In this FOX 29 News Special, stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture, from food to voting, are shared in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
In our half hour special "FOX 29 Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month," Jennifer Lee went out into the community to highlight some amazing AAPI stories in the greater Philadelphia area.Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija is the first Asian American county commissioner in Pennsylvania. At just 37, he’s leading the county’s Board of Elections.
That's why I want to share this award with the Philadelphia Chinatown community," said Lai.The Philadelphia Riichi Mah-Jawn Club is cultivating community through mahjong, focusing on the Japanese version of the game."My mother always said that when they're shuffling the tiles, that was the best time that they could gossip. Talk about the kids, those kinds of things," said Mike Lee, President of Philly Riichi Mah-Jawn Club.
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