AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Identity, Leadership & The Power of Belonging
05 May 2026
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to recognize the rich histories, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of AAPI communities—and to create space for meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and inclusion. Across industries, organizations are increasingly prioritizing opportunities to elevate diverse voices and foster deeper cultural understanding. AAPI Heritage Month offers a powerful moment to engage audiences in conversations that inspire empathy, challenge perspectives, and build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Speakers like Juju Chang, Emmy-winning journalist and co-anchor of Nightline, bring compelling storytelling and insight into issues impacting AAPI communities today. Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, challenges audiences to rethink civic engagement, identity, and what it means to truly belong in a democracy.
Kevin Kreider, known for his role in Bling Empire, shares a personal journey of identity, adoption, and redefining stereotypes—offering a fresh and relatable perspective on representation. Cartoonist and author Lela Lee, creator of Angry Little Asian Girl, uses humor and creativity to address race, identity, and cultural expectations.
Powerful voices like Rais Bhuiyan, a survivor of a hate crime who chose forgiveness and advocacy, inspire audiences with a message of compassion, resilience, and humanity. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sheryl WuDunn brings a global perspective on equality and opportunity, while Dr. Russell Jeung, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, provides critical insight into the rise of anti-Asian discrimination and the importance of allyship.
Together, these speakers offer a wide range of perspectives—encouraging organizations to move beyond recognition toward meaningful action that fosters inclusion, understanding, and belonging. This AAPI Heritage Month, celebrate the voices shaping culture, strengthening communities, and redefining what it means to belong.
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