Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month

April marks the time to celebrate the cultures, traditions and rich history of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month at Cal State Fullerton.

Nate Nguyen, coordinator of the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers

“We celebrate this month to bring attention and visibility to members of the APIDA and SWANA (Southwest Asian North African) communities,” said Nate Nguyen, coordinator of the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers.

“It is especially critical now because anti-Asian discrimination is affecting many in our communities since the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic. I believe it is important to stand in unity, and celebrate our accomplishments and our heritage. But we also want to bring light to the issues our communities still face today.”

APIDA Virtual Events

The Asian Pacific American Resource Center invites the campus community to participate in the following virtual events aligned with the theme of “Healing and Empowering.” To participate, visit: https://fullerton.zoom.us/my/apidaheritage.

2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, “Shadows of the Screen: Bringing Light to Identities in Anime and Fandom,” featuring racial representation and gender expression through Japanese anime.
Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, “Vietnamese Immigration Narratives,” a discussion of the Vietnamese immigration experience ranging from early boat people, refugees and new immigration pathways.
11 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 30, “Beyond the Korean Taco,” a discussion of fusion food and the intersectionality between Latinx and APIDA cultures.

Also happening throughout the month, the “APIDA Amplified Art Show” invites students, faculty and staff to share their art online using the hashtag #APIDAAmplified. The artwork will be featured on the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Center's Instagram page.

For more information, visit the Asian Pacific American Resource Center website or send email to APARC@fullerton.edu.

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Recognizing the APIDA Community

To recognize the APIDA campus community, featured here are just a few examples of award-winning Titan faculty, students and alumni who have made contributions to their respective fields.