Google’s products can help you embrace the spirit of connection and celebration this Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are new ways to immerse yourself in art, dive into captivating stories, and engage with the contributions of Asian and Pasifika heritage to the United States.
A lively hub for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is being built on the Google Play Store. With top book picks from authors Nghi Vo, Bianca Mabute-Louie, and Saumya Dave, this curated collection makes it easier than ever for you to find new stories to read. Additionally, you can find a dedicated APAHM games hub with engaging games like Disney Emoji Blitz and Arena Breakout. WEBTOON, Viki, Hulu, and other apps that provide Asian-developed comics, shows, and other content are also available on the hub. Editorial content, such as an interview with Mattel CEO Amy Huang, will be forthcoming. Throughout the month of May, highlight more Asian and Pasifika voices: The ukulele, an iconic Hawaiian instrument, is featured in the May 1 Google Doodle, which also commemorates APAHM. In honor of the occasion, updates to the Asian Pacific American Cultures hub at Google Arts & Culture have been made. Google Meet is bringing back a background featuring a Filipino-style room with traditional woven lamps and furniture, looking out onto a scenic view of rice terraces. This background can be found in Google Meet’s New section or the enduring Asian American Heritage Month background in the Stylized section. YouTube will be highlighting the AAPI community across its platforms: YouTube Kids and YouTube Music will feature special playlists, YouTube TV will launch a visual watchlist showcasing shows, movies, and leading Asian American and Pasifika actors and YouTube’s social channels will spotlight creators like Lyanna Kea and Mandy Fu.
Explore these resources throughout May and join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Also, don’t forget to check out Google Translate’s 44 new API languages, the Asian-owned attributes in Maps & Search to find local businesses owned by Asians, and the Chrome Asian & Pacific Islander Artists Series to get a custom background that celebrates Asian and Pasifika culture.
