This resolution designates July 18 to August 17, 2025, as South Asian American Heritage Month in San Francisco, highlighting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the South Asian community. It aims to affirm this diversity as a vital part of the city's identity and inclusivity.
Resolution declaring July 18, 2025, through August 17, 2025, as South Asian American Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco; and affirming the cultural, religious, and linguistic richness within the South Asian community, and recognizing this pluralism as a source of strength that contributes to San Francisco’s identity as an open, inclusive, and forward-looking city.
How it got here
The resolution to declare South Asian American Heritage Month originated from a recognition of the contributions and challenges faced by the South Asian community in San Francisco.
Supervisors Mahmood, Mandelman, Walton, Dorsey, Chen, Fielder, Sherrill, Sauter, Engardio, and Chan introduced the resolution to declare July 18 through August 17, 2025, as South Asian American Heritage Month.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, affirming the cultural, religious, and linguistic richness of the South Asian community.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without his approval.
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