Biden: "May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month... Discrimination and Violence Must Stop"

President Joe Biden of the United States
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[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] U.S. President Joe Biden has declared May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and called for an end to discrimination and violence.

According to the White House on the 1st (local time), President Biden announced in a proclamation the day before that May would be designated as "Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month."

In the proclamation, President Biden wrote, "The history of this country would not be possible without the heritage, contributions, and strength of the AANHPI community, which has helped build and unite this nation," and "We honor the valuable contributions the AANHPI community has made in American culture and arts, law, science, technology, sports, and public service."

President Biden also acknowledged "the heightened fear felt by the Asian community amid the rise in harassment and violence against Asians during the spread of COVID-19," mentioning the deaths of six Asian American women in the Atlanta shootings and the surge in violent incidents targeting elderly Asians.

He emphasized, "Actions based on anti-Asian bias are wrong, un-American, and must stop," adding, "We will continue to confront the racism and xenophobia that still exist in this country and seek ways to heal together."

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