May was declared as Los Angeles County Asian Americans and Pacific Islands Heritage Month, and the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday.
“Under the theme of a legacy of leadership and resilience, the declaration aims to appreciate the contributions of Southern California and the AAPI communities across the country, recognizing their deep cultural heritage,” the county said in a statement.
“Our AAPI community has long been a source of strength and inspiration for Los Angeles County,” said Chairman Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis. “From Little Tokio, Chinatown, historic Philippine town, Thai towns and the historic enclaves of diverse immigrant districts in San Gabriel Valley, our county landscape reflects a story of perseverance, pride and progress.
“Asian Americans and Pacific Islander communities have played a key role in shaping the rich cultural structures of our county,” said Chairman Kathryn Berger. “I am proud of this move to my co-authors and celebrate the lasting impact of AAPI voices in our community. By celebrating them this month, I hope that younger generations will continue to feel inspired and develop a sense of cultural pride. It is valuable.”
Los Angeles County has the country’s largest AAPI population and over 1.5 million Angelenos with ethical ties to East, Southeast, South Asia and the Pacific Islands.
APPI residents make up about 15% of LA County’s population, with nearly 11% of households speaking the language of Asian or Pacific islanders in their homes, officials said.
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