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Advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Learn more:

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YOU'RE INVITED — Please join the @WhiteHouse and @WHIAANHPI on May 13 for a community-wide celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This event will begin at 12pm ET - sign up to receive the livestream link:

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Lasting Legacies: A White House Celebration of AA & NHPI Heritage & History

Join us on May 13 for a community-wide Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration!

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🚨 NEW: On Tuesday, May 31st, global K-pop phenomenon and Grammy-nominated musical group from the Republic of Korea BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”) will join @POTUS at the White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and celebrate AA and NHPI Heritage Month.

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📷 On Tuesday, @POTUS welcomed global K-pop phenomenon @bts_bighit to the White House to discuss the need to come together in solidarity, Asian inclusion and representation, and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. #AANHPIHM

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TODAY AT 2:30PM ET: Global K-pop phenomenon BTS will join @PressSec at the top of the White House Press Briefing, where the Grammy-nominated musical group will deliver brief remarks. #AANHPIHM

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At 3pm ET, @POTUS will welcome BTS to the Oval Office to discuss the need to come together in solidarity, Asian inclusion and representation, and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.

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ICYMI — In May, @potus and @vp welcomed global K-pop phenomenon @bts_bighit to the White House to celebrate the power of diversity, build solidarity, and raise awareness around anti-Asian hate. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the visit here: #tbt

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Thanks for having us at the White House! It was a huge honor to discuss important issues with @POTUS today. We're very grateful for #BTSARMY who made it all possible.🫰💜 #BTS #방탄소년단 #BTSatTheWhiteHouse

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📢 WATCH LIVE: Tune in now for a briefing with @PressSec — featuring global K-pop phenomenon BTS. #AANHPIHM

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Live | The White House

LIVE White House events and press briefings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials.

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Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders serve at every level of government, helping to strengthen the fabric of our Nation. This week, @VP met with staffers from across the Biden-Harris Administration to recognize their contributions and celebrate #AANHPIHM .

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As millions come together to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we are devastated by news of yet another mass shooting in America. Our team is monitoring the situation in Monterey Park, California. We grieve for the families whose loved ones were killed and wounded in the attack.

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Read President Biden’s statement honoring Filipino American History Month:

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"Find something that you enjoy doing and make it creative. We need more AAPIs in the creative realm" - @RossButler #AAPIYouth

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Happy #KoreanAmericanDay ! Today, we honor the contributions of the #KoreanAmerican community and commemorate the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the U.S. on January 13, 1903. We’re proud to celebrate the Korean American experience today and every day.

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Happy #KoreanAmericanDay from the @WhiteHouse ! Read @POTUS ’s message honoring the #KoreanAmerican community.

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The Biden-Harris Administration joins you in honoring the extraordinary courage and contributions of generations of Korean immigrants and Korean Americans. Today, @POTUS issued a special message to all those celebrating Korean American Day.

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Today, for our #WomensHistoryMonth Spotlight, we honor White House Staff Secretary and Senior Advisor to the President Neera Tanden.

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🧵 NEWS: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its first-ever national strategy to promote safety and equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and...

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and...

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Today, our nation awoke to news of yet another act of senseless gun violence — this time in Monterey Park, and at a moment when countless families are celebrating the Lunar New Year. @VP mourned the lives lost and reaffirmed the Administration's support for local authorities.

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DYK @JLin7 's been bullied 4 being #AsianAmerican ? Join him & #ActToChange against bullying →

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Jeremy Lin's Advice On Bullying

Hear Jeremy Lin's story and advice on bullying. Join him in the #ActToChange movement!

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. @MaulikPancholy kicks off a discussion on #AAPIs in the arts & entertainment w/ actor @ChloeBennet4 & @bradjenkins of @funnyordie ! #FF2060

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On Tuesday, @POTUS and @FLOTUS hosted a White House reception in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — with remarks from @VP and @AmbassadorTai . Watch the event here:

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40 years ago, the nation was shaken by the heinous murder of Vincent Chin, whose death sparked the modern Asian American civil rights movement. This week, @POTUS and @VP delivered messages to community members who are honoring Vincent Chin's life and legacy in Detroit.

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Today, @POTUS marked the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, one of several discriminatory federal laws that expressly targeted Chinese immigrants and paved the way for further policies restricting immigration from Asia.

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Statement from President Joe Biden on the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion...

Our nation was founded on the fundamental idea that we are created equal and deserve to be treated equally. But for 61 years, the Chinese Exclusion Act failed to live up to that promise. It weaponi...

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Norman Y. Mineta was an extraordinary public servant, veteran, trailblazer, and beloved giant who left an indelible mark on American history. While his passing represents an enormous loss, the immeasurable impact of his kindness and love of country will live on in each of us.

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🚨 NEW: Today, @POTUS announced his intent to nominate Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor.

