The Mariners would like to recognize Asian-American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander players, front office staff and community members. Together, we recognize and celebrate their impact while acknowledging, learning and listening to be a champion of change and inclusion.

The month of May marks two important markers in AANHPI history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the US in May of 1843, as well as the contributions of Chinese workers in the building of the transcontinental railroad which was completed in May of 1869.

We look forward to creating a path forward through love and coalition, and encourage you to check out the resources collected below.

Our Stories are Your Stories (OSAYS) is a grassroots awareness campaign highlighting AANHPI voices through video storytelling. In this video, Mari Horita of the Seattle Kraken, Maya Mendoza-Exstrom of Sounders FC and our very own Katherine Cheng discuss the importance of representation in sports.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Night at T-Mobile Park

Supporting AANHPI-Owned Businesses

We are proud to partner with Intentionalist, an organization that makes it easy to find and support local small businesses and the diverse people behind them through everyday decisions about where we eat, drink and shop. For the month of May, the Mariners are encouraging fans to #SpendLikeItMatters and support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander-owned businesses in our community.

Receipt & Receive: Upload your receipts when you #SpendLikeItMatters at any AANHPI-owned small businesses throughout the month of May for a chance to win prizes from your favorite Seattle sports teams!

AANHPI Heritage Month Marketplace: Intentionalist has curated a marketplace of gift certificates, products and services from AANHPI-owned businesses throughout the Greater Seattle area. Each purchase supports a local small business, and you can learn about the people and story behind the items for sale. Whether as a gift for yourself or someone special, itā€™s a great way to #SpendLikeItMatters!

Resources to Support AANHPI

Celebrating Our Voices: Front Office Team Members

Renee Steyh