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FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the Country

FACT SHEET:  The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the Country President Biden and Vice President Harris celebrate the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities, while also recognizing the systemic barriers to equity, justice, and opportunity that still put the American dream out of reach for far too many AA and NHPI people across the United States. For more than three years, the Biden-Harris Administration has leveraged the full force of the Federal Government to ensure the promise of America for all AA and NHPI communities — including by issuing an Executive Order establishing the President’s Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI). In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris

2024 AAPI Em-Powered Endorsement Program

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  Dear friends,   This week,  AAPI Victory Alliance  launched its  2024 AAPI Em-Powered Endorsement Program , designed to bolster AAPI community influence by endorsing candidates at local, state legislative, and statewide levels in pivotal states and competitive districts.   Dear friends,   This week,  AAPI Victory Alliance  launched its  2024 AAPI Em-Powered Endorsement Program , designed to bolster AAPI community influence by endorsing candidates at local, state legislative, and statewide levels in pivotal states and competitive districts.   At an inflection point in the 2024 election cycle — with issues such as reproductive rights, gun safety legislation, and climate justice initiatives gaining prominence — The Alliance’s  Em-Powered Endorsement Program  was created to support candidates striving to enact positive change in their communities.   We’re thrilled to kick off another year of our endorsement program! Here at The Alliance, we recognize that true community strength is built

White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

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White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders THE WHITE HOUSE Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! As the Nation observes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month in May, the Biden-Harris Administration is honored to join you in celebrating our rich heritage and histories. Read President Joe Biden’s Proclamation on AA and NHPI Heritage Month here and explore our 2024 theme created in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center: “Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.” On May 13, please join the White House and WHIAANHPI for a landmark celebration at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, where we will commemorate 25 years since the creation of the White House Initiative and President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Sign up to receive the livestream link. THE WHITE HOUSE April 30, 2024 This month, we cele

Committee of 100 Announces Next Generation Leaders Class of 2024 - New Generation, New Role Models!

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      Committee of 100 Announces Next Generation Leaders Class of 2024   New York, NY (April 11, 2024) –  Committee of 100, a non-profit U.S. leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today announced its Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Class of 2024, comprised of 21 individuals across the arts, business, technology, and finance. The new class will be formally introduced at Committee of 100’s annual  Conference & Gala  taking place April 19 in New York City.  Launched in 2014, Committee of 100’s NGL program convenes an exceptional group of change-makers and rising leaders from diverse sectors, leveraging a collective sense of service and purpose to elevate the impact of each individual. With this new class, there will be more than 200 NGLs across a multitude of sectors who make up a vibrant and diverse community. "We are thrilled to introduce our newest class of 21 exceptional young leaders to the Next Generation Leaders program. At Committee of 100, we are dedicate