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President Biden Nominates Julie Su for Secretary of the Department of Labor | The White House

Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Julie is a tested and experienced leader, who will continue to build a stronger,...

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Today, @SecretaryPete and @USDOT are in New York City to hear from AA and NHPI community members about their experiences on public transit.

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In New York today & looking forward to visiting with transit colleagues working to improve safety and the transit experience, including for those in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, who have too often been targets of hate crimes.

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@traciglee @RossButler @sujataday discuss AAPI visibility in Hollywood. Tune in live #AAPIYouth

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This #WomensHistoryMonth , we honor AA and NHPI women trailblazers. From Patsy Mink -- the first AA and NHPI woman in Congress, to @VP Kamala Harris, to our AA and NHPI women leaders in government, we celebrate the countless AA and NHPI women who have made their mark in history.

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Today we're celebrating the life & legacy of #AAPI trailblazer & #CivilRights icon Grace Lee Boggs. Rest in power, http://t.co/WehcMqjGo8

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Activist, Civil Rights Icon Grace Lee Boggs Dies at 100

Longtime civil rights icon Grace Lee Boggs died Monday morning at her home in Detroit.

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Whether it be the 1587 landing at Morro Bay, California, the establishment of Juan St. Malo in Louisiana, the Delano Manongs and United Farmworkers’ contributions to labor rights, or our veterans and nurses serving our country, Filipino American history is American history.

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. @POTUS honors the struggles, contributions & victories of Filipino-Americans. #WhiteHouseFAHM http://t.co/DKM10wRY59

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@Jabbawockeez : unique hip hop style + white masks & gloves = mesmerizing performance. #AAPISummit http://t.co/bgI9BDNvau

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Get the word out about bullying prevention! Share this infographic @ school, community space, online! #ActToChange http://t.co/goZlzFG19e

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Today and every day, it's on all of us to honor the legacy of Vincent Chin — and sustain the movement he inspired.

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Read President Biden's statement honoring Balbir Singh Sodhi:

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Join @GeorgeTakei in pledging to #ActToChange ! #IWillPledge #SpiritDay

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George Takei's Pledge Against Bullying

George Takei shares his powerful story about getting bullied as a child and why it's important to stand up against bullying. Join the #ActToChange movement! ...

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On this #DayofRemembrance , we honor the sacrifices of #JapaneseAmericans and remember the lessons of the past

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@PressSec Since day one, @POTUS and @VP have explicitly condemned hateful and xenophobic rhetoric and violence targeting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

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📷 Last night, @POTUS hosted the largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration ever held at the @WhiteHouse — and spoke to the nation about the power of our communities' stories. Watch the event: #AANHPIHM

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"WHIAAPI does meaningful work to prevent bullying in schools." - Imaan. Apply by 3/8 at

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✨ To everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in the United States and around the world, we wish you a joyous, peaceful, and prosperous Diwali! On Friday, @VP and the @SecondGentleman celebrated Diwali at the Vice President’s Residence:

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Today marks the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a celebration of our rich histories, cultures, and shared journey of resilience. #AANHPILegacy

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📷 On Friday, @VP and @emoritsugu46 visited San Francisco's Chinatown and spoke with small business owners about the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to support American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurship, including through expanded access to capital.

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President Biden Announces Additional Actions to Respond to Anti-Asian Violence, Xenophobia and Bias Read: @WhiteHouse

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Additional Actions to Respond to Anti-Asian Violence,...

“Too many Asian Americans have been walking up and down the streets and worrying, waking up each morning the past year feeling their safety and the safety of their loved ones are at stake. They’ve...

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📷 On Wednesday, @VP visited the Monterey Park community to pay respects and mourn those who were killed in the mass shooting on January 21. Read more:

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Watch @TheDailyShow tonite to see our #Sikh sisters+brothers speak about challenges they face in modern America! #SikhAllies @sikh_coalition

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Three years ago, eight people lost their lives at the hands of a gunman who targeted Asian-owned businesses in Georgia. Today, we remember and honor them: Yong Ae Yue Daoyou Feng Paul Andre Michels Xiaojie Emily Tan Delaina Ashley Yaun Suncha Kim Soon Chung Park Hyun Jung Grant

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📷 Across America and the world, Lunar New Year marks a time for hope, celebration, and renewal. On Thursday, @POTUS and @FLOTUS hosted a Lunar New Year reception at the People’s House to provide best wishes for a prosperous new year.

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🎓 Today, @POTUS issued the first-ever proclamation on National Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week to honor the AANAPISI program’s essential role in empowering generations of underserved AA and NHPI students.

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🚨 NEW: On Monday, June 13, @POTUS will sign into law H.R. 3525, the “Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act.”

