Dreaming boldly, for generations past, present, and future
The year SEARAC was founded, in response to the largest mass resettlement of refugees in US history
Learn more about our impactThe rough estimate of SEAAs living in CA, a number representing 1/3 of the total population of SEAAs in the United States
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New research on Southeast Asian American wellness uplifts the need for intergenerational and community healing
This groundbreaking research explores a community-defined vision of wellness that reflects the experiences of multiple generations.
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Public health insurance is a lifeline for Southeast Asian American communities. Detailed census data show just how many families rely on it—and why policymakers must pay attention.
With just under 2 weeks until the deadline, we are still 100 short of our goal of 500 people telling the Census Bureau why we must continue to collect race and ethnicity data during the next census. Submit your comment by Nov. 2 at bit.ly/SEARACcensusalert or the link in bio.
Oct 20
Thank you to the @internationalexaminer for uplifting data from our recent fact sheet, which shows that 42% of deportations to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam recorded since 1998 occurred in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 alone.
Read how organizers are helping families prepare and keeping elders connected and why lasting legislative solutions are urgently needed. Link in bio.
Oct 16
Detailed data reveal the truth behind the model minority myth. Removing race and ethnicity questions would hide very real educational disparities and leave our families out of the decisions that shape our futures. We will not stand by and let our government erase our communities.
🎉 Comment campaign update: We need just over 100 comments to reach our goal of 500. Submit your comment by Nov. 2 and send a strong message to the Census Bureau from the SEAA community. Link in bio
Oct 15
Get @reshare_app • @ncapagrams This Election season, we’re at a crossroads. The future of Affordable Education matters to our communities but has been threatened by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.
Find more info about the status and shifts in student loan borrowing programs in our Education policy primer (link in bio!) and make sure you’re registered to vote! 🎓🗳️
#NCAPA #MidtermElection #GOTV #AANHPIPolicy #AffordableEducation
Oct 15
Southeast Asian Americans are part of this country, and the census must reflect that. Tell the Census Bureau that every person should be counted and that our communities will not be erased.
More than 300 of you have taken action. 👏👏 Help us get to 500 by Nov. 2 and add your comment at bit.ly/SEARACcensusalert or at the link in our bio.
Oct 13
