May 1 – 31
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Join Arizona PBS in honoring the rich heritage and significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to our nation’s history.
arts and entertainment
Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story
Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations. Don’t miss this film’s intimate portrait of the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.
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Reclaim
Hawaiian cultural practices are a source of pride and joy, but they have faced threats of extinction due to colonization and oppression. In “Reclaim,” Honor and his older brother Hanalei connect to their Hawaiian roots through language and the rigorous practice of hula, honoring their ancestors, preserving their heritage, and eventually rising to compete in the prestigious “Olympics of hula.”
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The Asian American and Pacific Islander Experience
“American Experience,” TV’s most-watched history series, provides a selection of films documenting the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Experience, along with articles, digital shorts and original features exploring America’s continued struggle with democracy, inclusion and justice for AANHPI Americans, and celebrating their contributions to the American story.
Asian Food
The best Asian restaurants to try from ‘Check, Please! Arizona’
We put together a list of the best Asian cuisine featured on “Check, Please! Arizona.” From decadent curries to fresh sushi, we’ve got great recommendations for your next meal.
Sesame Street Special
See Us Coming Together
Alan, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Tamir are preparing for a “Neighbor Day” festival with a new friend named Ji-Young. With other Sesame Street neighbors and celebrity guests, the friends support Ji-Young as she deepens her cultural pride and sense of belonging after experiencing a racial incident in which another child tells her to “go home.” In age-appropriate ways, the friends explore the rich diversity across many Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and identities and come to understand the power of coming together as a community!
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