Biden names Erika Moritsugu as Asian American liaison amid rise in hate crime

Moritsugu appointed as Asian American and Pacific Islander senior liaison as part of effort to combat rise in anti-Asian hate

The White House announced on Wednesday that Erika Moritsugu will serve as the administration's Asian American and Pacific Islander senior liaison and deputy assistant to the president.

The appointment is a part of multiple initiatives Joe Biden announced last month to address the dramatic increase in hate-related incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).