This May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of the AANHPI community in the United States. As AP News highlights, this recognition is more critical than ever: Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in the country, yet their stories are often overlooked, especially in media and education. For Talent Citizen, this month underscores our commitment to amplifying diverse narratives and supporting organizations that challenge underrepresentation and build more equitable futures.
An insightful article by AP News traces the origins and growth of AANHPI Heritage Month, highlighting its transformation from a week-long observance to a month-long celebration. The piece emphasizes the ongoing efforts to acknowledge and address the challenges faced by AANHPI communities, reinforcing the importance of this commemorative month in promoting awareness and inclusivity.
Talent Citizen client Life Stories’ Emmy Award-winning film The Silent Witness is a poignant documentary from the Kunhardt Film Foundation, featuring the harrowing firsthand account of Tomiko Morimoto West, a Hiroshima survivor. Through personal narratives and historical accounts, the documentary sheds light on a dark chapter of American history, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and education in preventing future injustices.
Talent Citizen client The Mellon Foundation is proud to support SAADA, a groundbreaking initiative that preserves and uplifts South Asian American stories. By archiving oral histories, photographs, and documents, SAADA creates space for the community to tell its own story—building a powerful resource for generations to come.
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has long been a champion of accurate, equitable, and impactful storytelling about AAPI communities. In partnership with UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center, AAJA is proud to release Intersections: A Journalistic History of Asian Pacific America, a landmark publication that illuminates the pivotal role AAPI journalists have played in shaping both the historical record and public understanding of Asian Pacific American experiences. Featuring stories from key moments in AAPI history, including the LA Uprisings, the murder of Vincent Chin, and the 2023 Maui wildfires, Intersections not only honors the journalists who have shaped these narratives but also celebrates the diversity and resilience of AAPI communities.
