Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month 2024
Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! Throughout May, we'll be joining folks across the country to reflect on and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. Whether you're joining the Asian American community on Argyle to celebrate AANHPI heritage in the 48th ward or attending a citywide event/workshop, there are plently of ways to get involved this month.
As the first Filipina elected to serve on the Chicago City Council, I'm proud to represent the Chicago Filipino community, the AANHPI community, and the entire 48th ward. I look foward to celebrating our shared culture and history this month and throughout the year.
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Alderwoman, 48th ward
Argyle AANHPI Block Party
When: Saturday, May 18 from 10am-5pm
Where: Qideas Plant Shop (1134 W Argyle St)
Free admission - donations accepted
In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy cultural performances, live music, youth activities, artisan craft vendors, oral history documentation, film screenings, and more at the Argyle Block Party! Learn more online.
Pick-Up and Picnic Argyle Street! An AANHPI Month Celebration
When: Saturday, May 25 from 12-3pm
Where: Margate Park Fieldhouse (4921 N Marine Dr)
Register online.
Join us, Rep. Hoan Huynh, and the Chicago Parks Foundation to pick up litter, support park green spaces, and participate in a celebratory picnic! Argyle Street has historic significance to Asian communities in Uptown, and this event is important to making the area safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. The event is free & family friendly, and complimentary clean-up supplies will be provided.
Filipinos in Chicago: A Legacy of Transformation and Resistance
When: Thursday, May 16 at 6pm
Where: Ravensood Loft (4437 N Ravenswood Ave)
Register online.
Join Block Club Chicago at Ravenswood Loft for this free event/panel discussion featuring Michi Trota, Carla Navoa, Jerry Clarito, and Mark Calaguas.
AANHPI Heritage Month with the Chicago Public Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage with Chicago Public Library by exploring this year’s theme of Represent! Throughout the month, attend events, visit a branch exhibit featuring AANHPI creators, join a book discussion and check out CPL reading recommendations. Learn more here.
AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration with Mayor Brandon Johnson
Leni, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and 48th ward community leaders celebrated AANHPI Heritage Month earlier this week at the Chicago Cultural Center. At the event, the Mayor and the Alderwoman presented a $10,000 check to Mandala Arts, a performing arts center which connects audiences and students with the vibrancy of the performing arts traditions of South Asia. Mandala Arts partners with a number of CPS schools throughout the city including our very own Peirce Elementary. Congratulations, Mandala Arts!
