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THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND
PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

2024 Celebration | Our Theme | Resources | Media Center




YOU’RE INVITED TO A WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATION OF ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN,
AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE AND HISTORY

Please join the White House and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans,
Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) on May 13, 2024, for a
historic, community-wide celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and
Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month at the Andrew W. Mellon
Auditorium.

This landmark event in the heart of our nation’s capital will commemorate 25
years since the creation of the White House Initiative and the President’s
Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
For the first time, current and former leaders spanning five presidential
administrations will gather to honor this historic milestone and reflect on the
progress AA and NHPI communities have achieved over the past 25 years.

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TUNE IN

Livestream begins at 11:55 AM ET on May 13, 2024.




EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

REGISTRATION AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES

Explore interactive activities provided by:

 * The National Endowment for the Arts
 * The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
 * The U.S. Mint
 * The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific
   Islanders

PRE-EVENT ENTERTAINMENT: STRING QUARTET

Musical performances provided by:

 * Jennifer Kim (violin)
 * Regino Madrid (violin)
 * Philippe Chao (viola)
 * Danielle Cho (cello)

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: "OLI ALOHA" CHANT AND "HE HAWAI`I AU"

Performed by the E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center

PROGRAM KICK-OFF

Remarks by event emcee Richard Lui, Anchor and Journalist, MSNBC/NBC News

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: "THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER”

Performed by Angelica Hale, Singer, Songwriter, and Actress

WELCOME REMARKS

Featuring:

 * Secretary Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
 * Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative
 * Acting Secretary Julie Su, U.S. Department of Labor
 * Neera Tanden, Chair of the Domestic Policy Council and Domestic Policy
   Advisor to the President 
 * Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans,
   Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and President’s Advisory Commission
   on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders  
 * Kota Mizutani, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and AA and NHPI Liaison,
   The White House Office of Public Engagement 
 * Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
 * Congresswoman Judy Chu, Chair, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

FIRESIDE CHAT: AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Senior Biden-Harris Administration leaders reflect on their public service
journeys.

Featuring:

 * Erika L. Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Asian
   American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Liaison, The White House
   (moderator)
 * Acting Secretary Julie Su, U.S. Department of Labor
 * Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: HEALING AND CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC

Featuring:

 * Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
 * Mark H Taiko Connection 

VIDEO REMARKS FROM PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

Introduction by Kevin Thurm, Chief Executive Officer, Clinton Foundation 

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: “RUNNING”

Performed by Iam Tongi, Singer

FROM THE SHADOWS TO THE SPOTLIGHT: THE JOURNEY TOWARDS AA & NHPI VISIBILITY

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander stories and voices have
long been erased and disenfranchised – but hard-won progress has been made.
Trailblazers in media and entertainment will examine our communities’ challenges
and triumphs – and how far we have come in writing (and being represented in)
America’s story.

Featuring:

 * Bing Chen, CEO and Co-Founder, Gold House
 * Lucy Liu, Actress
 * Kelly Hu, Actress
 * Christine Ha, Chef
 * Maulik Pancholy, Actor
 * Hudson Yang, Actor

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

A special performance by David Kwong, Magician

BRIDGING HISTORIES: STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

A first-ever conversation between Executive Directors of the White House
Initiative from across five presidential administrations.

Featuring:

 * Ambassador Christopher P. Lu, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations for
   Management and Reform (moderator)
 * Shamina Singh, Founder and President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth,
   Executive Vice President, Sustainability at Mastercard
 * John Quoc Duong, Chief Executive Officer, GreenQuest Energy Development 
 * Kiran Ahuja, Former Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
 * Tina Wei Smith, Founder, Rural Up
 * Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans,
   Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and President’s Advisory Commission
   on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders  


YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Here’s what you need to know about our historic celebration on May 13.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR THIS EVENT?

We recommend spring festive or cultural attire – wear what makes you feel
fabulous!

HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?

