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FoundHer announces second cohort of Native Hawaiian & AAPI women-led businesses

FoundHer was started in 2020 to address these issues and develop opportunities for AAPI and indigenous women entrepreneurs with an unprecedented program of family care support and “no strings” grants of capital, along with traditional accelerator offerings like mentorship and skill-building.

Hirono Introduces Bill to Establish Database of Veterans’ Demographic Data

(D-Hawaiʻi), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced S. 2761, the Every Veteran Counts Act, legislation that directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish and regularly update a database of veterans’ demographic data.

AARP Presents Free Jake Shimabukuro Concert May 27 during AAPI Heritage Month

To celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AARP is presenting a free live stream concert with Hawaiʻi’s Jake Shimabukuro will be held Thursday, May 27 at 2 pm.

President Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into Law

“After a year in which the AAPI community experienced a horrifying rise in hate crimes and incidents driven by racist and inflammatory language during the pandemic, I was proud to stand beside President Biden and Vice President Harris as the President signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.”

Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred Introduced by Hirono and Duckworth

US Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) along with 35 of their Senate colleagues introduced a resolution to condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment, racism, and discrimination.

PHOTOS: Native Hawaiian Disparities Discussed in Senate

It was among the topics covered by Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders who met with the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee.