The White House is asking Asian American and Pacific Islanders to submit

The White House is asking Asian American and Pacific Islanders to submit a video on personal stories that have affected people in their community.

The effort, called “What’s Your Story,” can be a 3-minute music video, public service announcement, short film or video blog that discusses important issues facing the Asian-American community. Essays under 1,000 words also will be accepted.

Entries should be submitted online by Nov. 1.

A select group of entries will be posted on the White House website, and some who submit will be asked to attend a White House briefing in the fall to share their stories in-person.