Today we wear purple for
#SpiritDay
to take a stand against LGBTQI+ bullying and harassment. To LGBTQI+ youth: you are loved for you are and we will continue to fight for you every day.
It’s simple - the Child Tax Credit is about making sure working families across the country have what they need to raise our next generation of leaders.
Happy Filipino American History Month from
@POTUS
!
Filipinos and Filipino Americans have helped forge the very idea of America. Thank you for ensuring our nation remains a land of hope, opportunity, & optimism.
Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day! Thank you again to
@ddlovato
for joining our White House Virtual Convening on Transgender Equality during Pride with a special message for trans and non-binary youth.
Thank you to all of the incredible transgender leaders, young people, and supportive family members who came to the
@WhiteHouse
yesterday to celebrate the community’s resilience, achievements, and joy for
#transgenderdayofvisibility
Last week, the White House Office of Public Engagement hosted a group of students brought by the USTA Foundation to share career paths in public service. Thank you
@PressSec
and
@GeneSperling46
for stopping by!
TUNE IN SHORTLY: To close out
#PrideMonth
, we hope you’ll join us for a White House virtual convening on transgender equality, hosted by
@PressSec
Jen Psaki! You can watch at
As we transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month, the White House Office of Public Engagement is celebrating the HERstoric Black Women President Biden
@potus
has appointed to his cabinet and senior staff.
Today’s “Communities in Action: Building a Better Michigan” had a surprise visit from
@VP
, who thanked MI leaders for their instrumental partnership in implementing Biden-Harris policies!
Last week,
@Richmond46
met with
@DanielDaeKim
to discuss the rise in anti-AAPI hate, the administration’s priority to address this, the historic funding of
@TAAForg
to the AAPI community, and the importance of representation and allyship. Stay tuned for more at
@WhiteHouseOPE46
Today the White House Office of Public Engagement hosted the cast of “A Different World” to discuss the cultural significance of HBCUs and the historic efforts of
@POTUS
@VP
to support these institutions and cancel student debt.
NEW: We’re partnering w/
@AspenInstitute
to host a series of localized Latino Economic Summits across the country, which will focus on advancing equity & empowerment in communities. The forums start tomorrow in San Antonio, TX & will cont. thru the summer.
This afternoon,
@POTUS
signed H.R. 3525, the “Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act.”
We're excited to kick off the
@WhiteHouse
Initiative Latino Economic Summits TODAY in San Antonio at
@UTSA
where
@SBAIsabel
will deliver remarks. The summit will connect the local Latino community to resource info & federal leaders. Tune in:
#WHLatinos
1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Be prepared to help someone in your life. In honor of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, learn
#SeizureFirstAid
basics.
What’s one new thing you learned about seizures or epilepsy from taking our free 30-minute
#SFAReady
course? Learn
#SeizureFirstAid
basics this November so you can better understand and help
#RemoveTheFilter
for the epilepsy community.
Together we can advance equity and help ensure that everyone receives the fair chance to reach their full potential. That’s why
@USDA
is standing up an Equity Commission to ensure equality and fairness for the agriculture sector as a whole. Learn more at
TODAY at 11:00 ET: Join Administration officials for a discussion on how
@POTUS
&
@VP
are lowering the cost of high-speed internet for millions of American families & expanding access through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Register here:
Please join us for a special conversation about protecting the safety, rights, & dignity of air travelers with disabilities, and with remarks by Director Stephen Benjamin, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Senator Tammy Duckworth
Taking a moment today to launch
@WhiteHouseOPE46
and introduce you to the White House Office of Public Engagement team:
Cedric Richmond: Senior Advisor to POTUS and Director of OPE
@Richmond46
Adrian Saenz: Special Assistant to POTUS and Deputy Director of OPE
@Saenz46
As
@POTUS
said yesterday, it’s been a year of challenges -- but also of tremendous progress. On this day one year ago, President Biden &
@VP
Harris swore an oath to make things better for the American people – & they have.
More on key accomplishments:
This week, OPE hosted a roundtable to hear from disabled people who rely on home and community-based services. HCBS allows disabled people to not only survive in their communities, but to thrive. The Biden administration is committed to ensuring more Americans have access to HCBS
BID = BFD. Let us tell you why:
💼 It will put even more people back to work in good-paying, union jobs
📶 Expand broadband access to ALL communities across the country
🔧 Rebuild & enhance infrastructure
💪 Strengthen America’s competitiveness
💸 Invest in our nation’s future
BID = BFD. Let us tell you why:
💼 It will put even more people back to work in good-paying, union jobs
📶 Expand broadband access to ALL communities across the country
🔧 Rebuild & enhance infrastructure
💪 Strengthen America’s competitiveness
💸 Invest in our nation’s future
Just now,
@POTUS
signed the PACT Act into law, delivering the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years.
