Asian Asian Pacific Islander Museum

On the way to the first National Asian Pacific American Museum   April 27, 2022, Honolulu, HI – On April 26th, The US House of Representatives, sponsored by US Representative Grace Meng (D-NY), passed legislation to create the first national museum dedicated to preserve the culture, history, and accomplishments of Asian Pacific Americans.  This bill would create a commission to examine the feasibility of establishing, maintaining, and funding a museum in the nation’s capital.   Congresswomen Meng, the First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, has been working to push this legislation through Congress for the past seven years.

Jo-Ann Yoo, Executive Director of the Asian American Foundation, states “We believe along with Rep Grace Meng, that a National Museum of AAPI History and Culture will help us learn from and celebrate our history, present a perspective that will help Americans bridge division, and lead to greater empathy among diverse races.”     May celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the achievements, heritage, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and how they have enriched our nation.