The current program will begin promptly at 12 PM ET and conclude around 3:30 PM.
Attendees can arrive at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium starting at 10:45 AM for
event check-in.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Attendees can arrive at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium starting at 10:45 AM ET
for event check-in. Come early to get some great selfies and explore our
interactive resource tables before the program begins!

Please be ready to present the QR code in your Eventbrite ticket, or we will
manually match your name against our registration list.

HOW DO I GET TO THE EVENT VENUE?

Transportation: We strongly advise you to arrive via public transportation. The
closest metro stations to the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium are Federal Triangle
(Silver/Orange/Blue WMATA lines) and Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
(Green/Yellow lines).

If you are using a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft, the venue address is
1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.

HOW DO I CHECK IN?

Due to space constraints, in-person seating is limited and on a first come,
first serve basis and advanced registration is required for entry. We are unable
to accommodate walk-ins for this event.

All participants are required to check in upon arrival to the Andrew W. Mellon
Auditorium. Please be ready to present the QR code in your Eventbrite ticket, or
we will manually match your name against our registration list.

If you are bringing any guests, please ensure they are registered prior to entry
– if any guests are unregistered, we are unable to guarantee entry on the day of
the event.

Members of the press who pre-registered to cover the program may visit the
designated media check-in table to pick up a media credential at the specific
time communicated through email.

I DIDN'T REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

Individual registration is required for all in-person attendees. Due to strict
space constraints, we are currently unable to accommodate walk-ins for this
event.

Please register through Eventbrite external-link to:

 * Be added to our in-person waitlist (we are unable to guarantee that a slot
   will become available); or
 * Receive the link to the livestream on May 13 (and host a watch party with
   your employee resource groups, friends, and family!)

MY PLANS HAVE CHANGED AND I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND IN-PERSON. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

We’re sorry you can’t make it to the event! We kindly ask that you cancel your
Eventbrite registration as soon as possible or email whiaanhpi@hhs.gov to
manually process your request. This way, we can release your spot to someone on
our waitlist.

Even though you will not be able to join us in-person, we are pleased to be able
to offer a livestream of this event. Please RSVP through Eventbrite
external-link and click “Get tickets,” then select “Virtual Admission” to
receive the stream link on the day of the event.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

This event is open to the public and will be livestreamed for those unable to
join in-person. Please encourage your networks to RSVP for our event here
external-link.

Here are some ways you can get involved in our AA and NHPI Heritage Month
celebrations:

#1 – Host a watch party: Gather your colleagues, friends, and family to stream
the event on May 13 and celebrate our communities’ rich heritage and history
wherever you are!

#2 – Get social: Use the hashtags #AANHPIHM and #LastingLegacies! Tag the White
House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
(WHIAANHPI) on social media, and share your favorite memories from the past 25
years.

 * Instagram: instagram.com/whitehouseaanhpi external-link
 * Threads: threads.net/@whitehouseaanhpi external-link
 * Twitter: twitter.com/whiaanhpi external-link
 * Facebook: facebook.com/WhiteHouseAANHPI external-link
 * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/whitehouseaanhpi external-link

#3 – Amplify our theme: This year, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
and WHIAANHPI are celebrating AA and NHPI Heritage Month under the joint theme
“Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.” Learn more about the theme here and
start a conversation around what it means to you.


OUR 2024 THEME: ‘BRIDGING HISTORIES, SHAPING OUR FUTURE’



This May, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the White House
Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders will
celebrate AA and NHPI Heritage Month under the joint theme “Bridging Histories,
Shaping Our Future.”

Developed in close coordination with the White House, the 2024 theme is an
homage to our ancestors and invites all Americans to delve into the legacies,
triumphs, and challenges that have shaped AA and NHPI communities.

Read Our Announcement

EXPLORE THE THEME

For more than a decade, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and
WHIAANHPI have collaborated to identify a national theme for AA and NHPI
Heritage Month in consultation with the White House and community partners.
Previous themes such as "I Am Beyond" (2014) and "Visible Together" (2023) have
been warmly embraced, both by federal agencies and community-serving
organizations, and have served as catalysts for meaningful dialogue around AA
and NHPI identity.

