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Apr. 13, 2023 - Summit addresses Asian American, NHPI issues
4/14/2023 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Seattle summit addresses Asian American, NHPI economic issues.
Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate.
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Apr. 13, 2023 - Summit addresses Asian American, NHPI issues
4/14/2023 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate.
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President Biden's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders mark their third summit stop at Seattle City Hall.
(gentle music) The federal delegation is holding a series of summits aimed at empowering economic standing within the AAPI community.
Focused on connecting local community members with leaders and resources at the federal level.
(gentle music) Community leaders say the last three years have been tough.
Organizers say limited outreach and language barriers inhibited community members from applying for federal grants, jobs, and programs.
(gentle music) In 2021, president Biden issued an executive order to advance equity and opportunities acknowledging the hardships of tragic acts of anti-Asian violence, disproportionate health burdens, and devastating economic losses.
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