Allies Unite: Supporting and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander voices this Heritage Month
April 25, 2023
By the Anywhere DEI Team
Did you know that nearly 20 million Asian Americans live in the United States and that among Asian American workers, 35 percent are East Asian, 35 percent are Southeast Asian, and 27 percent are South Asian (McKinsey)?
May marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander (APIA) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, cultures, and the many contributions of the APIA community across the United States. It’s a month dedicated to discovering the diverse cultures, lived experiences and identities of the APIA community. Let’s come together to reflect upon how we can all come together to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Celebrating APIA Heritage Month gives us the opportunity to learn, appreciate, and honor the incredible achievements that the APIA community has made throughout history in all facets of society and industries. It’s also a time to create mutual understanding and safe spaces for conversations on the hidden challenges that the APIA community continues to face.
We can become allies to the APIA community engaging in conversations with our fellow team members and listening to their stories and experiences. We can also deepen our understanding and gain a new perspective by participating in events and activities honoring APIA culture and history. This can include attending festivals, trying new foods, travel, and learning about traditional customs and practices.
Join the Anywhere Asian & Pacific Islander Alliance (APIA) Employee Resource Group (ERG) for a month of events and activities:
Schedule of Events
Invites and participant links for all events coming soon!
Monday, May 1: Kicking off the month on Yammer –Are you a foodie? Share your favorite dish from an APIA region with an interesting story and the recipe. The last day for submissions is Thursday, May 26th (EOD).
20 winners will be chosen and announced on Wednesday, May 31st during the APIA event. Winners will receive a prize!
Monday, May 15 – Wednesday, May 31
Say Hello on Yammer: Tag one or more friends and tell us how you would greet someone/say hello in your language.Wednesday, May 24, 1–2 p.m. ET (Click here to download an invite to save the date and time on your calendar.)
Join a relaxing and energizing yoga session with Exos Fit Coach Kelsie Abolt.Wednesday, May 31, 1–2 p.m. ET (Click here to download an invite to save the date and time on your calendar.)
Join an intimate heart-to-heart conversation hosted by the APIA ERG on confronting stereotypes about the APIA community featuring Anywhere leaders. Speakers will include:Evelyn Chen, VP, Procurement
John Zhan, SVP of Data and Analytics
Kamini Lane, President and CEO, Coldwell Banker Realty
Finally, expand your horizons and make new meaningful connections by becoming a member of the APIA ERG by joining the APIA Yammer community.