Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Kamokunani Hula Hālau Founder Shares Aloha Spirit via Dance

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Kamokunani Hula Hālau founder shares Aloha spirit via dance

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- Johnette Kamokunani Palumbo uses Polynesian dance to make people feel like ohana or family. "Because it is my culture, I'm very proud. And what I love about it is I'm able to share with everyone," she said. Palumbo is the founder of Kamokunani Hula Hālau which stands for Kamokunani's dance school. She offers Polynesian dance classes from Hawai'i, Tahiti and more. "We do Māori, which is New Zealand as well. So Māori, T…

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration in Cerritos - Rafu Shimpo

A celebration and recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month will be held on Friday, May 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Cerritos Library, 18025 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos. Special guest: Rep. Derek Tran (D-Cypress). Hosted by La Palma City Councilmember Janet Keo and Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama. Guests: Artesia Maor Ali Taj and […]

Zubair Mohajir: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month - International Institute of Buffalo

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight award-winning culinarian Chef Zubair Mohajir. Zubair Mohajir was born in Chennai, India, in 1985 but grew up in Doha, Qatar. At 12, he immigrated to the United States with h…

Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Michigan. "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of AAPI Michiganders who make Michigan stronger every day," said Governor Whitmer. "From starting sma...