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"The incarceration of Japanese Americans 80 years ago is a reminder to us today of the tragic consequences we invite when we allow racism, fear, and xenophobia to fester." – @POTUS

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Day Of Remembrance Of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II | The White House

Eighty years ago, on February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, stripping people of Japanese descent of their civil rights. That order and the subsequent actions...

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This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we renew our work to make the American Dream possible for all. Enjoy a special @WhiteHouse message on our communities' shared progress and how we can finish the job — together.

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📢 SAVE THE DATE – Please join the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders as it holds its seventh public meeting in Washington, DC on October 25-26, 2023. To tune in live, RSVP here: #AANHPICommission

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In honor of Filipino American History Month, @WHIAANHPI collaborated with @AsianJournalCom to share the stories of 15 Filipino American leaders working across the Biden-Harris Administration. 🧵

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On his first day in office, @POTUS established a government-wide initiative to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for the American people. Two years later, our efforts are yielding remarkable progress for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander communities. 🧵

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3 years ago today, a gunman claimed the lives of 6 innocent Sikh Americans in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. #RememberOakCreek http://t.co/dY3lvBKTQJ

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Today, @POTUS issued a statement on the Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration — marking 82 years since the signing of Executive Order 9066, which paved the way for the unjust incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.

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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration |...

On this day in 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forcible incarceration of over 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent – half of whom were children....

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🗣️ "Museums of this magnitude and consequence are going to inspire and educate." One year ago today, @POTUS signed H.R. 3525 into law, bringing the nation one step closer to the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

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ICYMI — Earlier this month, federal lawmakers passed legislation to create a pathway to establish the first national museum on Asian Pacific American history and culture. @POTUS looks forward to signing the bill into law. Read more from @emoritsugu46 :

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Statement from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu...

Today’s passage of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act, is a moment of great joy for our community and a wonderful...

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If you were affected by the wildfires in Hawai‘i, please apply for federal disaster assistance through @fema . 👉 Visit: 👉 Download the FEMA App: 👉 Call: 1-800-621-3362 (Supports relay services; press 3 for language options)

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7 days til #AAPISummit ! Check out line-up @JABBAWOCKEEZ @JennaUshkowitz @angryasianman & more! http://t.co/LdoA3HjJ6e http://t.co/gM9yrErNmq

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Today, for our #WomensHistoryMonth Spotlight, we acknowledge Lina M. Khan ( @linakhanFTC ) who currently serves as the Chair of the @FTC , a federal agency that deals with consumer protection and competition issues in broad sectors of the economy.

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“Today, we honor the victims, their families, and the Atlanta community that has shown extraordinary resilience in the face of tragedy.” — @POTUS

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Statement by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Honoring the Victims of the Fatal Shootings in Atlanta |...

One year ago today, eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were tragically killed by a gunman who attacked three Asian-run businesses. These horrific murders shook communities across...

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Meet our newly sworn-in President’s Advisory Commission on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, which will advise @POTUS on ways to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities. #AANHPICommission

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As Jains in the U.S. and around the world conclude the festivals of Paryushan and Das Lakshan, we extend our best wishes to all who are participating in this celebration of self-reflection and forgiveness. Michhami Dukkadam and Uttam Kshama!

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Happy #LunarNewYear ! 恭喜发财, 恭喜發財, Chúc Mừng Năm Mới, 새해복많이받으세요! May the #YearOfTheTiger bring you renewed passion, strength, and resilience.

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The Administration has also taken decisive action to combat hate crimes and dismantle long-standing prejudices that are often at the root of anti-Asian violence.

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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The Biden-Harris Administration is honored to join you in celebrating the ingenuity, grit, and perseverance of our nation's diverse AA and NHPI communities.

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@POTUS 👉 Finally, @POTUS signed an executive order to re-establish @WHIAANHPI and funded critical research to prevent and address xenophobia against AA and NHPI communities.

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Establishes the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native...

Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order establishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, and delivering on the President’s commitment...

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Where else would you see the amazing @HarryShumJr and @Jabbawockeez together? Only at the historic #AAPISummit ! http://t.co/Ry1QaaoCZE

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Summit selfie with 1,500 of our friends from 40 different states! #AAPISummit http://t.co/FyCJhw7IAD

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Happy Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander month! #AANHPImonth #WHIAAPI

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A Proclamation on Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2021 | The...

This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs)...

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On #YuriKochiyama 's 95th birthday, @NPR looks at her life as a civil rights leader alongside #MalcolmX #MalcolmXDay

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Today, @POTUS issued a statement marking the 81st anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which paved the way for the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

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Statement from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Day of Remembrance of Japanese American...

When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, eighty-one years ago today, it ushered in one of the most shameful periods in American history. The wrongful incarceration of 120,000...

