If you are interested in sharing information about this community such as events and leadership contact information; or, forming this group into a Caucus, please contact DPO Constituency Director Cyreena Boston, cyreena@dpo.org to learn more about what a caucus is.
News and Upcoming Events
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
"On behalf of the Democratic National Committee, we are honored to join all Americans in paying tribute to the contributions made by the 13 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's social, economic, and cultural identity. When it comes to public service, Democrats remain committed to working with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to promote civic engagement and participation at every level of government, and getting more AAPI leaders elected all across the country.
"Democrats are leading the way in increasing the number of minority elected officials across the country. The fact is, Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans can represent Americans of every background - and in many parts of the country are already doing so. From newly-elected Jay Goyal, the first Indian American elected to the Ohio State Legislature, to Mee Moua who serves as the first Hmong American State Senator in Minnesota, to John Chiang, Controller of California and the first Asian American to hold a state-wide seat in that state, and all the way to Madaleine Bordallo and Eni Faleomavaega, our Pacific Islander members of Congress from Guam and America Samoa, respectively, AAPI leaders all across America and its territories are breaking new ground and representing not just the AAPI community, but the full diversity of the cities and districts they represent.
"As a Party, Democrats want the AAPI community not just at the table, but also on the ticket at every level. The overwhelming majority of AAPI elected officials are Democrats, and we intend to keep it that way. Democrats have long championed the values we share with the AAPI community, including a strong work ethic, a commitment to education, and respect for families. As we commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Democrats renew our commitment to working together as we forge a future that strengthens our country, protects our democracy, and defends our civil rights for all our citizens.”
Local Community Events Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:
AsiaFest , May 19th: Oregon Convention Center