian organizations offer community, support, ...
As the region's Asian population has increased, so too has its options for Asian cuisine. Throughout the city and surrounding areas, offerings for Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, Korean, and more abound. For some, restaurants and...
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www.pghcitypaper.com
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25 of the best Asian restaurants in Pittsburgh -- and...
Pittsburgh has a panoply of great restaurant that span the vastness of Asia, specializing in everything from sushi to Szechuan. Here are some of our absolute favorites. You can get takeout and/or delivery for most of them. This is far from a...
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nextpittsburgh.com
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Pittsburgh's historic Chinatown gets state landmark...
After four separate appeals to the state over 12 years, Pittsburgh's historic Chinatown was officially recognized Saturday as a Pennsylvania historical...
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www.post-gazette.com
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The story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage, and...
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. This year's theme, selected by the Federal...
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www.npr.org
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Asian and Pacific Islander Influence in the U.S. Music...
From the neon-coated, hyper sounds of Korean pop music (K-Pop) like BTS, to the sweet melodies of singer-songwriter Conan Gray, a range of Asian and Pacific Islander musicians influence North American pop culture. The Avenue reached out to three...
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www.alligator.org
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Listen: Celebrate AAPI Month 2021 With This Playlist...
While the AAPI experience is far more vast than four letters can hold, AAPI Heritage Month provides ample opportunity to explore the infinite reaches of what Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander art can be-and this playlist can be your...
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www.grammy.com
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8 Artists Share What Asian American And Pacific Islander ...
Due to the recent rise in anti-Asian violence, the gravity of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) feels amplified. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month initially began in 1977 when a resolution was introduced ...
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www.forbes.com
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These Nightclub Entertainers Paved The Way For...
subscribe to Code Switch podcast subscribe to Code Switch podcast As a kid growing up in San Francisco, filmmaker Arthur Dong often walked by a nightclub just outside of Chinatown. "I remember distinctly looking at the marquee and looking at the...
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TAKE ACTION & GET INVOLVED |
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How the Industry is Fighting Against AAPI Hate
In the past year, thousands of incidents of racist, abusive, and increasingly violent behavior against Asian Americans have been reported across all 50 states. Asian Americans are the target of an alarming and growing number of hate crimes around ...
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www.jamesbeard.org
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4 Ways Bars & Restaurants Can Support the AAPI Community
Hate crimes against Asian Americans have risen sh | Hate crimes against Asian Americans have risen sharply since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Here's how bars and restaurants can lend their support and #EndAsianHate.
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www.barandrestaurant.com
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OCA - Organization of Chinese Americans
Our performance ensemble is made up of enthusiastic teens and adults, interested in learning Chinese dances and other Chinese folk arts. Our dance teams have performed at charity events, galas, banquets, outdoor events, school functions, and more.
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ocapghpa.org
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40 AAPI Women On The State Of The Hospitality Industry
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zagat Stories asked AAPI professionals in restaurants and hospitality about positive change they've observed or experienced in the past year-as well as where they think the...
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stories.zagat.com
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36 Asian American and Pacific Islander Food Brands We...
Photo courtesy of BowlCut We've always appreciated the ability to connect to different cultures through their cuisines and food traditions. It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and there's no shortage of food and drink brands...
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www.foodnetwork.com
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Exploring the Legacy of the AAPI Community Through Food
"Tell me a story I don't know / Tell me about these tastes from home," is not just a lyric from the theme song that punk rock girl group The Linda Lindas penned for , a new HBO Max docuseries hosted by journalist Lisa Ling that examines the...
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www.harpersbazaar.com
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These AAPI chefs are reclaiming the narrative of what...
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, TODAY is sharing the community's history, pain, joy and what's next for the AAPI movement. We will be publishing personal essays, stories, videos and specials throughout the entire month of May. For...
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www.today.com
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