Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) .  This 18th Annual Gala Awards was the largest yet, thanks in part to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  President Obama spoke.  Photo by Ben Droz.
Lumen8 Anacostia is Washington DC 's largest community building arts iniative to date. A  former police evidence warehouse was renovated into an installation, performance arts, and events space.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) . This 18th Annual Gala Awards was the largest yet, thanks in part to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. President Obama spoke. Photo by Ben Droz.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) .  This 18th Annual Gala Awards was the largest yet, thanks in part to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  President Obama spoke.  Photo by Ben Droz.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) . This 18th Annual Gala Awards was the largest yet, thanks in part to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. President Obama spoke. Photo by Ben Droz.
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