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Tweet - "Today, on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Americans celebrate all that the AAPI community has done to shape our history, enrich our cultural tapestry and engage in our democracy."

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Date: May 1, 2022
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

"Today, on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Americans celebrate all that the AAPI community has done to shape our history, enrich our cultural tapestry and engage in our democracy.

Shamefully, racism & xenophobia continue to plague AAPI communities. Over the last 2 years, an outrageous surge of hate crimes has endangered the lives & well-being of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders -- from vandalism of AAPI-owned small businesses to brutal acts of violence.

We all have a moral obligation to speak out against this hate wherever and whenever it occurs. That is why, led by @CAPAC, the Democratic House proudly passed @RepGraceMeng's COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.

This month, as we celebrate our AAPI friends, neighbors and loved ones, let us renew our commitment to realizing the full promise of America and building a safer, more just future for all of our children.


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