Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month recognizes and honors the contributions, achievements and influence of AAPI Americans who have shaped the culture and history of the U.S.
This celebration is even more significant this year with the recent increase of violence and discrimination against AAPI communities around the country.
Two Missouri State University students of Asian background – Spencer Vreeland, a sophomore majoring in philosophy and intercultural communication, and Jin Tang, a project management graduate student, share their thoughts and experiences about being Asian in America today.