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“My greatest hope is that my daughter and future generations not only acknowledge their Asian heritage, but also deeply understand and take pride in their roots.”
Anna YC Cheung
Averie Bishop, the first Asian American to win Miss Texas, announces her run for Texas House District 112
It’s official — Averie Bishop (D), the first Asian American to win Miss Texas, has just announced her run for Texas House District 112.
President Biden nominates Julie Su for Secretary of the Department of Labor
President Biden has just nominated Julie Su, Chinese American, for Secretary of the Department of Labor. Her nomination comes as Marty Walsh announced his plans to resign and leave the administration in March. If Su is confirmed, she would become the first Asian American in Biden’s administration to serve at the secretary rank.
Sheng Thao will become the most prominent Hmong American politician when she is sworn in as Oakland's mayor
Sheng Thao, the daughter of refugees, will become Oakland’s first Hmong mayor and the most prominent Hmong American politician when she is sworn in on January 9th.
Fast facts about Asian American voters
As the fastest growing demographic in the country, Asian American votes are becoming increasingly sought after because they are essential to winning many key races throughout the country.
Rep. Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in Congress, to be honored with portrait at U.S. Capitol
Rep. Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color and first Asian American woman elected to Congress, is set to be honored with a portrait at the U.S. Capitol later this month.
Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio (D) releases a new campaign ad saying, “It’s us versus China”
Representative Tim Ryan is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Ohio and is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022. Ryan’s campaign largely focuses on the working class as he promises to bring jobs back to Ohio and rebuild infrastructure. In his newest campaign ad, Ryan says “It’s us versus China.”
Congresswoman Grace Meng introduces legislation to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) has just announced that she has introduced new legislation that could make Lunar New Year a federal holiday.
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