Celebrating the API Community
This month we honor and celebrate Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) who have and continue to enrich America’s history. At the Y, we recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the API community.
FIRESIDE CHAT FRIDAYS DURING MAY!
Friday, May 20
1 - 2 PM
Guest: Alanna Lam
This is Alanna Lam. She is a first generation rising junior at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Her major is nursing with a minor in Psychology. Alanna has been a certified lash technician for over 2 years. She went to obtain this certification her senior year of high school. Alanna’s parents migrated from Vietnam and moved to St. Louis in 1996. She was born and raised in St. Louis, however her upbringing was traditional for a Vietnamese family. Her mom is Chinese, her father Vietnamese, and Alanna is bilingual with her native language being Vietnamese and her second language being english. Alanna is excited to transition into adulthood and figure out her niche in this world.
Community Engagement Opportunities
We encourage you to check out these local events happening during Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
The Last Chinese Restaurant Exploring Asian Fusion The Joy Luck Club Book Discussion When English Meets Chinese Botanical Garden Chinese Culture Days Book Discussion: Celebrating API MonthLocal API Artist Panel Ria Unson - Art Show
Mental Health Awareness for the API Community
13 AAPI Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Asian Americans are two to three times less likely to seek mental health support than their white counterparts.
How Systemic Racism Affects BIPOC Mental Health
"... Witnessing or hearing about racism and race-based violence can negatively impact mental health."
