05/13/2026
✨ This May, Luhrs & Associates celebrates the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States.
🇺🇸 From the arrival of Japan's first immigrants on May 7, 1843, to the essential role of Chinese workers in completing the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869—both pivotal milestones that inspired Congress to establish May as AAPI Heritage Month in 1992—AAPI communities have shaped our nation's history and continue to drive innovation, leadership, and progress today. (U.S. Census Bureau)
🌍 With an estimated 26.8 million people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent in the U.S.—representing East, Southeast, and South Asia, as well as Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia—we honor the rich cultural heritage and enduring legacy of these communities. (U.S. Census)
🎊 In 2021, a presidential proclamation further broadened the month to include Native Hawaiians.
