Biden Cabinet Asian Americans Left Out Of Top Leadership Team So when biden – whose cabinet is shaping up to be the most diverse in u.s. history – failed to name a single cabinet secretary of asian american or pacific islander descent, the backlash was. Biden’s transition team told the newshour in late december that 12 percent of the incoming white house staffers were asian americans and pacific islanders. but takano said there was a meaningful.
Biden Cabinet Asian Americans Left Out Of Top Leadership Team President elect joe biden ’s transition team would not commit to nominating an asian american for a cabinet secretary position on friday, shortly after asian american lawmakers said failing to do so would be “unacceptable.”. when asked about the nomination request during a press conference friday, two top transition officials reiterated. May 3, 2023, 3:47 pm pdt. by kimmy yam. as biden administration officials celebrate asian pacific american heritage month, ambassador katherine tai, the first woman of color to serve as u.s. trade. President joe biden's first cabinet is being described as the most diverse ever. the first asian american to hold a cabinet level spot under mr clinton to head his transportation department. While black and latino leaders say they are pleased with the cabinet picks, biden did not meet the expectations of the congressional asian pacific american caucus that asked for top tier.
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