Eddie was three weeks into a combined Asian and Pacific studies and international management course at Leeds University when he decided to travel to South East Asia.

BBC: Eddie Gibson

On May 3 and 4, Commission Chair, Daphne Kwok will serve as a panelist at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Leadership Symposium , and AAPI Commissioners and WHIAAPI staff will attend APAICS Gala Awards Dinner ( www.apaics.org).

WHITEHOUSE: WHIAAPI Weekly Highlights: AAPI Heritage Month Edition