June 3, 2024
At the June 2024 Town Hall we previewed the video below. We hope that you will watch and consider the reason for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
“Understanding Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage” presented by NBCU Academy explains the history behind this cultural observance during May. Vicky Nguyen, NBC News Senior Consumer Investigative correspondent, Dominic Chu, CNBC Senior Markets correspondent and Kimmy Yam, NBC Asian America reporter, discuss who falls within the AAPI community, break down historical and recent challenges for the community in the U.S. and highlight trailblazers who have broken barriers.