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TikTok Kicks Off Week of Programming for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Virtual event runs every evening from Tuesday through Saturday

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TikTok is marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a weeklong virtual event running Tuesday, May 26, through Saturday, May 30.

The video creation platform said in a blog post, “Every May, the U.S. celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize the rich cultural history and impact the AAPI community has made. As AAPI Heritage Month reaches its 30th anniversary, it’s important that we not only honor the legacies of those who have shaped the past, but also elevate those who are breaking barriers in the present.”

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