TELL US: Do you know a local AAPI-owned business that deserves recognition? Help us highlight local businesses in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia owned by those in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander community
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (WJXT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is around the corner, and this year’s national theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.”
It focuses on the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to create a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity.
During the month of May, we want to highlight those in the AAPI community who own local businesses!
From restaurants to beauty shops to boutique stores and more, if you know of a local AAPI-owned business in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia that deserves some recognition, share the details with us in the form below:
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A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.
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