May marks the beginning of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AANHPI Heritage month honors the generations of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who have enriched America’s history and contributed to our collective success.

We are extremely proud of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Brothers. Your membership enriches not only our nation but every aspect of Phi Kappa Tau. With a sharp rise in Asian American hate crimes, Phi Kappa Tau is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments on our campuses and within the Fraternity. We are proud to call you Brothers.

Leroy Chiao, Berkeley ’79, welcomed the celebration with the following statement:

I am pleased to help mark this years’ Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month! I am proud to be a Phi Tau and a former NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander. In fact, my mission featured the first all-Asian heritage crew in space.

I learned valuable lessons from my time in the Fraternity, from brotherhood to leadership. My experiences at Nu chapter helped shape who I am. I wish everyone all the best, as we all move forward, leaving the darkness of the past year behind us.

We encourage our brothers to learn more about the importance of this month. Check out the following resources:

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month via Asian Pacific Heritage

Exploring Places of AAPI History with the National Parks Service

31 Ways to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month via Asia Society

Learn About Asian-American Violence via NBC

What You Can Do About Asian-American Violence via Rolling Stone

Happy #AAPIHeritageMonth!