THE 2024 NATIONAL APIAHiP FORUM
WAS IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON ON SEPTEMBER 12-15.
This year's Forum spanned four days filled with enriching sessions and immersive tours, designed to deepen our understanding and commitment to Asian & Pacific Islander American heritage through the lens of historic preservation. Participants had the chance to engage with a diverse group of place-based experts, community leaders, and fellow enthusiasts from around the country and territories, gaining insights into the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the field.
Program activities were centralized in, but not limited to, Seattle’s Chinatown International District, the only area in the continental United States where Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, African Americans, and Vietnamese have settled together and built one neighborhood. The neighborhood’s recent listing, alongside Philadelphia's Chinatown and Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Places, underscored our mission's urgency and relevance. Program activities also reached Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island and outside the metro area as we dug deep to make meaningful connections within the Asian & Pacific Islander American diaspora throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Scroll down to see the full photo gallery—courtesy of Chris Kumaradjaja and others.
A man in a blue checkered shirt giving a speech at a wooden podium during a cultural event, with a colorful fabric draped behind him and a large presentation screen displaying a poster for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Historic Preservation Forum 2024, featuring images of buildings and city scenes.
A large gathering of diverse people seated in a spacious room with tall arched windows, some wearing masks, applauding, taking photos, and smiling during a presentation or event.
A woman speaking at a podium during a cultural event or conference, with an audience seated in front. The stage is decorated with colorful dragon costumes, red lanterns, and traditional Chinese text and symbols.
A woman with glasses speaking at a podium in a room with large arched windows and red curtains, with a colorful, decorative fabric or artwork visible on the left side.
A man with glasses and a Gradation vest is speaking into a microphone behind a wooden podium at an event. There are colorful traditional Asian decorations and vibrant flags, including the American flag and a flag with a white sun, in the background. A large portrait of a man is visible on the wall.
A woman at a podium speaking to an audience in a room with large windows. Several people are seated in front, some with laptops, listening. The background features a decorative fabric with colorful patterns and a red curtain.
A man with glasses speaking at a podium during a formal event, with a large colorful dragon decoration on the left and red curtains behind him, in a room with ornate white wall molding and Chinese characters on a sign to the right.
A man in a suit and mask is giving a presentation in a conference room with a large screen behind him displaying a slide about segregation and separation experienced by immigrants, featuring two images of buildings and stairs. Audience members are seated and listening.
A man and woman sitting at a table during a conference or panel discussion, smiling and looking at the audience. The man is wearing a light blue shirt with a conference badge, and the woman is wearing a purple top. There is a large projection screen behind them with a graphic of a scale.
A large group of people attending a presentation or lecture in a conference room. There is a large screen displaying a presentation about Vietnamese boat people journeys, with a map and text. The room has artistic decorations on the ceiling and a panel of historical information on the right wall.
A woman with long dark hair smiling and holding a microphone while speaking at a podium during a presentation. A projection screen displaying a slideshow is visible behind her.
A young woman standing at a podium with a microphone, smiling and wearing a badge that says 'SPEAKER'. She is in a conference room with a red and black background, and a large screen displaying a presentation in the background.
A man with glasses and a white shirt standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone in a room with red walls and a projection screen with images of parking lots and buildings.
A young woman with long dark hair and earrings speaking at a podium with a microphone in a room with orange walls and decorative black scrollwork. A projection screen with text is visible in the background.
A young man stands at a podium giving a presentation in a large room with a red and black wall design. A large screen behind him displays an old black-and-white aerial photograph of a city with numerous buildings and a prominent tall tower. Several audience members are visible, listening attentively.
A woman with glasses stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone during a presentation or speech, with a background featuring a red wall and some black decorative elements.
A man with dark hair, wearing a tan jacket and a white shirt, is standing behind a podium and smiling. There is a microphone in front of him. The background shows a red wall and decorative black metalwork.
A large group of diverse people posing for a photo outside the Wing Luke Museum, in front of a glass building with reflections of nearby buildings. The group includes men and women of various ages, some holding backpacks or bags, smiling at the camera.
A woman with glasses and dark hair, smiling, is standing behind a podium with a microphone in her right hand and her left hand raised. She appears to be giving a presentation at a conference or event. Behind her, a large screen displays information about her role as a Program Manager, Center for Equity Support Specialist, along with her email address, Lauren.Miles@4culture.org. There is a sign on the right side of the podium that reads "WELCOME NATION APIHIP FOR" with additional text partially visible. The background has red and black decorative patterns.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a beige and white patterned dress, speaking into a microphone at a podium during a presentation or event. Behind her is a large screen displaying a portrait of a woman named Teresa Mosqueda, with a logo of the television channel 4 Culture and a partially visible sign with red and black text about APIHAP.
A woman in a pink shirt speaking into a microphone on stage during a presentation, with a large screen behind her displaying a slide about history events in Seattle, Washington, scheduled for September 12-15, 2024.
