News & Stories

Media inquiries may be directed to Elaine Sanchez Wilson, Senior Director of Communications at SEARAC, at elaine@searac.org.

SEARAC Condemns Trump Administration’s Defunding of Minority-Serving Institutions

Congress must protect AANAPISI and MSI programs now
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Southeast Asian immigrants deported to Southern Africa

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2025 News in Review

SEARAC’s monthly newsletters are a way for us to share the latest news with the community on an array of topics, including key national policy updates in education, health, and immigration, major budget advocacy news from our California office, SEARAC-wide panel talks and presentations, and general announcements from us and our partners.
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Highlights from SEARAC’s 2025 LAT Program

Southeast Asian American Leaders Make Their Mark on Capitol Hill

LAT 2025: Participant Reflections

This June, SEARAC was honored to be joined by Southeast Asian American leaders from across the country for our Leadership & Advocacy Training program. Over the three-day program, we celebrated the Southeast Asian American legacy, explored the impact of civic engagement on our communities, and empowered a cohort of advocates to share their stories with elected officials. Check out reflections from our participants: