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Congressman Becerra: Contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities Keep American Dream Alive

Statement

Date: May 1, 2015
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and Executive Board Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, released the following statement marking the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM):

"The strength of our nation's diversity has led to historic achievements in justice and equal rights for all Americans and all Californians. That is why I am honored to celebrate this year's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and recognize the rich history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). As the representative of vibrant communities like Koreatown, Chinatown, Historic Filipinotown, Little Bangladesh, and Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, I can attest to the civic leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and thriving cultures of the AAPI community and the impact they have had on our city. Their contributions keep the American Dream and the fight for equal rights in our country alive."


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