Earlier this year, we heard President Barack Obama wish everyone a happy Lunar New Year. This year, we hear from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, who is co-chair of The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. President Barack Obama proclaimed May 2010, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke extends his greetings to communities around the U.S. on Asian-American and Pacific Islander month 2010

Secretary Gary Locke, Department of Commerce, and Kiran Ahuja, Executive Director of White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, answer questions on topics specific to the AAPI community.