Paying homage to visionaries, trailblazers who have shaped AANHPI history From staff reports On May 4, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed Proclamation 4650 to commemorate the contributions and accomplishments of Asian/Pacific Americans. “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week” was celebrated by communities until 1990, when Congress expanded the observance to the entire month. Two years later, President George H.W. … Continue reading advancing leaders