The 2024 theme, “Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future,” embodies the spirit of
our collective journey – one rooted in resilience and hope – and encourages us
to forge intergenerational connections to honor our past and pave a durable path
forward.

As the Nation observes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA
and NHPI) Heritage Month in May, we reflect on our rich heritage and storied
past. From Indigenous Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities whose
wisdom and knowledge helped to shape this country and continue to guide us
today, to the immigrants and refugees who came to our shores in search of better
opportunities, to the trailblazers who paved the way for progress across
generations – our communities’ journey has been one of tragedy and triumph,
adversity, and resilience.

Knowing our histories gives us power. Throughout the month, let us embrace the
interconnectedness of our stories and honor the visionaries who came before us.
Let us commit to spotlighting the myriad ways diverse AA and NHPI communities
have enriched every facet of American life. And let us endeavor to build bridges
across generations, experiences, and cultures to forge a future where all of us
can thrive.

ABOUT ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

Since the late 1970s, our nation has recognized the invaluable contributions of
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities during May.
The month was chosen to commemorate several key moments in history, including
the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant in the United States in 1843, and
the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, driven by the labor of
thousands of Chinese immigrants.

Discover more resources from across the federal government:

 * The Smithsonian external-link
 * Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center external-link
 * Library of Congress
 * The National Archives
 * U.S. Census Bureau
 * National Park Service


RESOURCES


THE WHITE HOUSE

A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month, 2024


U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Key Facts About Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Communities


GO DEEPER

National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for AA and NHPI
Communities

Connect with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians,
and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI): Established by President Joe Biden through
Executive Order 14031, WHIAANHPI is charged with coordinating a
whole-of-government agenda to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA
and NHPI communities.

 * Website: hhs.gov/whiaanhpi
 * All Resources: linktr.ee/whitehouseaanhpi external-link
 * Instagram: instagram.com/whitehouseaanhpi external-link
 * Threads: threads.net/@whitehouseaanhpi external-link
 * Twitter: twitter.com/whiaanhpi external-link
 * Facebook: facebook.com/WhiteHouseAANHPI external-link
 * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/whitehouseaanhpi external-link


MEDIA CENTER

News and updates from across the Biden-Harris Administration.

Fact Sheet: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the
Country

The White House | May 9, 2024

USDA Supports Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders with Site
Visit

U.S. Department of Agriculture | May 7, 2024

Value of Diversity: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific
Islander Heritage Month

U.S. Forest Service | May 6, 2024

How Collecting and Reporting More Detailed Data Can Advance Health Equity for
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian American Communities

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | May 6, 2024

FEMA Highlights Employees in Celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and
Pacific Islander Month

Federal Emergency Management Agency | May 2, 2024

National Archives Celebrates AANHPI Voices in the American Story

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration | May 2, 2024

Statement By Administrator Samantha Power Celebrating Asian American, Native
Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

U.S. Agency for International Development | May 2, 2024

2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage
Month

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | May 1, 2024

Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai Celebrating Asian American, Native
Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Office of the United States Trade Representative | May 1, 2024

Fact Sheet: Advancing Health Equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and
Pacific Islander Communities - PDF

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | May 1, 2024

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on National Asian American, Native
Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | May 1, 2024

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2024

National Endowment for the Arts | May 1, 2024

A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders
Heritage Month, 2024

The White House | April 30, 2024

Virtual Bookshelf: Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
Heritage Month

National Endowment for the Humanities | April 30, 2024

WHIAANHPI and SmithsonianAPA Unveil Joint Theme for 2024 Asian American, Native
Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: ‘Bridging Histories, Shaping Our
Future’

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | April 24, 2024

Perspectives on History: AAPI Voices in the American Story at the National
Archives

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration | April 15, 2024

“This month, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific
Islander communities, whose ingenuity, grit, and perseverance have pushed our
great American experiment forward.”

- President Joe Biden

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Content last reviewed May 13, 2024

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