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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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SEARAC Commemorates 50 Years of Southeast Asian American Resettlement with Historic National Resolution
Washington, DC – SEARAC celebrates the introduction of a House and Senate resolution recognizing 2025 as the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees. The resolution commemorates Southeast Asian…
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Over the past two years, Thuy Do, SEARAC Senior California Program Manager, has partnered with the @ocdehistory and community organizations to bring Southeast Asian American ethnic studies across California.
Thuy writes, “My experiences in these gatherings were emotional and healing, because I got to see, learn and connect with others to advance ethnic studies education through community voices.”
Read more about how community voices continue to shape the future of ethnic studies education in California at the link in our bio!
Feb 7
This is a final reminder that applications for SEARAC`s Leadership and Advocacy Training program are due Sunday, Feb. 8. SEARAC is excited to welcome our next cohort to the nation’s capital this July for our LAT program. Apply to LAT today at bit.ly/LAT2026app!
Feb 6
SEARAC`s January newsletter is now live! Check out national and California policy updates from the SEARAC team and our latest staff blog here: searac.org/news/2026-news-in-review/
Feb 4
SEARAC National Deputy Director Kham S. Moua will be joining our partners at @ncapagrams for this upcoming community briefing. Learn why NCAPA opposes the FY26 DHS funding bill and what this means for AAPI communities.
📅Feb 4 at 3 PM ET Link to register in bio
Feb 2
📢 Tell your senators: Do not give one single more dollar to ICE or CBP. Take action at bit.ly/rejectICEfunding. Link in bio
Jan 29
