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Commerce Celebrates the Life of Norman Mineta and His Lifelong Commitment to Equity and Justice

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Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves honored the life and legacy of Norman Y. Mineta and officially named the Commerce Department’s auditorium in his honor. Secretary Mineta was the first Asian American to hold a cabinet position, serving at the Commerce Department and Department of Transportation. Held on his birthday, the event celebrated Secretary Mineta’s lifetime...

Biden-Harris Administration Delivering on Promise to Connect Everyone in America to Reliable High-Speed Internet Service

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative is delivering on its promise to connect everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service by 2030. Since the President took office, more than 2.4 million previously unserved homes and small businesses have been connected to high-speed Internet service. President Biden and Vice President Harris are investing $90...

Celebrate Your Accomplishments and Take a Seat at the Table

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Get out of your comfort zone, build a supportive network, create mentorships, and celebrate your accomplishments. These words of wisdom were recently shared at a Commerce Department event honoring Women’s Equality Day, a national day celebrated every year on August 26 to commemorate the day women of America were first given the right to vote. The event featured three diverse women who shared their...

Pride in Progress

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In honor of Pride Month, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves joined Commerce employees earlier this month in raising the Progress Pride Flag outside the Commerce Department building. Flown throughout June, the flag celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQI+ community. “Pride Month is a celebration of the courage and contributions of the LGBTQI+ community,” said Secretary...

Commerce's USPTO Announces National Strategy to Empower Innovators and Entrepreneurs from All Communities

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New plan to increase diversity and participation in STEM, inventorship, and innovation The Commerce Department’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a new National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation to connect more Americans with resources to spur innovation and entrepreneurship. In conjunction with the agency’s work with the Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI 2 ), the...

Creating an Equitable Economy for all Americans

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The mission of the U.S. Department of Commerce is to create the conditions for inclusive economic growth and opportunity for all Americans. Last week, in conjunction with Black History Month, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves participated in several events that echo this mission and showcase the Department’s leading role in building an economy in which all can...

Year in Review: Commerce’s Top Stories of 2023

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As we welcome 2024, we have compiled a list of the top stories which not only generated the most attention in 2023, but also encompassed the Commerce Department’s mission to create conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all Americans. These stories reflect many of Commerce’s top priorities and accomplishments for the year including bringing affordable, reliable high-speed Internet...

DEIA: Reflecting Back on 2023 and Looking Ahead to What’s Next

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Reflecting on a momentous 2023, the DOC Equity (DEIA) Council continued to inspire us, ignite change, and spark action across the Department to cultivate a culture of fairness and inclusion. The Council made significant progress in the critical areas of external service delivery, internal workforce development, measurement, and infrastructure to create a world-class program of sustainability and...