How President Obama Can Ensure Justice for Asian Americans

Next week, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Day and Dr. King’s extraordinary contributions to the civil and economic rights of more than 120 million people of color in the United States. During this week recognizing civil rights, President Obama will celebrate his second inauguration and address the nation on its future.

In examining the past and the future for America, no president has yet considered the importance of justice, and the symbols of justice, for our growing Asian American population of almost 20 million. For example, during America’s 223 year Supreme Court history, there have been 112 United States Supreme Court justices. Yet, over this long history, no Asian American has ever been appointed or even nominated.