May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month [1], and Gold House is kicking things off by naming its prestigious A100. On May 3, the nonprofit group launched its annual list to recognize Asians and Pacific Islanders [2] who make an impact on their community. This year's honorees include entertainers like Olivia Rodrigo [3], and K-Pop phenomenons Blackpink.

The judges — who included Daniel Dae Kim, Michelle Yeoh, Lea Salonga, and more — also selected Saweetie, Kelly Marie Tran, Olivia Munn, Auli'i Cravalho, Naomi Osaka, H.E.R., and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan [4], to name a few. And, of course, our first South Asian vice president, Kamala Harris [5], was highlighted on the list as well. As Sandra Oh [6] once said, "It's an honor just to be Asian." [7] Check out Gold House's full selection of 2021 honorees here [8].