Read more here:
TODAY at 6pm ET, join
@SecretaryPete
,
@ginamccarthy46
, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the White House COVID-19 Response Team, and the climate community for a Climate Day of VAXtion!
Following the President’s Oval Office address to the nation this evening, the President and First Lady spoke tonight to the father of Wadea Alfayoumi, as well as Wadea’s uncle.
The OPE team welcomes our Associate Directors:
Emily Voorde: Associate Director for Disability Community Engagement
William McIntee: Associate Director
Hannah Bristol: Associate Director
@HannahBristol46
Howard Ou: Associate Director
Today, Director Benjamin joined
@usmayors
in Washington, DC to discuss the importance of innovative Public-Private Partnerships to strengthen American cities.
Internships provide valuable real-world training. But for many young people, unpaid experiences are not feasible. Through the leadership of
@POTUS
&
@VP
, interns will now earn $750 per week working in one of the most dynamic workplaces in the world. Apply:
From improving healthcare access to reducing student debt,
@POTUS
is taking action to uplift the Afro-Latino community and yesterday we hosted the first ever White House Afro-Latino Diaspora event.
Hear more about it from
@sunny
on
@theview
⬇️
Earlier today,
@POTUS
and
@VP
announced their plan to lower the cost of high-speed internet for millions of people across the country.
Learn more at: .
31 years ago, the ADA gave millions of Americans the opportunity to determine their own future. Today, conversations like these 👇 expand on that framework and help build accessibility and equity into all aspects of day-to-day life in America.
Thrilled to have joined
@AliStroker
and
@WhiteHouseOPE46
's Emily Voorde this week to talk about the ADA's anniversary and the work ahead to ensure an accessible transportation system for all.
In recognition of
#LGBTQ
+ Community Center Awareness Day,
@POTUS
revived a tradition of sending a letter to every center in America. These centers provide lifesaving resources to LGBTQ+ people everywhere as well as give space to organize and find joy.
@DearPOTUS46
To mark LGBTQ+ Center Awareness Day,
@POTUS
sent letters of recognition to centers across the country.
"I hope you take pride in knowing how many lives you have saved, changed, and uplifted. I see you. I support you. Keep the faith."
Today,
@usedgov
released $3.8billion in American Rescue Plan funds to support students with disabilities, who were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, as they return to school. This Administration knows that
#BuildingBackBetter
requires support for ALL Americans.
Our friend
@DanielDaeKim
stopped by the
@WhiteHouse
with an important message to share 💉💉
Protect your neighbors and loved ones -- Get vaccinated! 💉
Text your zip code to 438829 (GETVAX) to find a vaccine near you. 💉
Nia Page: Special Assistant
Carli Kientzle: Public Engagement Assistant and Analyst
Jana Plat: Public Engagement Assistant and Analyst
OPE creates direct dialogue between the White House and the nation’s diverse communities so that we can all work together to build back better.
ICYMI: The White House Office of Public Engagement hosted the first Afro-Latino Diaspora event to discuss the importance of representation and highlight contributions of the Afro-Latino community to American history.
The Administration is committed to advancing equality for non-binary people, including combating discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expanding the availability of accurate federal IDs, so they can feel safe as their authentic selves
Over 70 Latino LGBTQI+ leaders visited the
@WhiteHouse
this week to discuss how
@POTUS
and
@VP
have and will continue to advance equity and opportunity.
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and National Coming Out Day but we celebrate and support these communities every day of the year.
“
@POTUS
is awarding Pennsylvania a $20 million grant to expand internet access by providing computers & tablets to libraries & recreation centers across the state,
@PhillyMayor
& other officials announced Friday in North Philadelphia.”
@PhillyInquirer
The Biden-Harris Administration took executive action to launch the American Climate Corps – a workforce training program that will ensure young people have access to careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy. Learn more here:
Director Richmond and Adrian are pleased to welcome:
Nathaly Arriola Maurice: Special Assistant to POTUS and Director of Partnerships
Zach Butterworth: Director of Private Sector Engagement
@ZButterworth46
Erika Dinkel-Smith: Director of Labor Engagement
Yesterday, OPE facilitated a meeting between legacy Black civil rights leaders,
@POTUS
and
@VPOTUS
. As challenges to access the ballot box mount across the nation, let it be clear that the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting every American’s right to vote. 1/2
.
@POTUS
: "We need pathways to citizenship for undocumented Americans. Until we secure that pathway for Dreamers, TPS holders, farmworkers and all those who contribute to our nation every single day [. . .] my administration will always have your back.”
Today at the
@WhiteHouse
:
@POTUS
and
@FLOTUS
celebrated the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride in the Rose Garden with folks from disability communities all across the country.
