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WhiteHouseInitiativeonAsianAmericans
andPacificIslanders(WHIAAPI)Successfully
HoldsVirtualEventstoCommemorateAAPI
HeritageMonth
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao,
Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Asian Commerce is doing everything it can to ensure that
Americans and Pacific Islanders, were the keynote AAPI community businesses remain viable during
speakers at virtual events to commemorate Asian this global health emergency.”
American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage
Month 2020 hosted by the White House Initiative on President Trump established the White House
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI). Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
and the President’s Advisory Commission on
“During these challenging times, it is more AAPIs (PAC-AAPIs) in May 2019 to empower Asian
important than ever to celebrate the achievements- Americans and Pacific Islanders to improve the
and reflect upon the contributions- that Asian quality of their lives, raise the standard of living
Pacific Americans have made to our country. The for their families and communities, and more fully
pandemic has impacted all Americans, but the Asian participates in our nation’s economy. In proclaiming
Pacific American community has been especially May 2020 as Asian American and Pacific Islander
hard hit,” Secretary Chao said. “By working together, Heritage Month, the President said, “we recognize
we can help ensure that the Asian American and the more than 20 million Americans of Asian and
Pacific Islander community is served, protected Pacific Islander descent who make irreplaceable
and recognized for its many accomplishments and contributions to our Nation’s economy, security, and
contributions to our country.” culture. We are especially grateful for those who
have served and are currently serving in our Armed
Secretary Chao began the week-long program of Forces, and those serving their communities as first
events with opening remarks on Monday, May responders. Together, we will continue to live out the
11th. She was followed by A Conversation on AAPIs promise of our founding and build a better future for
in Leadership, which brought together AAPI all Americans.”
leaders from both the private and public sectors to
discuss the advancements of AAPIs into leadership
positions. The speakers also highlighted the work
that each of their organizations is doing to support
the AAPI community through the current challenges
of the pandemic.
“The entrepreneurial spirit of the Asian American
and Pacific Islander community will lead to new
innovations that will save lives, capitalize on market
opportunities, and return our country to prosperity,"
said Secretary Ross. “The Asian American and
Pacific Islander community contributes every day to
making America a caring, and exceptional nation.
And, through the CARES Act, the Department of
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WhiteHouseInitiativeonAsianAmericans
andPacificIslanders(WHIAAPI)Successfully
HoldsVirtualEventstoCommemorateAAPI
HeritageMonth
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao,
Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Asian Commerce is doing everything it can to ensure that
Americans and Pacific Islanders, were the keynote AAPI community businesses remain viable during
speakers at virtual events to commemorate Asian this global health emergency.”
American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage
Month 2020 hosted by the White House Initiative on President Trump established the White House
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI). Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
and the President’s Advisory Commission on
“During these challenging times, it is more AAPIs (PAC-AAPIs) in May 2019 to empower Asian
important than ever to celebrate the achievements- Americans and Pacific Islanders to improve the
and reflect upon the contributions- that Asian quality of their lives, raise the standard of living
Pacific Americans have made to our country. The for their families and communities, and more fully
pandemic has impacted all Americans, but the Asian participates in our nation’s economy. In proclaiming
Pacific American community has been especially May 2020 as Asian American and Pacific Islander
hard hit,” Secretary Chao said. “By working together, Heritage Month, the President said, “we recognize
we can help ensure that the Asian American and the more than 20 million Americans of Asian and
Pacific Islander community is served, protected Pacific Islander descent who make irreplaceable
and recognized for its many accomplishments and contributions to our Nation’s economy, security, and
contributions to our country.” culture. We are especially grateful for those who
have served and are currently serving in our Armed
Secretary Chao began the week-long program of Forces, and those serving their communities as first
events with opening remarks on Monday, May responders. Together, we will continue to live out the
11th. She was followed by A Conversation on AAPIs promise of our founding and build a better future for
in Leadership, which brought together AAPI all Americans.”
leaders from both the private and public sectors to
discuss the advancements of AAPIs into leadership
positions. The speakers also highlighted the work
that each of their organizations is doing to support
the AAPI community through the current challenges
of the pandemic.
“The entrepreneurial spirit of the Asian American
and Pacific Islander community will lead to new
innovations that will save lives, capitalize on market
opportunities, and return our country to prosperity,"
said Secretary Ross. “The Asian American and
Pacific Islander community contributes every day to
making America a caring, and exceptional nation.
And, through the CARES Act, the Department of
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