The failure to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual culture as art is closely tied to the fact that the original inhabitants of Australia were not counted in the census until 1967.
I think the visibility and the level that the increased participation of organizations in Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities is also an indication of the increasing voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in civic life.
Arturo Sandoval, noted Cuban trumpet star, has received numerous honors throughout his career including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and an Emmy Award, solidifying his impact on music.