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Rep. Honda on NPR discussing AAPI Political Involvement

Posted by Jonah on June 3, 2009 at 09:57 AM

NPR had Congressman and DNC Vice Chair Mike Honda on a recent show to discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander involvement in the American political system. The Congressman recounts his foray into politics after college and the influence of his parents on his desire to bring about change in the country. He is serving his sixth year as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, coordinating with his colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucuses to champion the causes of under-represented communities by promoting social justice, racial tolerance, and civil rights.

You can hear the full interview at NPR.
You can read more about Rep. Honda biography and role as DNC Vice Chair on his biography page.