American Samoa

American Samoa is a group of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean and is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is made up of five main islands and two coral atolls. The main islands are Tutuila, Ta’u, Ofu, Olosega, and Aunu’u, and the coral atolls are Rose Atoll and Swains Island. The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago, which is located on the island of Tutuila. The population of American Samoa is primarily of Samoan and Polynesian descent, and the official languages of the territory are English and Samoan. American Samoa is an important location for the United States, as it is home to a number of military bases and other facilities. It is also an important economic and cultural center in the South Pacific region.

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native …
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native …

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities. The new strategy, which comprises action plans prepared by 32 federal agencies—including all 15 executive departments in the President’s Cabinet—builds on the Administration’s broader equity agenda and…

News Flash • Coconino County, AZ • CivicEngage
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News Flash • Coconino County, AZ • CivicEngage

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The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts (Part One)
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The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts (Part One)

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