May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a time to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of people of Asian and Pacific Island descent.
This month commemorates the arrival of Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843, as well as the contributions of Chinese immigrants to the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
More than 51,000 employees of Asian and Pacific Island descent contribute to the business goals and organizational successes of the Postal Service. USPS recognizes that a diverse workforce improves service outcomes and financial performance.
This year’s theme is “Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion” — three principles mirroring the goals of the Postal Service as it moves forward in the 21st century.