Asian Americans in North Texas celebrate AAPI month in May.
North Texas is closing out a month of celebrations in May for Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Facing prison or worse, her husband, Tom, fled on his own military jet and reunited with Jennifer and the kids in Guam before finding a sponsor family in Arizona. “So they would meet maybe at someone's house or maybe in the garage to get together but we don't have a home yet,” she said.To this day, it still serves as a hub for Vietnamese American families to host celebrations, health fairs, educational events, and even to vote in Dallas County elections in their own language. Over the years, Asian-owned businesses continued to grow around it.
Then there’s Saksith Kalayaboon, who immigrated to Garland from Thailand decades ago. Inspired by his daughter, he’s now the director the Miss Asia America International Pageant, which provides scholarships and educational opportunities for Asian American girls in North Texas.
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