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Passaic County recognizes local Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leaders
Summary
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners held an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ceremony on May 27, 2025, honoring community leaders and featuring cultural performances and proclamations.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners on May 27, 2025, held an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month ceremony that included cultural performances and proclamations honoring local community leaders.
Commissioner John Bartlett opened the event, noting the county has run the celebration for more than a decade and calling attention to AAPI New Jersey's teaching fellowship for K–12 educators. "This is a wonderful celebration," Bartlett said, noting the state mandate to teach AAPI history in K–12 classrooms and saying the community has long contributed to New Jersey history.
Chairman John Curry praised the county's practice of recognizing different communities and…
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