Starts: May 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Ends: May 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual (Facebook and YouTube)
Admission: Free
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and celebrity guests — including Yo-Yo Ma, Lea Salonga, and Auliʻi Cravalho — will present pre-recorded video messages in conjunction with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), and PBS for “A Celebration of the AA and NHPI Community: Highlighting Our Diverse Tapestry.” Hosted by Amna Nawaz of the PBS NewsHour.
Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3wEwhk0
HOW TO WATCH:
The one-hour program will stream live on Facebook and YouTube on Monday, May 31 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT/2 PM HT.
Project Credits:
A Production of the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) and Kontent Films, in association with Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC). Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Logistical assistance provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
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