May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

多元化聚焦 该活动旨在颂扬RTD员工以及RTD所服务的大社区的多样性，并促进大家对彼此社会与文化上的共同点和差异点的理解与欣赏。“多样性聚焦”活动体现了RTD所秉持的价值观：热情、尊重、多样性、诚信、协作和主人翁精神。

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is a time of reflection and celebration, tracing its roots back to the 95th Congress in 1977-1978. This period saw the introduction of joint resolutions aimed at honoring the accomplishments of individuals from these communities. Eventually, these efforts culminated in the designation by Congress of the first 10 days of May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week. Subsequently, President Jimmy Carter issued 第4650号公告 1979年3月28日，美国总统首次发布公告，宣布设立“亚太裔传统周”。多年来，这一纪念活动不断发展，乔治·H·W·布什总统于1990年5月正式将该月定为首个“亚太裔传统月”。

亚太裔和原住民（AANHPI）历史的一个重要方面，在于该群体对交通运输领域的贡献，例如以下这些人的非凡成就便充分体现了这一点： 陈林秀. Chin's leadership and expertise were instrumental in the construction of major railroads in the United States during the 19th century. He served as the foreman for Chinese workers on projects such as the Central Pacific Railroad and the 丹佛太平洋铁路公司, which was the first railroad to enter this state to serve the Colorado Territory. It covered the hundred miles between Cheyenne and Denver, routed through the railroad town of Evans. Chin played a pivotal role in connecting the nation through these vital transportation arteries. His legacy stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit and invaluable contributions of Asian Americans in Colorado and across the country, and to the development of modern transportation infrastructure.

此外，该项目的完工 第一条横贯大陆铁路 1869年5月10日，这一事件成为美国历史上的里程碑式成就。这项工程奇迹不仅将美国东西两岸连接起来，还彻底改变了横贯全国的旅行方式，将旅行时间从六个月缩短至一周。 12,000名华工为铁路西段的建设作出了不可或缺的贡献，正是他们的付出才使工程得以完工。尽管面临偏见和恶劣的工作条件等种种逆境，这些工人依然坚持不懈，积极争取公平的工资和更安全的工作环境。他们的坚韧与决心，体现了美国“机会均等”和“劳动尊严”这些历久弥新的理想。

As we celebrate AANHPI Month, we also recognize the late former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta. Mineta was the first Asian-American to serve in this position and is the longest-serving Secretary in the history of the U.S. Department of Transportation. He became the 14th Secretary of Transportation on Jan. 25, 2001. Mineta's recognition of the significance of equitable treatment for all individuals enabled him to establish a profound link between transportation and civil rights. He shaped the transportation elements in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. He was also instrumental in shaping and passing legislation that provided restitution to Japanese Americans to redress their treatment by the U.S. government in the 1940s.

RTD is proud to be a workplace and a public transit provider that holds diversity and respect as values while ensuring no one – neither employees nor customers – is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Concurrently, RTD acknowledges that as a society there is still a long road ahead to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all.

RTD encourages all employees to commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month whether with their teams or individually. Some suggestions include:

参加 科罗拉多龙舟节, July 27 and 28 at Sloan’s Lake. This free annual festival build bridges of awareness, knowledge and understanding between the diverse Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and the general public through cultural education, leadership development and athletic competition. It features dragonboat races, cultural performances, food vendors and a marketplace selling traditional crafts and goods.

  • 探索 亚洲艺术 collection at the Denver Art Museum. This collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the Western United States. Included are 5,000 objects spanning 4,000 years of Asian art and culture. These collections can be viewed online or in person.
  • 参加由……主办的首届AAPINH节， Filipino- American Community of Colorado (FACC) . 此次活动为人们提供了了解并庆祝这些社区丰富文化遗产的机会。
  • 欢迎加入亚太裔律师协会（APABA）及其合作伙伴，共同参加庆祝亚太及夏威夷原住民与太平洋岛民（AANHPI）文化遗产月的特别活动：“放大科罗拉多州亚裔专业人士的声音。" This event will feature a panel of AANHPI professionals in law, business, real estate and politics sharing their stories, amplifying voices and celebrating the diverse perspectives within the AANHPI community in Colorado.
  • Participate in a stunning showcase of Japanese cultural heritage from ARCINDA (The Art and Culture of Indonesia) with a dance performance and gamelan, the percussion orchestra that is integral to Indonesian culture, at the Sam Gary Branch Library 5月11日星期六上午11:30至下午12:30。
  • 探索 远东中心 位于丹佛市的韦斯特伍德社区，该社区最近被科罗拉多州历史协会指定为历史遗址。
  • 探索 丹佛“小西贡”网页 to view a wide array of authentic Vietnamese restaurants, shops and cultural events that showcase the unique flavors and traditions of Vietnam. This month there will be vendors at the AAPI Culture Fest, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the McNichols Civic Center Building.

As we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month, let us honor the past and recognize these communities' ongoing contributions to the tapestry of American society. Through their resilience, ingenuity and unwavering spirit, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have left an indelible mark on the transportation landscape and beyond, enriching the fabric of our nation's history.

多元化聚焦 认可总统公告、行政命令和公共法律中规定的特别纪念活动，并遵循RTD对多样性、公平、包容和归属感的承诺。请注意，参与这些活动属于自愿性质，且不支付报酬。如果活动在常规排班期间举行，则需经主管批准方可参加。