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Biden appoints Krystal Ka’ai to lead expanded White House Initiative on AANHPIs
The president gives the longtime Capitol Hill staffer a broad mandate to address the crises ravaging Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
How two Capitol Hill staffers convinced Congress to establish AAPI Heritage Month
The origin of the celebration dates back to the late 1970s, when Jeanie Jew and Ruby Moy advocated to make the first 10 days of May Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Sikh victims in Indianapolis rampage spur early calls for bias probe
Though police have not yet identified a motive, four Sikhs died in the mass shooting, which killed at least eight.
Biden, Harris speak with AAPI lawmakers as hate crimes bill advances
The Atlanta attacks and appointment of AAPI officials were addressed at the long-awaited meeting.
Politics briefing: What AAPI lawmakers want from their White House visit
Also this week: Senate debates hate crimes bill; Biden taps Erika Moritsugu for liaison role; Gupta update.
Biden names AAPI liaison after pressure from Duckworth, Hirono
Erika Moritsugu has been picked to lead the White House's outreach to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities following the attacks in Atlanta.
UN prods U.S. over military buildup, human rights violations in Guam
The historic move is a win for Guam natives after decades of advocacy.
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.
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.
Pulse: Rampage sparks grief, outrage among Asian Americans
Here's how AAPI activists and lawmakers are reacting to the Atlanta shootings.