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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Mayor Vincent C. Gray and OAPIA will be hosting its annual AAPI Heritage Month Evening Celebration in May, in addition to other events being held throughout the District.
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Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Honors District AAPI First Responders
OAPIA honored the contributions of the District's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) officers and first responders by holding an Appreciation Reception at the Chinatown Community Cultural Center on May 2, 2012.
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Mayor Gray Announces May is Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Today, Mayor Vincent C. Gray and the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) announced the beginning of the annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
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AAPI Youth Town Hall
On Saturday, March 17, 2012, OAPIA hosted its first AAPI Youth Town Hall at the Chinatown Community Cultural Center. Over 75 youth and young adults discussed issues facing AAPI youth directly with Mayor Vincent C. Gray.
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Mayor Vincent C. Gray Responds to Councilmember Marion Barry's Comments
On Thursday, April 5, 2012, Mayor Vincent C. Gray responded to a recent comment by Councilmember Marion Barry regarding the Asian-American community and Ward 8.
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OAPIA and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Hold Age and ID Verification Workshop
On March 8, 2012, OAPIA, in partnership with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), held a free workshop on verifying valid forms of identification at the Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center.
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OAPIA Announces New Campaign Promoting Greater Awareness of District AAPI Communities
OAPIA announced a citywide campaign to promote greater awareness of the District’s diverse AAPI communities. The campaign aims to educate and inform the general population about these diverse communities.
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Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) Supports One City Summit
On February 11th, 2012, Mayor Vincent C. Gray held the One City Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. OAPIA supported the event by coordinating the outreach, registration, and language access needs of the AAPI community.
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One City One Hire AAPI Registration Fairs
OAPIA and DOES held registration fairs at the Chinatown Service Center on January 24, 2012, and at the Vietnamese American Community Service Center on February 7, 2012 to assist job-seeking DC residents with enrollment into “One City One Hire.”
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2012 Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
On January 29, 2012, OAPIA Director Koo and Mayor Gray celebrated the beginning of Lunar Year 4710, the year of the Dragon, with over 40,000 visitors and District residents at the annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown.
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OAPIA Hosts One City One Hire Lunar New Year AAPI Business Reception
OAPIA hosted its "One City One Hire" (OCOH) Lunar New Year Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Reception at the John A. Wilson Building on Monday, January 23, 2012.
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Happy Holidays
In observance of the winter holidays, the OAPIA office will be closed on Monday, December 26th, and Monday, January 2nd.
The OAPIA staff thanks everyone for their continued support and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
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OAPIA Hosts Annual “Share a Smile, Give a Toy” Holiday Toy Drive and Open House
On December 20, 2011, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) held its annual “Share a Smile, Give a Toy” Holiday Toy Drive and Open House at the OAPIA office. Over 300 donated toys were distributed to DC children.
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Vietnamese and Asian American Communities Briefed on Changes to Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Program
The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA), in collaboration with the DC Department of Human Services (DHS), organized a workshop regarding TANF changes for local Vietnamese residents on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Grant for FY2012
The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified community-based organizations (CBOs) for FY 2012.
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OAPIA Celebrates Asian American Appointees
OAPIA introduced City Administrator Allen Lew along with Mayor Gray's other Asian American Appointees to local AAPI community leaders and merchants.
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Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier Recognize D.C. Resident for Heroic Efforts in Assisting MPD Officers
Quick Thinking and Intervention of Civilian Saved the Lives of D.C. Police Officers
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District’s Asian-Owned Firms Increase From 2002 - 2007
The U.S. Census Bureau released its findings from the 2007 Survey of Business Owners last week indicating Asian-owned firms made up six percent of all firms in the District, a 36 percent increase since 2002.
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Asian Americans Fastest Growing DC Population
The 2010 United States Census data, released last week, indicates the Asian population grew 38.6% between 2000 and 2010, in the District of Columbia.
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Community Outreach
The Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) acts as a liaison between the API community and District government. It conducts outreach to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community groups, residents, and merchants in the District.
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Capacity Building and Grants
Each year the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs gives out grants to support capacity building efforts for local API community based organizations.
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Language Access
The Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) provides District agencies with technical assistance and guidance on providing language assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) constituents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
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One City One Hire
Resources related to employment in the District of Columbia, including One City One Hire, can be found here in the languages of English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
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