May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the technology industry has honored the heritage and contributions of the AAPI community, amplified Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, content creators, and innovators, and supported AAPI-owned businesses. Learn more in this week’s Tech At Work.
How Tech Honored Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Grubhub partnered with The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship to provide $1.2 million in grants to AAPI-owned restaurants.
Comcast amplified content celebrating Asians and Asian Americans and advanced initiatives to support digital equity in AAPI communities and combat anti-Asian stereotypes in the media.
Lyft covered part of riders’ costs to select Asian night markets across the country.
Amazon launched a new storefront to spotlight the innovations and advancements made by Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned small businesses.
Nasdaq amplified the voices of AAPI innovators and entrepreneurs.
CDW spotlighted the personal experiences of its employees who are members of the company’s Pan Asian Council Business Resource Group.
Google shared the stories, artistic expressions, and inspiring work of AAPI creators and innovators.
Zoom supported and celebrated the AAPI community.
Apple curated a collection of music and podcasts made by AAPI creators and voices.
Dell amplified the stories of its employees who are members of the AAPI community.
Coursera compiled a collection of free courses to honor the heritage, culture, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
General Motors highlighted how eight percent of the GM Financial senior leadership team and workforce were Asians and Pacific Islanders in 2023, an increase from 2022.
Deloitte spotlighted two of its employees who received the company’s inclusive leadership award and are members of the AAPI community.
Indeed shared thoughts from Asian American leaders on the common challenges they face in today’s workplace and how employers can better support them.
Uber provided interesting facts about traditions, beliefs, and values of its employees who identify as Asian and Pacific Islander.
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