Dear community,
In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities whose culture and history continue to shape our world. This month is especially important for Queer and Trans folks of Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi descent.
In a world where hate and bigotry seems prevalent, creating joy, belonging, and community is not just meaningful, but necessary. This is why forming spaces like QTAPI Week is vital. It’s not just a symbol of resilience, but QTAPI week creates a collective solidarity by giving a space where LGBTQIA+ APIMEDA folks can connect, celebrate themselves authentically, and build community together.
Being represented and seen matters. It’s important to hold spaces where people feel safe to be themselves and celebrate their culture and identities. AANHPI Heritage Month celebrates the beauty, diversity and contributions of QTAPI voices, stories, work, and experiences. Through art, advocacy, friendship, or culture — QTAPI individuals continue to make powerful contributions that not only deserve recognition but also deserve to be celebrated.
For this year’s AANHPI Heritage month, let us commemorate the intersection of cultural heritage and queer identities by making queer voices visible and fostering a space that uplifts QTAPI individuals. Join us on May 30th and May 31st as we continue to amplify those voices and cultural lived experiences, underscored through our Queer and Trans joy!
QPIMEDA Coalition
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