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More inclusive data means better services for AA and NHPIs. That’s why @WHIAANHPI helped convene community leaders and federal partners last month to discuss the progress we've made together on data equity – along with the work that still lies ahead. 👉

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We as a country are immeasurably enriched by the vibrant history and rich heritage of Filipino Americans. In honor of Filipino American History Month, @VP met with leaders from across the Biden-Harris Administration to recognize their service to our nation.

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Happy Filipino American History Month! We join in celebration of the extraordinary ways generations of Filipino Americans have contributed to this nation, and honor our community's history of service and resilience.

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Happy birthday, @JLin7 ! Have a great time celebrating and thank you for your commitment to #ActToChange

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I’m proud of being #AsianAmerican but not of being bullied for it. Join me & #ActToChange to stand against bullying

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Today, Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison @emoritsugu46 traveled to Georgia and delivered a letter from @VP to community members honoring the eight lives tragically lost in the 2021 Atlanta spa murders.

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📣 @POTUS will nominate Julie Su, a tested leader and lifelong champion for workers, to serve as the nation's next Secretary of Labor. Learn more about the historic nomination:

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Join us in taking the #ActToChange pledge, along w/ @wheeler_forrest & @hudsondyang from @FreshOffABC , and more!

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Chinese American children's book author/illustrator Grace Lin's cover art is at @WhiteHouse for #APAHM . #WHChamps

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Despite repeated setbacks, the late Fred T. Korematsu bravely fought against Japanese American incarceration and never wavered in his pursuit of justice. Today, we honor his legacy and recommit ourselves to vigorously protecting the civil rights and liberties of all Americans.

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"I’m here on behalf of the American people to mourn with you, to pray with you, to let you know you’re loved and not alone." Today, @POTUS traveled to Monterey Park to grieve with the families impacted by the mass shooting on Lunar New Year's Eve.

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Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快樂 Chúc Mừng Năm Mới 새해 복 많이 받으세요

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From all of us at @WHIAANHPI , we wish you a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year!

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"The lives taken on January 21, 2023, were grandparents, parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, friends, and neighbors. Many were immigrants who came to America in search of their dreams and to build a better future for their family." — @POTUS

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Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor. That's why on Thursday, @POTUS will host the #UnitedWeStand Summit to mobilize communities across the country and put forward a shared vision for a more united America. 👉 View the agenda:

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Live as we kick off @WhiteHouse United #StateofWomen ! Tune in at 🙋🏻🙋🏼🙋🏽🙋🏾

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What an honor it was to have @VP Harris swear in @POTUS ’s Advisory Commission on AA & NHPIs and to be joined by @SecBecerra , @AmbassadorTai and @AmbassadorRice . You can watch the Inaugural Meeting of the Commission live here: #WHIAANHPI #AANHPICommission

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CheckOut #ActToChange campaign 2 #StopBullying w/ @sikh_coalition @capeusa & 50+ supporters! http://t.co/fAmuzitelN http://t.co/BmUoyeQsty

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Happy #FAHM2016 ! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

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Two years ago, eight people, including six women of Asian descent, were slain by a gunman in Atlanta. Today, @WHIAANHPI Co-Chairs @SecBecerra and @AmbassadorTai reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combat anti-Asian hate and gender-based violence. (1/9)

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📷 On October 24, the @usmint will begin shipping quarters honoring Anna May Wong, a trailblazing Chinese American actress who left a lasting legacy for Asian American women with an accomplished career in motion pictures, television, and theatre.

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As we mark Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Equal Pay Day, the Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to closing gender and racial wage gaps — and building a more equitable economy that works for all of us.

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FACT SHEET: On Equal Pay Day, the Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Continue...

Today, on Equal Pay Day, we celebrate how far we have come—and how far we have yet to go—in closing the gender pay gap. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, America has seen an unprecedented—and...

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. @POTUS spending quality time with his niece Savita #ObamaAndKids

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For 16 years, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions have opened the doors of opportunity for AA & NHPI students. On National AANAPISI Week, let's recommit to supporting these institutions as they raise the next generation of dreamers and doers.

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Today, we joined with Dr. Gwendolyn Mink to witness the unveiling of her mother’s portrait at the U.S. Capitol. The late Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink authored #TitleIX — a landmark mandate that transformed our nation 50 years ago.

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Share your #MyAAPIStory ! We're working w/ @StoryCorps to document & share #AAPI stories →

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Stay tuned! Afternoon lineup: 4 Cabinet Secretaries, @RedBaraat @JABBAWOCKEEZ @HarryShumJr @BD_Wong @HudsonDYang & more! #AAPISummit

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“For us as Japanese Americans, his story is personal.” This #FredKorematsuDay of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, Erika Moritsugu and Krystal Ka‘ai honor the legacy of civil rights icon Fred Korematsu.

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OpEd: Building on the Legacy of Fred Korematsu – AsAmNews

Fred Korematsu stood up to challenge the incarceration of Japanese Am during WWII. He simply fought for what he believed was right.

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