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APIA Vote Responds to US Census Bureau’s Release of 2020 Demographic Data

WASHINGTON, DC –  Christine Chen, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, issued the following statement after the United States Census Bureau released new demographic data from the 2020 Census to the states for the purposes of redrawing electoral districts, giving us a deeper understanding of Americans’ self-identities. “The United States Census Bureau’s new demographic data confirms what …

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Marvel Studios Debuts New Featurette For “Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings”

WITNESS THE RISE OF A MARVEL LEGEND IN THEATERS ON SEPTEMBER 3 On August 2nd, Disney dropped a new action-packed featurette for Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings”, where viewers can join producer Kevin Feige, Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Awkwafina (Katy), and director Destin Daniel Cretton in exploring the plot and making of this new installment in the …

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Wells Fargo Active CashSM Card Survey Reveals the Pandemic Drove Credit Card Holders to Purge Closets, Social Media Friends, and Complicated Rewards Cards

Following surge of “pandemic purges,” Americans chose to “wallet edit,” becoming more invested and selective in how they manage money, and enhancing preference for cash back cards SAN FRANCISCO – July 26, 2021 – According to a Wells Fargo Active Cash Card survey, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted two-thirds (63%) of credit card-holding consumers to initiate “pandemic purges.” When looking at …

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Enjoy the Week of Raya and the Last Dragon with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Stu. Jude Childen’s Hospital

This week, Disney Animation Studios partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to celebrate the release of movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” to spread joy through a series of virtual events for St. Jude patient families and its generous supporters. “Raya and the Last Dragon”, featuring Disney’s first ever Southeast Asian princess, is an epic journey to the fantasy …

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U.S. Surgeon General and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Vaccine Progress: “We Can Do This”

Dr. Vivek Murthy, Dr. Adelaida Rosario, and Dr. Joyce Javier share messages about COVID-19 vaccine safety with the Filipino American community In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s We Can Do This public education campaign to increase confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines and encourage vaccination, TDW+Co, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hosted a virtual press …

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House Passes Strickland, Kilmer Bill to Bolster Puget Sound Restoration & Recovery Efforts

Washington, DC— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act of 2021. The PUGET SOS Act, introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), the Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, would enhance the federal government’s role and investment in Puget Sound, the …

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Wells Fargo Awards $1 Million to Assist Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

Funds to help nonprofits and small businesses following increased incidents of hate WASHINGTON D.C. – May 27, 2021 – Wells Fargo is awarding $1 million in grants to provide support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and small businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in anti-Asian hate, discrimination and violence.   The …

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2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President

APRIL 26, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010. “The …

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2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President

PRIL 26, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010. “The …

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Important FAQs regarding Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

WHY ARE J&J VACCINES BEING PAUSED? • On Tuesday, April 13th, the FDA/CDC announced a rare but serious side effect including serious brainblood clots (CVST) combined with low platelet counts in six patients who received J&J vaccines.• All patients are women under 50 years of age.• Vaccines are being paused out of an abundance of caution. WHAT IS WA STATE …

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