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The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 35 Number 5 q May 5, 2025 q www.asianreporter.com Illustration by Jonathan Hill Asian Heritage Month Special Issue CULTURE & HISTORY. During the month of May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage. The idea of celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Is- landers in the U.S. began in the mid-1970s. Many credit the observance’s origin to Jeanie Jew, a co-founder of the Congressional Asian-Pacific staff Caucus. In 1977, the Chinese American shared a moving story with New York Republican representative Frank Horton about how her grandfather had helped build the transcontinental railroad in the 1800s and then was killed amid anti-Asian unrest. Jew believed Asians should appreciate their heritage and “Americans must know about the contributions and histories of the Asian-Pacific American experience,” Horton said in 1992, according to congressional archives. This year’s heritage month special section begins on page 8. Beautiful Flower Baskets For Sale The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA The Asian Reporter is published on the first Monday each month. Rex Hill Farm & Garden w (971) 832-9154 4900 Portland Road, Newberg, Oregon 12” Hanging Baskets: $25 w 14” Planter Pots: $35
