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Overcoming the Shame of Being Bullied

Jason Tengco reflects on his experiences being bullied growing up, highlights the #ActToChange public awareness campaign, and closes out Filipino American History Month.
November 5, 2015 at 11:53 AM ET by Jason Tengco

Join the #ActToChange Movement Against Bullying

Maulik Pancholy discusses the launch of the "Act To Change" public awareness campaign to address bullying, including in the AAPI community.
October 14, 2015 at 7:26 PM ET by Maulik Pancholy

A Historic Celebration: Filipino American History Month at the White House

The White House Initiative on AAPIs and the White House Office of Public Engagement hosted the first-ever White House Celebration of Filipino American History Month.
October 13, 2015 at 4:29 PM ET by Billy Dec and Jason Tengco

President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders’ First Visit to Hawaii

Dr. Tung Nguyen discusses the Commission's historic visit to Hawaii
October 13, 2015 at 2:22 PM ET by Dr. Tung Nguyen

Beyond the Model Minority Myth: Investing in the Well-Being of the AAPI Community

Today's Public-Private Partnership Summit will focus on issues facing low-income AAPI communities
September 30, 2015 at 10:21 AM ET by Nani Coloretti and Chris Lu

Starting Early: Connecting Culture and Language to Student Success

Kiran Ahuja discusses the importance of linking language and culture to improving student outcomes.
September 28, 2015 at 10:19 AM ET by Kiran Ahuja

iCount 2015: Continuing Commitment to Equity for All

The second iCount Symposium addressed the need for educational equity through the collection and utilization of better data.
September 25, 2015 at 2:03 PM ET by Akil Vohra

October 8: Webinar on CDC’s Enhanced Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Programs

On October 8th, the White House Initiative on AAPIs and Hep B United will host a webinar on CDC's Enhanced Viral Hepatitus Surveillance Programs
September 17, 2015 at 3:01 PM ET by Christine Soyong Harley

How Not to Become a Victim: Cyber Security and Doing Business in the Digital Age

The White House Initiative on AAPIs Southwest Regional Network hosted a cyber security awareness symposium for the small business community
September 4, 2015 at 4:53 PM ET by White House Initiative on AAPIs Southwest Regional Network

The White House Initiative on AAPIs Selects 23 Young Leaders to Serve as 2015-2016 E3! Ambassadors

The E3! Ambassadors Program is a youth engagement program that aims to educate, engage, and empower young leaders in the AAPI community.
September 4, 2015 at 4:15 PM ET by Bessie Chan

August 2015 Roundup: Collaboration and Celebrating Community Milestones

Throughout the month of August, the White House Initiative on AAPIs continued to expand opportunities for underserved communities while honoring several milestones.
September 3, 2015 at 2:05 PM ET by Mary Lam

Continuing to Address HIV/AIDS in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

The AAPI community faces unique challenges to improving health and access to care, and HIV/AIDS is an issue that affects the AAPI community in particular.
August 28, 2015 at 2:52 PM ET by Michael Byun

9/24: Honolulu Listening Session with the President's Advisory Commission on AAPIs

The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) will hold a listening session on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
August 20, 2015 at 12:44 PM ET by Dr. Tung Nguyen

A Hard-Fought Battle: Reuniting Filipino-American Veterans with Family Members

I was only four years old when my Lolo passed away, but I grew up on stories about his brave service in the Philippines during World War II.
July 16, 2015 at 3:20 PM ET by Jason Tengco

Bringing Our Immigration System into the Digital Age

Federal agencies are undertaking new actions to improve the visa experience for families, workers, employers, and people in need of humanitarian relief.
July 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Mikey Dickerson

Join Us on July 22 for a Twitter Storm Spotlighting AAPI Mental Health

Join us on Twitter by sharing a photo, video, story, or resource with the hashtags #AAPIMentalHealth and #MMHM2015.
July 13, 2015 at 6:18 PM ET by Diane Narasaki

June 2015 Roundup: Engaging with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

In June, we facilitated grant writing and technical assistance training programs, expanded professional networks, and increased leadership development opportunities. Here are a few highlights.
July 9, 2015 at 4:51 PM ET by Mary Lam

#MyAAPIStory: Anand K. Parekh

June 30, 2015 at 6:12 PM ET by Anand K. Parekh

#LoveWins: A Historic Moment for LGBT Rights

June 30, 2015 at 6:01 PM ET by Jason Tengco

#MyAAPIStory: Albert K. Shen

Albert K. Shen, National Deputy Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, shares his parents' immigration story.
June 30, 2015 at 11:16 AM ET by Albert K. Shen

Immigrant Heritage Month: Giving Back

Deputy Secretary of Labor Chris Lu shares his parents' story of coming to America.
June 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM ET by Chris Lu

100 Years of Action: Celebrating Grace Lee Boggs

We celebrate the achievements in the extraordinary life of iconic civil rights activist, Grace Lee Boggs, who turned 100 this week.
June 30, 2015 at 9:56 AM ET by Kiran Ahuja

#MyAAPIStory: Ravi Chaudhary

In honor of Immigration Heritage Month, Ravi Chaudhary, a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, shares his story.
June 19, 2015 at 2:26 PM ET by Ravi Chaudhary

Promoting Bullying Prevention Awareness in the Sikh American Community

On June 8, 2015, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the Sikh Coalition held a Bullying Prevention Sikh Google Hangout. As part of her capstone project in the E3! Ambassadors Program, Naureen Singh organized the discussion to educate Sikh American youth, parents, and community organizers about the resources available from the federal government to combat bullying.
June 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM ET by Maulik Pancholy

Join the Fifth-Annual White House Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Forum on July 9

June 17, 2015 at 5:29 PM ET by Bessie Chan

#MyAAPIStory: Sanjita Pradhan

June 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM ET by Sanjita Pradhan

Pushing for Greater Inclusion of Asian American and Pacific Islander History Through the National Park Service

Through our AAPI Heritage Initiative, we are recognizing the stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their contributions to our country’s diverse history. The goals of the initiative are to identify physical places that are historically significant and capture intangible history.
June 12, 2015 at 4:20 PM ET by Jonathan Jarvis

The Power of Stories: Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month Through a Profile Series

June 11, 2015 at 5:54 PM ET by Kiran Ahuja

Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Engagement Roundtable with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

June 5, 2015 at 11:51 AM ET by Gem Daus

My Day One: September 6, 2012

As part of "The New Americans Project," Zaid Hassan reflects on his story as an immigrant to the United States beginning in 2002, from being voted Prom King to working at the White House.
June 1, 2015 at 2:11 PM ET by Zaid Hassan