A large group of people attending a conference or seminar, sitting and standing, with some clapping and others holding drinks, in a hall with grey walls.
A group of people standing together on a stage, smiling and posing for a photo, with a large presentation screen behind them displaying information about a conference event in Seattle, Washington, scheduled for September 12-15, 2024, related to preserving local communities.
Two women at a presentation or conference, one speaking into a microphone, the other looking down at a stand with materials. There are informational posters and a TV screen in the background.
Two women sitting at a table during a panel or discussion at an event. One woman is speaking into a microphone while the other looks on. There are drinks, a notebook, a smartphone, and papers on the table. A large screen behind them shows a presentation slide with a smaller image of the women and a partially visible logo of the event.
Projection screen showing images of mosques in Greater Houston with their names and sources, including Al-Salam Mosque, Baitus-Samee Mosque, Masjid E Mohammedi, Tayyaba Masjid, Masjid Al-Sahabah, and Jama Mecca Masjid.
A woman with a hijab and glasses sitting at a conference table with a laptop, and a woman standing at a podium with a microphone giving a presentation, with a large screen displaying slides behind her.
Four women sitting at a panel discussion table, one speaking into a microphone, with notebooks and water bottles in front of them.
A woman with black hair and glasses speaking into a microphone at a podium, wearing a red dress with floral patterns, in front of a red wall with black decorative elements and a screen showing an image of a playground in the background.
A young girl with long dark hair, wearing a school uniform with a plaid skirt, stands at a lectern with a microphone, speaking or reading. An older girl with long, wavy hair and wearing a dark sweater stands beside her, looking down at the lectern. They are in a room with red walls and a decorative black wrought-iron railing.
Three people seated at a table, with one woman speaking into a microphone; a man on the left is looking at her, and a woman on the right is listening; bottles and papers on the table, background with colorful wall design and curtains.
A woman with glasses speaking into a microphone at a meeting or event, seated at a table with various items including a water bottle, papers, and a black thermos, with a large screen displaying a photo of stacked bowls in the background.
A woman with dark hair holding a microphone stands at a podium, smiling at a presentation event. Behind her are display panels with text and images about the resilience of Sikhs from 2001 to the present day.
Group of women sitting at a panel table during a conference or meeting, with one woman clapping, some papers, a water bottle, and microphones on the table, in front of a colorful backdrop.
A large group of people attending a presentation or event, with a slideshow on a screen showing a colorful photo of a parade or gathering dressed in vibrant costumes for a celebration, with informational posters on the side.
A group of diverse people in a conference room, some wearing face masks, listening attentively; one woman speaking into a microphone, with a conference badge attached to her jacket.
A large conference room filled with seated attendees listening to a speaker at the front. There are informational posters on the walls, a projected presentation, and various beverages and laptops on the tables.
Group of five diverse people smiling and standing together, holding a brochure at an indoor event with historical and political displays in the background.
A man stands at a podium in front of a large projected map showing the outline of a land mass, with text indicating an uprising began in March 1945 and mentioning Chiribon/Jelbon island.
A woman speaking into a microphone in front of a large screen displaying a PowerPoint presentation during a conference. The slide introduces Emy Tagama Keola, detailing roles, background, and activities, with several photographs of people and places on the slide.
Panel of four individuals sitting at a conference table on stage, with a presenter speaking at a podium to their right, and a projection screen above them displaying a presentation slide.
A man with long hair tied up in a bun, wearing a colorful, patterned shirt, stands at a podium holding a microphone and smiling during a presentation. Behind him are large display boards and a wall with a red-orange color.
Three people seated at a table on a stage during a panel or discussion event, with a dark tablecloth, water bottles, and notebooks in front of them. The woman on the left has a floral shirt and a pink scrunchie, the man in the middle has on a black cap and colorful sweatshirt, and the woman on the right is dressed in a white blazer and is smiling. The background features purple curtains and a wall with a painted decorative pattern of waves and swirls.
Four people are seated and speaking at an event. One person is holding a microphone and speaking, while others listen attentively. The background features dark curtains and a conference room setting.
Woman standing in front of a large historic Japanese advertising poster or sign on a museum wall, with her arm extended and gesturing.
Group of people waiting outside a hotel called Louisa Hotel, with some wearing face masks, holding papers, and carrying backpacks, standing near the entrance on a city street.
A diverse group of people gathered outside on a rainy day, listening attentively to a woman with gray hair and glasses, who appears to be giving a talk or tour. Some people wear masks, backpacks, and rain jackets, with trees and storefronts in the background.
A lively indoor scene at a bookstore or library event with people sitting and standing, some smiling and others engaged in activities, surrounded by books, artwork, and lockers, illuminated by warm lighting.
A diverse group of people attending a presentation or talk in a bookstore or library. The speaker, a woman, is reading from a paper at a microphone, and the audience is seated and listening attentively. The room is decorated with bookshelves, plants, and posters.
A woman in a denim jacket standing at a microphone in a bookstore or library, looking at her phone.
