Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Throughout May, we’ve celebrated Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month across our global Vaulter community with open dialogues and educational initiatives hosted by our Multi-Culture Employee Resource Group (ERG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team.
AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the global contributions, achievements, and cultural heritage of Asian and Pacific Islanders, including our Vaulters who identify as Asian and Pacific Islander. It’s a time to recognize the diverse cultures, histories, and experiences of AAPI communities and their significant impact on American society and beyond. This year’s theme, selected by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council, was “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity,” which builds on a leadership advancement theme series that began in 2021.
The AAPI communities include a rich history of cultures, traditions, and experiences, intersecting in many ways, and consist of 50 distinct ethnic groups, speaking over 100 languages – with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries. Within these diverse groups, intersections emerge through shared values, struggles, and aspirations. Whether it’s the convergence of languages, traditions, or migration stories, these intersections foster solidarity and unity, while also highlighting the unique challenges that different segments of the AAPI population face. From the common threads of discrimination and prejudice to the celebration of cultural heritage and achievements, these intersections serve as focal points for dialogue, collaboration, and advocacy, driving the collective pursuit of equity, representation, and empowerment.
To conclude AAPI month, we hosted a virtual event where Vaulters challenged their knowledge, discovered fascinating facts, and connected with each other in a vibrant trivia game that offered a unique and engaging way to learn and celebrate Asian Pacific heritage. Engaging our Vaulters in these activities fosters a sense of inclusivity, appreciation, and understanding of the rich tapestry of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures within the workplace.
Creating a space for open dialogue and reflection for AAPI members encourages mutual respect, empathy, and solidarity among AAPI Vaulters and their communities. Our goal here at Commvault is to promote a more inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated for their unique backgrounds and identities.
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