White House, DOJ roll out new measures to combat anti-Asian violence
After the attacks in Atlanta, the Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to track hate incidents and boosting funding for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
March 30, 2021
Biden to expand mandate of White House Initiative on AAPIs
Asian American advocates had been pressing the administration to revamp the federal office before the attacks in Atlanta.
March 30, 2021
AAPI activists ask Biden for ‘emergency relief’ after Atlanta slayings
More than 180 national advocacy groups are pushing for the White House to “invest in AAPI women” and commit $300 million to address anti-Asian hate.
March 19, 2021
Politics briefing: 'Our community is bleeding'
After Atlanta: White House, DOJ ramp up Asian American outreach; House probes anti-Asian violence; Tai sworn in.
March 18, 2021
Senate confirms Katherine Tai as top U.S. trade negotiator
Wednesday's vote ensures that the Biden administration will have at least one Asian American serving at the Cabinet level in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris
March 17, 2021
Biden picks former WHIAAPI head Kiran Ahuja to lead OPM
The Obama administration veteran previously served as executive director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs.
February 24, 2021
AAPI lawmakers press for Justice Department meeting on anti-Asian attacks
A DOJ spokesperson said the agency “will vigorously enforce the laws including in cases where Asian Americans are targeted.”
February 19, 2021
The Asian Americans who helped Biden win
For community organizers and activists, 2020's record AAPI turnout has been years in the making.
December 8, 2020