Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Events, Education, Resources
All Month Long More Resources To Come
Events
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Twitter Chat
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 — 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Past and Present: Addressing Racism and Intolerance Against Asian Americans Virtual Panel
On May 8, 2021, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH), the National Park Service (NPS), and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) hosted a virtual panel discussion highlighting current federal efforts addressing racism and health inequities, including the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and the Presidential Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
OMH, NPS and WHIAPPI facilitated a rich discussion, featuring contemporary Asian Americans who are leading grass-roots efforts to protect and empower diverse AAPI communities nationwide.
Watch the replay below