Watch their remarks here:
ICYMI:
✅More than 300,000 jobs created just last month
✅12.4 million jobs created since
@POTUS
took office.
✅3.6% unemployment rate
✅Working-age labor participation back to where it was before the pandemic
✅Getting the job done
“[
@POTUS
] is unequivocal: there is no place for hate in America against anyone. Period.”
-
@PressSec
on President Biden’s Establishment of First-Ever National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia
Here’s the deal, folks!
@POTUS
continues to demonstrate America’s leadership around the world as he hosts leaders for NATO’s 75th anniversary this week.
Register ⬇️to hear from
@SteveBenjamin46
& Principal Deputy NSA Jon Finer on 7/10 at 4PM ET.
“Today, America is delivering” -
@POTUS
Learn how the CHIPS & Science Act will revitalize American manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and accelerate American innovation here:
Also proud to introduce our colleagues that are part of the OPE extended family!
Jonathon Westbrook- White House Fellow
Reggie Greer- Director of Priority Placement & Senior Advisor LGBTQ+ Engagement
@ReggieGreer46
David Kieve- Director of OPE on Council on Environmental Quality
Watch Now! Director Benjamin &
@MayorWu
in conversation on elevating the arts as part of the
@NEAarts
and
@WhiteHouse
Summit! A pivotal moment in highlighting that the arts are essential to progress! Watch live at .
#HealBridgeThrive
TODAY at 10AM ET: In advance of event hosted by
@POTUS
&
@VP
,
@WhiteHouseOPE46
and
@WHOSTP
will host a briefing on the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to advancing the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI.
Register ⬇️
President Biden promised to rebuild the backbone of the country – the middle class – so that this time everyone comes along. The Build Back Better framework does just that.
President Biden campaigned on a promise to forge consensus and make government work for working people again. Today, he is delivering on that promise. You can read more on the Framework here: (8/8)
Happy
#BlackHistoryMonth
! Throughout February, OPE will celebrate with a slate of events centered around Black wellness. Stay tuned for updates!
And be sure to read
@POTUS
full Black History Month proclamation here:
The president and vice president further discussed the White House's efforts to restore trust in law enforcement through police accountability & the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act & will continue to work with civil rights leaders on these important issues moving forward 2/2
$100b investment that will improve our immigration system by providing long awaited relief to millions through reconciliation, and making enhancements to reduce backlogs, expand legal representation, and make the asylum system and border processing more efficient and humane (6/8)
Today
@POTUS
and
@FLOTUS
send their best wishes to the millions of people around the world celebrating Nowruz—a time of reflection, renewal, and rebirth.
Read the full statement here:
.
American Rescue Plan-enhanced tax credits are delivering record-low child poverty, boosting the earnings of millions of workers, and helping tens of millions of working families make ends meet. You can find out how to access these credits at !
“In remembering our history, we remember those great American heroes who continue to inspire & motivate us; who continue to remind us through our memory of them . . . what our role & responsibility is in THIS moment in history. ” -
@VP
at today’s
#BlackHistoryMonth
event
On his very first day in office,
@POTUS
signed a historic Executive Order to advance equity and racial justice. Today, he furthers his Administration's commitment to building an America in which all can prosper with a new Executive Order ⬇️⬇️
HAPPENING SOON: Ahead of
@POTUS
speech outlining his plan to Build Back Better, join us for a briefing with
@Richmond46
and members of the National Economic Council and the Domestic Policy Council at 1pm ET today:
Tonight at 9 PM ET,
@POTUS
will update the American people on the state of our Union-- detailing the historic progress his Administration has made so far, the work that lies ahead, and his optimism for the future. Watch the State of the Union live here:
Just now:
@POTUS
signed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 to put the Postal Service on stronger financial footing and improve its ability to serve the American people.
“
@SteveBenjamin46
said there is a significant number of households nationwide without access to computers, laptops and Wi-Fi, and reported that millions of Americans across the country have benefitted from
@POTUS
’ connectivity plan so far.”
@whyy
We were honored to host young Black disabled advocates last week to celebrate
#BlackDisabledHistory
and
#BlackHistoryMonth
.
Learn more about what the Administration is doing to support Black disabled Americans here:
Black Americans make up 13% of the population but 42% of new HIV cases.
@ReggieGreer46
& ONAP Director Harold Phillips joined a panel of leaders from
@HowardU
to talk about the Biden Administration's National AIDS Strategy, in which Black Americans are a priority population (2/3)
TONIGHT at 9PM ET
@POTUS
will speak to the American people about the historic progress we’ve made and his agenda for the future.
Visit to watch LIVE with ASL and to catch the full video, remarks transcript, and highlights after the address.