CELEBRATING DIVERSITY THE EXCHANGE SUMMER 2021 May was Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) “AAPI Heritage Month is an opportunity Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions to highlight the history, culture, and and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements accomplishments of AAPI Americans. of the United States. In that spirit, we launched an Many Asian and Pacific Islanders AppExchange collection page of AAPI-owned businesses. Now, you can find trusted apps and feel invisible in our society, and it’s expertise from businesses owned by people of all important to shine a light and help In Reflectiontypes of Asian descent, including Pacific Islander, ting “As an Asian woman leader in tech, it is them be seen and acknowledged. c This year, because of the increase in Refle important to me to share that diversity AAPI assaults and hate, it’s important of thought comes from diversity of to stand with them and work to make PI experiences. There are stereotypes of this country a place that is safe and on AA Asians that need to be reconsidered.” welcoming of them and their gifts.” age Month Julia Khon, UnaBuro Dale Gish, Dayspring Partners Herit “For PowerFluence, it means the 3 Cs: South Asian, and East Asian. In May, Salesforce It provides a platform to CELEBRATE donated $600,000 to Stop AAPI the accomplishments of the vast Hate and $250,000 to the Chinatown Community Development Center. Tableau = Foundation also range of communities and cultures donated over $100,000 in software, services, and that form the AAPI heritage. It’s the financial support to Stop AAPI Hate’s public information programs. But there is so much more to month where we COMMUNICATE our be done. As a start, we wanted to hear from the AAPI culture to foster integration with other community directly, so we asked AAPI-owned businesses the question, “What does AAPI Heritage cultures. It’s an opportunity to create Month mean to you?”. Then, check out 30+ AAPI- owned businesses on COMMUNITY outreach and to remind AppExchange. us of how important diversity and inclusion is for all of our success.” Peter Grambs, PowerFluence LLC “This is a time to reflect on the lived historical experiences of Asian Americans in this country. All too often, Asian Americans are labeled as a ‘model minority’ despite being mistreated socially, politically, and economically for centuries. Within the Asian American community, this is also a time to reflect and address the widening inequality amongst Asian Americans and to help open doors for underserved communities and build alliances across racial and economic barriers for a more equitable American society.” Sai Gudivada, Oloop Technology Solutions Keep the conversation going. If you are a Salesforce Partner who is passionate about diversity and inclusivity, join the Partner 9 Diversity & Inclusion Collaboration Group.