Each May, we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and celebrate the immense contributions and vibrant culture of our diverse AAPI communities. Nowhere is the impact of the AAPI community more apparent than in California, where one in three AAPI residents in the U.S. live and where the AAPI community makes up more than 15% of our state population.
From the workers who built our first railroads to so many of today’s leaders, innovators, and creators, AAPI individuals have shaped our state’s history and continue to pave pathways to a bright tomorrow.
As the first Filipino American and second AAPI Attorney General in California history, I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me. I am proud to celebrate their legacy, carry on their fights for justice, and uplift AAPI Californians today and everyday.
Happy AAPI Heritage Month!
AG Rob Bonta