Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of “Angry Asian Man,” a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.
Recognizing May 14, 2022, as ?Letter Carriers Food Collection Day? in the City of Philadelphia in Honor of their Annual ?Stamp Out Hunger? Food Drive.
Designating May 15, 2022 the Inaugural Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing.
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, who passed away on May 3, 2022, during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
Also naming the 5700 Block of Wyndale Avenue as ?Lady B Way,? in honor of Lady B, to memorialize her legacy as a pioneer of hip hop and an award-winning radio personality.
Celebrating Philadelphia?s breakthrough, Grammy-nominated, experimental pop band Japanese Breakfast for its pioneering sound and recent critical acclaim, and recognizing the band?s frontwoman, Michelle Zauner, a powerful voice for AAPI women and Korean Americans, whose best-selling memoir, Crying in H Mart-a tribute to her late mother and the Korean food and culture that bound their love-has moved countless readers across the globe.
Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
Recognizing the Month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia.
