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The Week at State | April 26-May 2 |
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Secretary Blinken’s Virtual Travel to Africa
 On April 27, Secretary Blinken virtually traveled to Nigeria and Kenya where he met with senior officials, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs. Plus, Young African Leaders Initiative Network and exchange program alumni shared with him how they are making a difference in their countries. To learn more, visit the detailed trip page, watch a video of the entire trip, or see a brief overview video on Twitter.
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COVID-19 Recovery
U.S. Provides COVID-19 Assistance to India
"Just as India came to our aid early in the pandemic, the U.S. is committed to working urgently to provide assistance to India in its time of need. Today we are proud to deliver our first shipment of critical oxygen equipment, therapeutics and raw materials for vaccine production," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the White House Fact Sheet for more on these efforts.
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Human Rights and Democracy
World Press Freedom Day Roundtable
In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, May 3, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Press Center credentialed journalists participated in a roundtable to discuss the state of press freedom and internet freedoms around the world. Access the full video recording and transcript here.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we proudly celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States and pay tribute to the generations who have enriched and strengthened our nation. Watch Spokesperson Ned Price’s video statement on Twitter.
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Refugees and Migration
Humanitarian Assistance in Central America
"Our humanitarian assistance will meet the immediate needs of people forced to flee their homes in pursuit of safety, including refugees and other displaced people, and vulnerable migrants in Central America and third countries in the region," Secretary Blinken in a press statement.
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Alliances and Partnerships
The First 100 Days
American diplomacy is strengthening alliances and partnerships, championing human rights and democracy, tackling the climate crisis, supporting global efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic, and restoring America's leadership in the world. Watch our short video highlighting our accomplishments.
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Education and Culture
Honoring the life of Michael Collins
This week, we honor the life of Michael Collins. He dedicated his life to service, including as a NASA astronaut and here at the Department, where he served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. His legacy of space diplomacy will be remembered. Watch our short video commemorating his life.
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Education and Culture
Jazz Diplomacy: Then and Now
For the past eight decades, the State Department has relied on good old rag-timing, toe-tapping, bee-bopping Jazz to unite peoples and cultures across the globe through a medley of musical exchange programs. Learn about the history of jazz diplomacy in our DipNote blog.
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