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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Posted on May 1, 2022 by ahcadmin

The month of May is a time to celebrate the history, traditions, cultures, and contributions of all Asian American and Pacific Islander immigrants and citizens in the United States. This month was chosen because it commemorates the immigration of the … Continue reading →

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Heart Mountain through Pencil and Paper

Posted on August 9, 2021 by ahcadmin

It was 1942; Japan had just bombed Pearl Harbor, and the American people were worried about Japanese spies on American soil. Amid the tension of WWII following the bombing, the U.S. government believed that the best course of action to … Continue reading →

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