Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the US throughout May. It recognises the histories, cultures and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

Content kit

Ready to paste

Newsletter blurb

Paste into this week's issue.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US. It recognises a wide range of communities, histories and cultures, rather than a single shared experience. This month we would love to share recommendations from colleagues, whether that is a book, a film, a podcast or a local business worth supporting. If you would like to contribute, or to share something about your own heritage, reply to this newsletter or contact [contact]. Taking part is entirely optional.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US. It recognises a wide range of communities, histories and cultures, rather than a single shared experience. This month we would love to share recommendations from colleagues, whether that is a book, a film, a podcast or a local business worth supporting. If you would like to contribute, or to share something about your own heritage, reply to this newsletter or contact [contact]. Taking part is entirely optional.

Slack / Teams post

For the company channel on the day.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We're collecting book, film and podcast recommendations from colleagues, so send yours over if you'd like to share.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We're collecting book, film and podcast recommendations from colleagues, so send yours over if you'd like to share.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- The month recognises many distinct communities, so avoid treating them as one group. - Support colleagues who want to lead or share something, but don't ask anyone to speak on behalf of a community. - Point people to recommendations and resources so learning doesn't rely on colleagues' personal stories.

- The month recognises many distinct communities, so avoid treating them as one group.
- Support colleagues who want to lead or share something, but don't ask anyone to speak on behalf of a community.
- Point people to recommendations and resources so learning doesn't rely on colleagues' personal stories.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Invite rather than presume: let colleagues opt in to sharing their own stories and never put anyone on the spot. Use the full name of the month and be specific about communities rather than generalising.

Invite rather than presume: let colleagues opt in to sharing their own stories and never put anyone on the spot. Use the full name of the month and be specific about communities rather than generalising.

Turn this into this week's issue

Drop Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month into a ready-made newsletter template, add your team's news, and send it from your own inbox.

Turn this into this week's issue

Free to start. No card needed.

Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: What we're doing this year
It's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — here's how you can get involved
This week: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month + team news
1 May: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

Weekly “coming up” digest

Never get caught out by a date again

Every Monday: the moments worth marking in the next two weeks, with ready-to-paste newsletter blurbs.

Prefer it in your calendar? Subscribe to the free calendar feed.

Related dates

Mar

International Women's Day

International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls for progress on gender equality. It is marked around the world by organisations, communities and governments.

Jun

Pride Month

Pride Month takes place throughout June and celebrates LGBTQ+ people and communities. It commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York, and many UK Pride events run through the summer.

Jun

Juneteenth

Juneteenth on 19 June commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were told they had been freed. It is now a US federal holiday, observed on the nearest weekday when it falls at a weekend.

Jun

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day on 20 June is a United Nations day that honours people forced to flee their homes because of conflict or persecution. It recognises their strength and the contributions they make to their communities.

← Back to calendar Content planning guide →