AAPI Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month is a month-long celebration honoring the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. It occurs every May; however, at Queensborough, we recognize it in April. With classes ending in mid-May and many members of the campus involved in end-of-the-semester commitments, we intentionally choose to celebrate in April to ensure the month receives the dedication and recognition it deserves. This month, we are excited to celebrate with those in our community who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander.
AAPI Month, which began as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week in 1979, became a month-long observance in 1992. May was selected to honor the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to celebrate the transcontinental railroad's completion on May 10, 1869. Most of the laborers who constructed the railroad were Chinese immigrants.*
*Source: AsianPacificHeritage.gov
“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.”
— Margaret Cho, actress and comedian
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
— Mahatma Gandhi, lawyer, non-violent anti-colonial nationalist
Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Events
Check out the campus' AAPI Month events below!
AAPI Film Festival: Spirited Away
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Medical Arts, 136
Sponsored by the Music Department and AAFSA: Ukrainian Music Piano Recital
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
QPAC
Asian Influence in Gaming
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Student Union Building, Upper Level
QCC Faculty Concert
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
QPAC
AAPI Poetry Reading and Haiku Contest
Haiku submissions accepted from April 1st – 30th
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Humanities, 114
The AAPI Mashup: Stories, Soundtracks, and Snacks!
The Library Wish Project will begin during the kick-off event and run throughout the month of April.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 03:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Student Union Building, Upper Level
AAPI Film Festival: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Medical Arts, 136
AAPI Film Festival: Minari
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Medical Arts, 136
AAPI Film Festival: Queen
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Science, 112
College Discovery and the QMRC Present: The M.E.N. Workshop (Mastering Emotions Now)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Student Union Building, Upper Level
Chinese Tea Ceremony
Monday, April 28, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Student Union Building, Upper Level
Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese painting
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Humanities Quad
AAPI Film Festival: Mulan (1992)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 12:10 PM to 2:30 PM
Library, LB29
AAPI Month Closing Festival
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 4:30 PM
Student Union Building, Upper Level
Check back each week for additional events.
Queensborough celebrates Holi (March 26, 2025)
The Association of Indians in America NY Chapter joined Queensborough’s Student Government Association (SGA) to host a Holi celebration on the Great Lawn. It was a wonderful opportunity for our entire community to participate in a vibrant festival that marks the beginning of spring, symbolizing the season’s renewal, life, and hope. See pictures from the event.
