As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, James [Kvaal], for the kind introduction. Your key leadership at the Department of Education is ensuring that America’s colleges and universities remain the best in the world—in large part, thanks to their diversity. Good morning, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here alongside so many administrators, elected officials, advocates, students,…
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Readout of White House Domestic Policy Council and National Endowment of the Arts “Healing, Bridging, Thriving” Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities
Yesterday, the White House Domestic Policy Council and National Endowment of the Arts hosted a first-of-its-kind national convening to explore ideas, policies, and actions to elevate the arts and humanities across the nation. “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities” brought together leaders from various sectors, including government officials; policymakers;…
Neera Tanden Remarks at White House Event on Advancing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education
As Prepared For Delivery: Welcome and thanks to all of you for joining us today, whether you’re virtual or in person. I’d like to thank this tremendous group of Presidents and Chancellors for participating in this event as the Department of Education launches a significant report on Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher…
Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation
The text of the following declaration was released by the Governments of Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Iceland, Ireland, Liberia, Mauritania, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, the Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Spain, Togo, the United…
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils First-Ever Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities That Rely on the Ocean and Marine Resources
U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy Will Integrate Principles of Equity and Environmental Justice in Federal Ocean Activities DUBAI – During the United Nations’ Conference of Parties (COP28) today, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled the first-ever U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy to advance environmental justice for communities that rely on the ocean and Great Lakes for economic, cultural, spiritual,…
A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2023
During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation celebrates the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of these communities; of brave immigrants who, motivated by the promise of possibilities, picked up their lives and found new homes here; of native peoples who have stewarded these lands…
FACT SHEET: Update on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America
March 2024 Vice President Harris continues to lead the implementation of the Root Causes Strategy, which tackles the drivers of irregular migration by improving conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so people do not feel compelled to leave their homes. This includes addressing economic, governance, and security challenges through five pillars: 1) Addressing economic…
Why We Must Invest in AANAPISIs
A little-known federal program has helped to empower generations of underserved Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. This week, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking new steps to strengthen it. By Erika L. Moritsugu, Krystal Ka‘ai, and Philip Kim Last Friday, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever White House proclamation celebrating the impact of…
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils First-Ever Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities That Rely on the Ocean and Marine Resources
During the United Nations’ Conference of Parties (COP28) today, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled the first-ever U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy to advance environmental justice for communities that rely on the ocean and Great Lakes for economic, cultural, spiritual, recreational, and food security purposes. For the first time, the federal government is outlining how it will integrate…
A Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2023
On National Maritime Day, we honor the thousands of dedicated merchant mariners who serve on United States vessels around the world. During times of both peace and war, merchant mariners are always there — stepping up to transport equipment, troops, and goods across the globe to make our country safer and stronger. …
