The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will host its 2025 Heritage Summit and Awards Dinner / by David Hwang

May 21-22 in New York City, marking a major celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) identity and influence during AANHPI Heritage Month.

The two-day event will bring together leaders from across entertainment, business, public service, and community organizing. The summit aims to elevate conversations around identity, inclusion, and intergenerational progress, while highlighting the achievements and power of the AANHPI community.

Honorees at this year’s awards dinner include actor and director Lucy Liu, Oscar-nominated actor and producer Stephanie Hsu, and Vivek Ranadivé, owner and chairman of the Sacramento Kings. Attendees will also get a special preview of Monkey King, a new production by David Henry Hwangand composer Huang Ruo.

In addition to Hwang, key participants at the event include Tan France, Poorna Jagannathan, Tati Gabrielle, Juju Chang, and Pablo Torre. The agenda features panels on media representation, fireside chats with prominent AANHPI figures, and more.

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