It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized annually across the nation. Asian American and Pacific Islander or Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is not just about showcasing festive fare like food and fashion, but hard subjects like grief and social justice. “I think the visibility and the level that the increased participation of organizations in Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities is also an indication of the increasing voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in civic life more generally,” said Karen Umemoto, director of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a ceremony at the NC Executive Mansion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino, Latinx and Latine communities across North Carolina.
The number of Hispanic eligible voters from 2018 to 2022 increased by 62%. The pace of growth has, however, not been reflected in the pace of representation. Read more.
As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, WalletHub, a personal finance website, has released its comprehensive report on the most and least diverse states in the United States in 2023. With women now holding over 10% of Fortune 500 CEO positions for the first time, the report offers insight into the broader diversity dynamics across the nation.… Continue reading 2023’s Least Diverse States in America