AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Office of Councilmember Charlene Wang, District 2 DATE: May 21, 2026
RE: Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the City of Oakland
SUMMARY
This resolution recognizes May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the City of Oakland and honors Asian Americans who contribute to the culture and vibrancy of our city.
BACKGROUND
AANHPI Heritage Month has been celebrated nationally since 1991, commemorating the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 — built primarily by Chinese immigrant workers. AANHPI communities represent approximately 7 percent of the U.S. population and have made enduring contributions to Oakland's economy, culture, and civic life, often in the face of systemic discrimination including the Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese internment, and ongoing anti-Asian hate.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.