AANHPI Collective History Day
May 23, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
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Join us this May as we celebrate Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) National Heritage Month. To honor their contributions to Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Historical Society will host “AANHPI Collective History Day.”
This event will be an evening of reflection and celebration, bringing together Oklahomans interested in exploring our state’s shared experiences of the AANHPI communities. It will feature a book signing, a panel discussion with authors and scholars specializing in the topic, and amazing cultural performances and interactive activities.
It will take place at the Oklahoma History Center on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m.
♦ Dr. Sunha Yeo from South Korea will moderate the panel.
♦ Steve Le (Vietnamese-American) and Talia J. Tasi (Hawaiian/Samoan/Comanche/Osage) will be the event’s emcees.
♦ Michael Yebisu, Dr. Nyla Ali Khan, Dr. Imad Enchassi, and Dr. David Prentice are the guest book authors and researchers.
♦ Arts performances presented by Dr. Wei Jia and pianist Nuoqi You from China, Hamed Erfani Music from Iran, and traditional Filipino and Hawaiian dances will be part of the program.
♦ Bini Basnet from Nepal will lead the cultural fashion.
♦ A tea ceremony and authentic finger food tasting are available thanks to members of the participating AANHPI organizations.
Admission is free to the public, but registration is required for logistical purposes. Donations to support our history projects, community engagement events, exhibits and more, are welcomed.
For additional questions, you may call Oklahoma Historical Society’s Multicultural Officer – Saidy Herrera, at (405) 522-5204 or email saidy.herrera@history.ok.gov
Thank you to all of our AANHPI supporting organizations!
Asia Society of Oklahoma, Asian District Cultural Association, India Association of Oklahoma, IYF Korean Class, JASO, KAPWA, PACO, Share & Grow Association, The Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce, Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, Zomi Community of Oklahoma and other community members.
