These colleges and universities are essential for increasing higher education access and success to low-income, first-generation Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students, including SEAAs.
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SEARAC Commemorates the 17th Anniversary of AANAPISIs
Since its founding, AANAPISIs have served thousands of first-generation and low-income students, including Southeast Asian Americans (SEAAs).
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“I think that AANAPISIs are important because it allows for Asian American students, like myself, to come together and feel a sense of belonging. This space has allowed me to build relationships I know will last a lifetime. ANNAPISIs allow for there to be a community-based foundation for Asian American students who need that.”
alumnus of Irvine Valley College, an AANAPISI located in CA
“We need to be actively thinking about creative spaces and after-school programs that encourage participation from refugee parents in preparing their children for college. More importantly, we need to address language access. Without the ability to read documents or understand robocalls, parents are further barred from being informed on their child’s educational attainment and success.”
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell
“We need to invest far more in our school systems so that Southeast Asian American students, and all students of color, have a high quality education – at every level and no matter what path they choose to take.”
SEARAC board member
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As we approach the 50th anniversary of SEAA refugee resettlement, SEARAC is committed to making sure our communities feel seen, heard, and valued. Vietnamese-American artist @nhahoang.art illustrates this spirit with her piece "Blossoming Resilience," designed for SEARAC’s 2024 year-end fundraiser. Nha reflects, "My concept came from thinking about generations of different families." 🌸
Read her full interview and explore Nha’s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will suppor@pal.humanity, Nha’s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Nov 14
As we approach the 50th anniversary of SEAA refugee resettlement, SEARAC is committed to making sure our communities feel seen, heard, and valued. Vietnamese-American artist @nhahoang.art illustrates this spirit with her piece "Blossoming Resilience," designed for SEARAC’s 2024 year-end fundraiser. Nha reflects, "My concept came from thinking about generations of different families." 🌸
Read her full interview and explore Nha’s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will suppor@pal.humanity, Nha’s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Today, it may feel like our country has rejected progress in favor of hate and bigotry. But our ancestors remind us during the hardest of days that there is always light in the darkest of times.
Today, we grieve; we love; and we heal. Tomorrow, we organize.
Read SEARAC`s full statement at the link in our bio.
Nov 6
Today, it may feel like our country has rejected progress in favor of hate and bigotry. But our ancestors remind us during the hardest of days that there is always light in the darkest of times.
Today, we grieve; we love; and we heal. Tomorrow, we organize.
Read SEARAC`s full statement at the link in our bio.
Posted @withregram • @apiavote Election Day is here! Every vote counts. Your vote counts. Have any questions about the election and voting? The Voter Hotline is here to help you be your own advocate. We provide assistance in English and 8 Asian languages! Call 1-888-API-VOTE. Happy voting!
Nov 5
Posted @withregram • @apiavote Election Day is here! Every vote counts. Your vote counts. Have any questions about the election and voting? The Voter Hotline is here to help you be your own advocate. We provide assistance in English and 8 Asian languages! Call 1-888-API-VOTE. Happy voting!
SEARAC`s October newsletter is live! Check out our community interview with Sreyneang Lim, the Community Pathways to Healthy Aging Coordinator at @cerieastbay, updates from our California team, and more. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!
Nov 5
SEARAC`s October newsletter is live! Check out our community interview with Sreyneang Lim, the Community Pathways to Healthy Aging Coordinator at @cerieastbay, updates from our California team, and more. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!
We are kicking off SEARAC`s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with our conversation with @hninstagram, a Rade artist from Charlotte, NC! HNin’s Rade and Montagnard heritage shines through in her exclusive design for SEARAC’s merch shop, celebrating cultural pride and preservation.
HNin shares, “I was a refugee baby and am grateful to be in America. I wanted to show that culture is not lost after resettling.”
Read HNin`s full interview and shop HNin`s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will support @seacvillage, the organization HNin has chosen to uplift with this fundraiser!
Nov 3
We are kicking off SEARAC`s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with our conversation with @hninstagram, a Rade artist from Charlotte, NC! HNin’s Rade and Montagnard heritage shines through in her exclusive design for SEARAC’s merch shop, celebrating cultural pride and preservation.
HNin shares, “I was a refugee baby and am grateful to be in America. I wanted to show that culture is not lost after resettling.”
Read HNin`s full interview and shop HNin`s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will support @seacvillage, the organization HNin has chosen to uplift with this fundraiser!