A man in a maroon shirt and glasses is speaking at a book event in a bookstore, holding a microphone and looking at his phone. Several people in face masks are seated and listening, with bookshelves filled with colorful books behind him, and a large green plant to the right.
A woman in a purple patterned dress stands at a microphone on a stage, holding papers, while a large screen to her left displays a colorful banner for an Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Forum with QR codes, a scenic image of a city, and text indicating the event location as Seattle, WA, and the date as September 10-11.
A diverse group of six people standing together indoors, smiling at the camera, at a social or professional event.
A diverse group of people walking outdoors along a street, some wearing backpacks and holding signs. The background features parked cars, trees, and buildings, indicating an organized outdoor event or demonstration.
A crowd of people sitting at tables inside a modern building with large windows and exposed wooden beams, with trees and houses visible outside.
A large group of people attending a presentation or lecture in a spacious room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a high wooden ceiling with exposed beams and ductwork. A speaker is standing at the front of the room near a presentation screen.
A large indoor conference room filled with people sitting at tables, listening to a speaker at a podium. The room has wooden beams on the ceiling, large windows showing trees outside, and a projector screen displaying a presentation. There are banners with the message 'STOP LAVA RIDGE!'
Three people standing together indoors near banners with text and images related to exploring Japanese American history and civil rights. The group includes a man in a brown blazer, a woman with glasses and a black and white dress, and a man with a lemon print shirt.
A group of people, some with backpacks and rain jackets, listening to a woman wearing a blue cap and headset in front of an outdoor informational display in a wooded area.
People holding umbrellas gather outdoors near a wooden wall with murals, trees, and a marina with boats in the background during overcast and rainy weather.
A crowd of people gathered inside a wooden-walled hall, listening to a speaker near a display with a red banner and images. One person is taking a photo with a smartphone. The audience is standing and appears attentive.
Two women smiling and standing together inside a community center with a sign that reads 'Filipino American Community Bainbridge Island & Vicinity,' featuring flags of the United States and the Philippines.
Group of people gathered in a room with bookshelves, standing and clapping, some smiling and a few wearing face masks.
A large group of diverse people posing outdoors in front of tall green trees, some holding umbrellas, with a wooden building and a sign that says 'Exclusion Memorial' in the background.
Group of seven people standing outdoors near a lake under a cloudy sky, smiling and posing for the photo, some wearing glasses and casual outdoor clothing.
People standing outside a building with a sign reading 'Panama Hotel Tea & Coffee' on the window. There are benches, a red streetlamp, and trees nearby.
Group of people gathered on an outdoor staircase, with a woman speaking into a microphone, and a mural depicting traditional Asian imagery and people in the background.
Three people sitting side by side on a wooden bench under a concrete shelter. The background shows a fence, trees, and a city skyline with tall buildings. The individuals are smiling and appear to be enjoying a day outdoors.
Two men standing inside a restaurant holding a metal plaque. The man on the left is wearing glasses, a blue shirt that says FITNESS SF, and beige shoes. The man on the right is wearing glasses, a dark jacket, and hiking shoes, and is also wearing a baseball cap. In the background, there are tables with dishes, bottles, and people dining.
People gathered in a room around a table with food and drinks, serving themselves. There are large windows and various books and decorations in the background.
An elderly woman and a young woman are smiling and posing together for a photo in an office. The elderly woman, wearing glasses and a pink sweater, is holding a paper plate with food. The young woman, wearing a colorful top and light-colored jeans, is kneeling on the floor and holding a framed certificate from the state of Alaska, awarded to Sarah Palin, Governor.
A woman giving a presentation to a seated audience of four women in a room decorated with posters and flyers on the wall.
Three people standing side by side at a gathering, smiling at the camera with a bookshelf behind them, and a framed picture and a sign that reads 'Filipino American Nat'l Historical Society' above them.
A diverse group of people smiling and posing outdoors in front of a colorful mosaic art installation surrounded by green trees.
A group of diverse people walking on a city sidewalk, with storefronts, parked cars, and a street with traffic signs in the background.
A group of diverse people waiting at a crosswalk on a city street during overcast weather, with buildings, trees, and traffic lights visible in the background.
Crowd of people waiting in line inside a coffee shop with exposed wooden beams and ductwork ceiling, decorated with a large flower-shaped light fixture and framed artwork on the walls.
Group of diverse people posing for a photo inside a museum or cultural center, with informational signs and red lantern decorations on the ceiling.
A diverse group of people, including men and women of various ages and ethnicities, gathered outdoors in front of a fence and parked cars under cloudy skies. Some are smiling and making peace signs, and yellow bags are in the foreground. In the background, there are buildings, trees, electric scooters, and other people seated at tables, suggesting a community event or volunteer activity.
A crowd of people standing outside a red brick building with a bronze statue of a man in traditional attire on a black pedestal. The building has a sign reading 'Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association' and a red banner with Chinese characters. The crowd appears to be waiting or observing something.
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