

Policy:
Biden convenes AAPI leaders to discuss path forward on hate crimes, voting rights
After months of lobbying, more than a dozen AAPI civil rights groups gathered at the White House to speak about the community's issue priorities, including the federal government's response to anti-Asian hate.

Activism:
Meet the AAPI advocates rising above the hate
Community organizers are serving as bridges, from New York City to San Francisco and beyond.

Policy:
Congress' AAPI caucus taps Nisha Ramachandran as executive director
Ramachandran, a longtime community advocate and consultant, makes history as the first South Asian American to serve in the role.

Politics:
RNC launches its first Asian Pacific American center ahead of 2022 midterms
Republicans made gains with AAPI voters in 2020 and hope to continue their trajectory with aggressive outreach.

Policy:
California greenlights $156 million budget to combat anti-Asian hate
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the historic API Equity Budget last month after over 150 AAPI groups rallied in support.

Trailblazers:
No longer 'too' anything: Michelle Wu is throwing out the rules of politics
Backed by Elizabeth Warren, the Boston mayoral candidate has her eyes set on overhauling city government.
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