Columbia Neighbors: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 2025

From entrepreneurship to activism, the social and cultural influences of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage are infused within Uptown’s landscape. With local businesses inspired by a reverence for tradition, neighborhood nonprofits rooted in supporting Upper Manhattan’s ever-growing Asian American population, and a collective of community leaders dedicated to increasing representation across different spaces, these impactful contributions are a large part of Uptown’s story. In observance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage MonthColumbia Neighbors has curated a collection of stories and resources that celebrate Upper Manhattan’s AAPI community.