https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/feed/blog/microsite/Initiative%20on%20Asian%20Americans%20and%20Pacific%20Islanders en Coming together to honor AAPI Military Members and Veterans https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2017/01/09/coming-together-honor-aapi-military-members-and-veterans
Giving a voice to communities all across America has been a hallmark of President Obama’s Administration.
Ravi Chaudhary
]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2017 14:13:39 +0000 mtorrell 317156 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov 20 Years After the Human Trafficking Case in El Monte, California that Freed 72 Thai Workers https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/12/12/20-years-after-human-trafficking-case-el-monte-california-freed-72-thai-workers
“I was shocked to see slavery still existed 130 years after the passage of the 13th Amendment.”
Paul Chang, U.S. Department of Labor
]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:45:07 +0000 hardcastle 314166 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Celebrating Filipino American History Month at the White House https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/11/23/celebrating-filipino-american-history-month-white-house
Filipino Americans have much to celebrate from the Obama Administration’s efforts over the past 8 years
Billy Dec and Justin Trinidad
]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:18:54 +0000 hardcastle 310916 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Engaging the Public and Improving Efforts to Understand Data on the AAPI Community https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/20/engaging-public-and-improving-efforts-understand-data-aapi-community
ELEVATE: AAPI Data Challenge and Convening
Akil Vohra, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, housed in the Department of Education.
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:57:04 +0000 mtorrell 308011 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Validating My Seat at the Table https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/05/validating-my-seat-table
“We as students, and people of marginalized communities, belong at the table.”
Benedicto Llave, Intern, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:38:12 +0000 tfalconer 306336 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Honoring Filipino WWII Veterans this Filipino American History Month https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/03/honoring-filipino-wwii-veterans-filipino-american-history-month
Since 1587, Filipino American history has been deeply intertwined with American history.
Billy Dec, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:02:20 +0000 hardcastle 306066 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Highlighting Bullying Prevention Efforts for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/08/12/highlighting-bullying-prevention-efforts-asian-american-and-pacific-islander
The AAPI Task Force released a report to highlight its work to capture the experiences of AAPI community members and share recommendations to address bullying.
Doua Thor, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:44:35 +0000 dmann 300846 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Announcing the Regional Network Leads Program https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/08/03/announcing-regional-network-leads-program
The White House Initiative on AAPI announces the Regional Network Leads Program to establish a formal leadership structure for regional engagement
Courtney Chappell
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:15:36 +0000 hardcastle 300366 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Engaging Business & Philanthropic Leaders: Working Across Sectors in Seattle to Promote Integration https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/06/16/engaging-business-and-philanthropic-leaders-working-across-sectors-seattle-promote
Last Friday, the White House Task Force on New Americans hosted its tenth and final Regional Convening in Seattle, Washington.
Courtney Chappell, Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs
]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:56:00 +0000 mtorrell 295676 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Educating, Engaging, and Empowering Young Leaders Around Civic Engagement and Public Service https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/06/09/educating-engaging-and-empowering-young-leaders-around-civic-engagement-and-public
E3! Ambassador Esther Yu-Hsi Lee discusses efforts to educate, engage, and empower communities at the White House AAPI Young Leaders Briefing
Esther Yu Hsi Lee
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