OKLAHOMA CITY — On Friday, May 23, from 5-8 p.m., the Oklahoma Historical Society will highlight the history, heritage and contributions of the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in Oklahoma with “2025 AANHPI Collective History Day.” The event will take place at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.
This event will be an evening of reflection and celebration, bringing together Oklahomans interested in exploring our state’s shared experiences of the AANHPI communities. It will feature a book signing, a panel discussion with authors and scholars specializing in the topic, amazing cultural performances and some interactive activities.
Steve Le and Talia J. Tasi will be the event’s emcees. Michael Yebisu, Dr. Nyla Ali Khan, Dr. Imad Enchassi and Dr. David Prentice will participate in the panel discussion. There will be musical performances from Dr. Wei Jia, Nuoqi You and Hamed Erfani. Traditional Filipino and Hawaiian dances, among others, will be part of the program. A tea ceremony and authentic finger food tasting will be available thanks to the participating AANHPI organizations.
Admission to “2025 AANHPI Collective History Day” is free to the public, but guests must register online in advance for logistical purposes. Donations to support our history projects, community engagement events, exhibits and more are welcome.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.