Dear John,

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

AAPI Month commemorates the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in America on May 7th, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10th, 1869. It is a time to celebrate, honor, and recognize the historical and cultural contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.

American history is full of countless contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including;

The Filipino Farm Labor Union uniting with the National Farm Workers Association to create the United Farm Workers.
The work of civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama, who, after spending two years at an internment camp in Arkansas during World War II fought for justice not just for Japanese Americans but for all marginalized people.
The sacrifices made by numerous Southeast Asian people and tribes who fought alongside American service members in Southeast Asia and later became American citizens further strengthening the fabric of American society.

The American story is more vibrant because of these movements and contributions, and AAPI Heritage Month is a small expression of appreciation.

Historically, the American school curriculum does not prioritize teaching AAPI history, but in 2024, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend and House Member Sophie Phillips—the only AAPI member of the DE General Assembly—sponsored SB 297, which would require history classes to include AAPI history in their curriculum.

SB 297, or the “Make Us Visible” bill, was unanimously passed in both the House and the Senate, making Delaware just the 7th state in the country to do so.

The United States has a long way to go—until then, Delaware is proud to uphold AAPI history!

With gratitude,

— The Delaware Democratic Party

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