UCLA AASC: 2011 Statistical Portrait of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islanders
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, as an official U.S. Census Information Center (as a co-partner with National Coalition for Asian Pacific Community Development), is pleased to provide this 2011 statistical portrait of the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.
Read the full post >AOF Condemns Rep. Peter King's hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims”.
Yesterday, Representative Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee convened a hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims”. The hearing will only disenfranchise and discourage the Muslim community from working with law enforcement; while at the same time ostracizes them based solely on their religion.
Read the full post >AOF Expresses Sympathy for Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan and the Pacific Rim
AOF would like to extend our sympathies and support to the people of Japan and countries around the Pacific Rim while they cope with the destruction caused by this morning’s earthquake and tsunami.
Read the full post >AOF Former Co-Chair, Secretary Gary Locke, Named New Ambassador to China
Yesterday, the White House announced that Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has been named as the new ambassador to China. Secretary Locke will replace the current ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who is stepping down on April 30. Secretary Locke was the first Chinese American governor and Commerce Secretary and, if confirmed by the Senate, he will likewise become the first Chinese American ambassador to China.
Read the full post >Dine & Dish with Secretary Mineta Contest
For the entire month of March, for every person you refer to "like" our Facebook page and to signup for our email list, you get one entry in our contest to win a lunch with Secretary Norman Mineta.
Read the full post >Internships
Secretary Norman Y. Mineta is looking for highly motivated interns to join a small team of professional, passionate and dedicated staff.
Read the full post >Happy Lunar New Year
With the incoming Year of the Rabbit, AOF will be busier than ever. I’m proud to announce our plans to grow and expand our mission to support federal and statewide candidates and elected officials who represent the interests of communities of color, and who inspire participation in government for the benefit of all Americans.
Read the full post >Secy. Gary Locke Welcomes Visitors to the AAPI website
A new website for The White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders.
Read the full post >Secy. Locke Promotes Growth
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Promotes Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth in Silicon Valley.
Read the full post >New Year Greetings
As 2010 draws to close, I’d like to take this time to wish you and your family a happy new year. I also want to thank you for your support of America’s Opportunity Fund and the work that we do.
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