Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage. Hello and welcome. During the month of may we celebrate and recognize the Rich Heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their contributions to our country. This is a time when we pay tribute to the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, whose diverse and Lasting Legacy has enriched this countrys history. Today we share some of their storie stories. First, critics call dana burgess a national treasure. He is rooted in washington where he founded his own Dance Company identity, bringine narrative of Pacific Islander narrative to the stage. Now hes collaborating with the smithsonian. I was just blown away by it. In the halls of the National Portrait gallery with mark anthony, michael j. Fox, he stands tall, his image reflecting the strength, grace and determination of a choreographer and dancer who has become a fixture in the washington community. Im not just representing myself and the dance community,