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Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in Oklahoma: A Historical Journey
May 10, 2023, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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An event at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will highlight the history, heritage and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to Oklahoma. “Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in Oklahoma: A Historical Journey” will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May is AAPI month in the United States.
Special honorees of the event will include current State Representative Cyndi Munson, a Korean American; Dr. Thanh Van Anderson of Vietnam; Dr. Jordan Tang of Taiwan; Dr. Dick Hsieh of Taiwan; and former State Senator Ervin Yen of Taiwan. Dr. Van Anderson and Dr. Tang will be honored posthumously.
The schedule includes a cultural fashion show, dance performances, hands-on activities, and more. Performers include Dr. Gregory Lee on violin and Ai-Wei Chang on piano, members of the Share and Grow Association; the India Association, the Zomi community, and the Japanese Association. Hands-on activities will include calligraphy and tea tasting.
Mike Lee Hoang (right), president of the Asian District Cultural Association and a Vietnam American, will be the emcee. Akash Patel (left), originally from India, will provide the closing remarks. Patel is the vice president of the United Nations Association of the USA, founder of the Happy World Foundation and the senior consultant for the Institute for Humane Education.
The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. The event at the OHC is one of several taking place across the Oklahoma City metro throughout the month of May. The program at the OHC is part of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Multicultural Office (OHSMO) and its “People of Oklahoma” series. The OHSMO has a working objective to develop programs and outreach initiatives to tell the story of Oklahoma’s diverse heritage and give voice to these historically underrepresented communities.
