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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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📣Today, Nov. 2, is the FINAL day to oppose the proposed changes to the 2030 Census. We need just 30 more comments to reach our goal of 500—and your voice can take us beyond it. Submit your comment at the link in our bio or bit.ly/SEARACcensusalert and let our government know that Southeast Asian Americans will not be made invisible.
Nov 2
⚠️ Action alert: There are just 5 DAYS LEFT to defend our communities against the US Census Bureau`s harmful proposal. Southeast Asian Americans rely on detailed census data to reveal existing disparities. Getting rid of this data does not get rid of inequity.
The deadline to submit a comment is this Monday, Nov. 2nd. We are so close to our goal of 500 comments. 🙌 With so much at stake, add your voice today at bit.ly/SEARACcensusalert or the link in our bio.
Oct 28
Nationally, 9% of households in the United States have three generations living under one roof. Across all Southeast Asian American communities, that rate is more than double.
Thank you to the 420 people who have submitted comments via our online form letting the Census Bureau know that it needs to keep race and ethnicity questions in the next census. 👏👏 We need 80 more to reach our goal of 500. Submit your comment by Nov. 2 at the link in our bio and please continue to share bit.ly/SEARACcensusalert widely!
Oct 22
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
