Last week, I attended the Asian American Student Association’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Even though AAPI Heritage Month is not until May, AASA wanted to get a head start and celebrate in April so students could enjoy the festivities before the semester ends. AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the culture and impact of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. AAPI Heritage Month was officially established in 1992 to celebrate the accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The month of May was chosen for this heritage month because May was when the first Japanese immigrants came to the United States, and also when the first transcontinental railroad was completed, and the labor of Chinese immigrants was a huge factor in it. This is a brief overview of the month, and we continue to celebrate these groups for their ever-growing accomplishments. The event featured lots of cultural food, such as samosas, fried rice, matcha, and more. They also had crafting tables to connect the community, where we could decorate traditional fans and more. It was also cool to see everyone in their cultural attire, which showed the diversity of clothing and traditions. Since this event served as the kickoff for AAPI Heritage Month, throughout April, AASA will be hosting a number of events to celebrate and highlight AAPI culture and impact. Some of these events will be hosted by the Filipino Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Korean Student Association, and more. These events serve to highlight the variety of AAPI cultures and countries.