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SEARAC Responds to Elimination of Census Bureau’s Advisory Committees
Washington, DC – SEARAC condemns the Trump Administration’s decision to eliminate the Census 2030 Advisory Committee (2030 CAC) and the Census National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC). The…
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Last week, SEARAC convened executive leaders of Southeast Asian American-serving organizations from all across the United States. Over two days, we discussed key issues impacting our local communities and identified opportunities to build our collective power during this 50th year of resettlement — and the next 50 years to come. Thank you to these incredible changemakers for sharing space with us in DC, and special gratitude to @aarp, @rwjfoundation, and Surdna Foundation for participating in our programming.
Apr 16
Last week, SEARAC convened executive leaders of Southeast Asian American-serving organizations from all across the United States. Over two days, we discussed key issues impacting our local communities and identified opportunities to build our collective power during this 50th year of resettlement — and the next 50 years to come. Thank you to these incredible changemakers for sharing space with us in DC, and special gratitude to @aarp, @rwjfoundation, and Surdna Foundation for participating in our programming.
រីករាយឆ្នាំថ្មី🌸 ສະບາຍດີປີໃຫມ່ 🌸 Happy Lao and Khmer New Year from SEARAC🌸
Our offices are closed today in observance of Lao and Khmer New Year. To our communities celebrating — we are sending you wishes for a peaceful, happy, and abundant year ahead.
(Photos courtesy of SEARAC from a 2015 Cambodian New Year celebration in Silver Spring, MD)
Apr 14
រីករាយឆ្នាំថ្មី🌸 ສະບາຍດີປີໃຫມ່ 🌸 Happy Lao and Khmer New Year from SEARAC🌸
Our offices are closed today in observance of Lao and Khmer New Year. To our communities celebrating — we are sending you wishes for a peaceful, happy, and abundant year ahead.
(Photos courtesy of SEARAC from a 2015 Cambodian New Year celebration in Silver Spring, MD)
For the third edition of SEARAC`s First 100 Days newsletter, we are breaking down recent EOs that deny immigrants and refugees access to public services. These EOs also attack Americans who are immigrants and refugees. We also included analyses of these policies` impacts to California, where SEARAC has an office that leads state-level policy advocacy and coalition building. Read the full newsletter at the link in our bio.
Stay tuned for the next edition by signing up for our newsletter at bit.ly/SEARACnews.
Apr 10
For the third edition of SEARAC`s First 100 Days newsletter, we are breaking down recent EOs that deny immigrants and refugees access to public services. These EOs also attack Americans who are immigrants and refugees. We also included analyses of these policies` impacts to California, where SEARAC has an office that leads state-level policy advocacy and coalition building. Read the full newsletter at the link in our bio.
Stay tuned for the next edition by signing up for our newsletter at bit.ly/SEARACnews.
SEARAC`s March newsletter is live. This month`s edition includes of policy updates on immigration and data equity as well as updates from our California team. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!
Apr 8
SEARAC`s March newsletter is live. This month`s edition includes of policy updates on immigration and data equity as well as updates from our California team. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!
SEARAC condemns the recent escalation of attacks on immigrant communities and the alarming rise in disappearances carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It echoes the trauma of authoritarian regimes in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, where thousands had been silenced, disappeared, or displaced. Read our full statement and a list of community resources at the link in our bio.
Apr 3
SEARAC condemns the recent escalation of attacks on immigrant communities and the alarming rise in disappearances carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It echoes the trauma of authoritarian regimes in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, where thousands had been silenced, disappeared, or displaced. Read our full statement and a list of community resources at the link in our bio.