WASHINGTON—The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) announced today the elevation of Juliet K. Choi as president and chief executive officer of the organization. Since October 2020, Choi has served as CEO, and previously served as executive vice president and chief of staff at APIAHF. As president, Choi will work closely with APIAHF…
Read MoreOn behalf of the Racial Equity Anchor Collaborative—the foremost diverse coalition of national racial justice and civil rights organizations representing and serving more than 53 million people in the United States—we condemn in the strongest terms the recent uptick in documented hate incidents including bullying and harassment, hate crimes and violence being perpetuated against Asian…
Read MoreWashington, DC – On February 25, 2021 at 10:00 am ET, the Racial Equity Anchor Institutions and Esri will host a virtual press briefing on the launch of a new initiative to survey and track policing budgets in targeted areas around the nation. The new initiative is an effort to aid communities on their journey…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—Today, President Biden signed two executive orders strengthening access to quality, affordable health care for millions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Juliet K. Choi, chief executive officer of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement: “We applaud President Biden for his decisive action to make sure Americans have every opportunity…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—Today, Juliet K. Choi, chief executive officer of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement on the Presidential Memorandum President Biden signed to disavow discrimination against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs): “We applaud President Biden’s bold declaration squarely condemning racism, xenophobia and intolerance against Asian Americans,…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC—In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, historic racial justice protests, and unprecedented commitment by the executive office to confront systemic racism, the Racial Equity Anchor Collaborative—the foremost diverse coalition of national racial justice and civil rights organizations representing and serving more than 53 million people in the U.S.—is pushing for racial equity to be…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—Today, Juliet K. Choi, chief executive officer of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: “We offer President Biden and Vice President Harris our congratulations on their swearing-in this morning. Vice President Harris’ swearing-in as the first…
Read MoreNew York, NY – America faces a critical juncture in our history. The events of the past two weeks have highlighted the insidious nature of white supremacy, and the damage it causes to our democracy, national institutions, systems, psyche, policies, and infrastructure. In the shadow of a violent Capitol riot, leading racial equity organizations will…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and reflects on opportunities for allyship and racial equity. Juliet K. Choi, chief executive officer of APIAHF released the following statement: “Dr. King’s actions and words have continued to inspire all, bound not by race, religion or political affiliation…
Read MoreThe vigilantism and attacks in Washington, DC yesterday are nothing short of treason. They are part and parcel of the arc of violence enshrined in the modus operandi of white supremacy and white nationalism. These fseditious actions have been fomented by President Trump. Throughout his Presidency, Trump, and members of the GOP, have fueled up…
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