Oklahoma History Center to Host AAPI Community Celebration: Honoring Local Contributions and Heritage

The Oklahoma History Center will host an event celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community on Tuesday, May 14. The event, 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in Oklahoma: A Historical Journey,' will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It aims to honor the AAPI community's history, heritage, and contributions in Oklahoma, as well as recognize significant individual contributors.

The event will begin with a book signing by Amy Le, an award-winning author and founder of Quill Hawk Publishing, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. A luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will follow, featuring a keynote speech by Ban Nguyen, a Vietnamese heritage operating partner of Jimmy’s Egg and Rivière Modern Bánh Mì restaurants, and a founding OHS Multicultural Office Board member.

Several individuals, including Ba Luong, Larry Li, Dr. Murali Krishna, and Denise Duong, will be honored for their contributions to the AAPI community in Oklahoma. Rev. Chin Do Kham will be honored posthumously, and Kevin Dugay will serve as the event’s emcee.

The event is free and open to the public, but online registration is required. Attendees can order a lunch provided by Rivière Modern Bánh Mì during registration, with orders due by Thursday, May 9, at 11:59 p.m.

The event is sponsored by Medina Exploration and supported by several organizations, including Riviere Modern Banh Mi, Asia Society OK, Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce, IYF Korean, Asian District Cultural Association, the Share and Grow Association, and the India Association of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Historical Society, the event's organizer, aims to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of Oklahoma and its people.

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