C U L T U R A L H E R I T A G E & C O M M U N I T Y
Cultural Diversity Highlights and Social
Observances in May
A journey through the traditions, histories, and celebrations that honor the diverse
communities shaping America's cultural tapestry
W R I T T E N B Y Lisa E. Kirkwood
very year, the USA observes a number of cultural heritage months that recognize the significant
contribution of immigrants of various age groups, backgrounds, and ethnicities who have helped to build
the country as we know it today. Each month is a tribute to their life journeys, struggles, and ultimate
triumphs that shaped up the American history, culture, and society, and continue to build the fabled
American Dream now and into the future.
Preceded by February - Black History Month (African American History Month),
March - Women’s History Month & Irish American Heritage Month, and April -
Arab American Heritage Month, May is Older Americans Month, Jewish
American Heritage Month, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific
Islander Heritage Month.
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