Interwoven: Identity, Solidarity, Strength
The 2026 national Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month theme, "Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together," highlights the importance of leveraging the collective power of Asian and Pasifika communities, uplifting their stories, and serving as bridge builders within and across communities. At California State University, Northridge (CSUN), due to our academic calendar, our celebration begins in April rather than May to ensure the inclusion and active participation of our campus community.
In alignment with this national theme, CSUN has adapted the campus theme, "Interwoven: Identity, Solidarity, Strength." This theme recognizes the layered identities and shared histories that shape our campus and extend far beyond it. Like threads in a tapestry, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) cultures, languages, migration journeys, and lived experiences are distinct, yet deeply interconnected. Together, they form a collective story grounded in perseverance, collaboration, and cultural pride.
Throughout April and May, the CSUN AANHPI/APIDA Heritage Month webpage will feature:
- A full calendar of events taking place across campus
- Narratives and spotlights from APIDA students, faculty, and staff
- Custom Zoom backgrounds to show your support
- Curated campus-wide resources
- And more
We invite the entire CSUN community, along with our campus and community partners, to join us in celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi histories, cultures, and excellence. Together, we honor our interwoven stories, strengthen our solidarity, and continue building a future rooted in unity and collective power.
Hosting a program to honor 2026 APIDA Heritage Month, please submit your program by March 27, 2026:
Events
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Zoom Backgrounds
We invite you to use one of the Zoom Backgrounds as we continue celebrating APIDA Heritage Month.
Academic Programs
Asian American Studies
The CSUN AAS Department is, historically, the second Asian American Studies Department in the nation to achieve departmental status. There had been student demand for classes on Asian American experiences since the late 1960s. However, it wasn’t until 1990, under the leadership of former Vice President of Academic Affairs, Bob Suzuki, that the Asian American Studies (AAS) Department was established. The Asian American Studies Department at CSUN is dedicated to exploring and understanding the experiences of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans, aiming to promote social justice, diversity, and cultural awareness through education and research. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the department.
AAS offers more than 30 courses – one of the most comprehensive AAS curriculum available in the California State University system. Students learn about a wide variety of topics: race and critical thinking, ethnic and multiracial communities, gender and sexuality, research methods; mental health and personality. Many of these courses also fulfill GE requirements.
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES
Asian American Studies Pathways Project
University Counseling Services – APIDA Programs
OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES
Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC)
Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement
Pacific Asian Counseling Services
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community and Cultural Center
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
KIWA Workers for Justice
Little Tokyo Service Center
Tuesday Night Café
Stop AAPI Hate
Legal Aid Foundation of LA (LAFLA)
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment
Chinatown Community for Equitable Development
AAPI Women Lead
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics
Visual Communications
South Asian American Digital Archives
Thai Community Development Center
More AAPI Resources in Los Angeles