SEAAs and other immigrant and refugee communities want a fair chance to thrive, but we cannot do so while we are subject to a dehumanizing, unjust immigration system.
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The New Way Forward’s Impact on Southeast Asian Americans
There are 15,000 Southeast Asian Americans with a final order of removal. About 80% of removable Southeast Asian Americans have a criminal conviction. Many of these individuals were refugees who have never lived in their countries of origin and no longer have any family ties to Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam.
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“It felt like I was being double punished. A terrible crime that I committed when I was a youth would eventually lead to my deportation to a country that I had no ties to. I felt like I was unworthy, not valued, that all that I’d done to change my life, to build community while I was inside, doesn’t matter.”
featured in our anti-deportation PSAs
“If I can change back the hands of time, education and knowledge would be the best for any young person trying to figure themself out. Please be aware that I am still human even though I made a mistake in the past. I do have family that loves me, and I love them, too.
featured in our anti-deportation PSAs
“If we were deported, our family wouldn’t be as happy as they are now. We draw them together and the positive mindset we bring—that heals them and heals our community. I believe deportation is really double punishment for our family, for us, and for our community.”
featured together with impacted community member Tith Ton in our anti-deportation PSAs
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DACA recipients can now apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Learn more & apply at www.healthcare.gov #ACA4DACA
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🦋Open enrollment for DACA recipients is live!🦋
DACA recipients can now apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Learn more & apply at www.healthcare.gov #ACA4DACA
ICYMI: SEARAC has just launched a NEW fundraiser celebrating art, artists, and the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement. We have teamed up with incredible SEAA #artists to create custom illustrations reflecting what this milestone means to our communities. 🎨
Explore brand-new, exclusive #illustrations now available in our merch shop from: Killamari Art, Sheena Vang, Timothy Singratsomboune, Nha Hoang, and HNin Nie.
Plus, we’ve reissued beloved designs from previous SEARAC artists: Khou Vue & Kate Eng.
All proceeds support SEARAC and other organizations chosen by the artists, uplifting Southeast Asian American and refugee communities worldwide. Shop here: https://buff.ly/3ZdzEiL
Nov 19
ICYMI: SEARAC has just launched a NEW fundraiser celebrating art, artists, and the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement. We have teamed up with incredible SEAA #artists to create custom illustrations reflecting what this milestone means to our communities. 🎨
Explore brand-new, exclusive #illustrations now available in our merch shop from: Killamari Art, Sheena Vang, Timothy Singratsomboune, Nha Hoang, and HNin Nie.
Plus, we’ve reissued beloved designs from previous SEARAC artists: Khou Vue & Kate Eng.
All proceeds support SEARAC and other organizations chosen by the artists, uplifting Southeast Asian American and refugee communities worldwide. Shop here: https://buff.ly/3ZdzEiL
Timothy Singratsomboune @singhasonh, an LGBTQ+ artist who studies Lao and Lao American histories, has joined SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with a special art piece for our merch shop.
Reflecting on the upcoming commemoration, Timothy shared, "The 50th year of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement brings up so many varying emotions in me. The most prominent emotion, though, is excitement. After decades of seemingly impossible odds, a lot of Southeast Asians are waking up and taking an interest in the future of our communities."
Read the full interview and shop Timothy`s artwork at the link in our bio!
Nov 18
Timothy Singratsomboune @singhasonh, an LGBTQ+ artist who studies Lao and Lao American histories, has joined SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with a special art piece for our merch shop.
Reflecting on the upcoming commemoration, Timothy shared, "The 50th year of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement brings up so many varying emotions in me. The most prominent emotion, though, is excitement. After decades of seemingly impossible odds, a lot of Southeast Asians are waking up and taking an interest in the future of our communities."
Read the full interview and shop Timothy`s artwork at the link in our bio!
Our next artist spotlight features @khouvueillustration, a first-generation Hmong-American graphic designer and illustrator. In 2021, Khou created a unique #MadebyRefugees and #MadebyImmigrants design for SEARAC, celebrating the shared joy of food. 🍜
Reflecting on her work, Khou says, "My concept for this artwork stems from the positive impact immigration has had on American society, especially through a rich cultural history of food." Read Khou`s full interview at the link in our bio!
Proceeds from our merch sales support SEARAC and several community-based organizations that are protecting refugee communities around the globe – regardless of who is in power.
Nov 16
Our next artist spotlight features @khouvueillustration, a first-generation Hmong-American graphic designer and illustrator. In 2021, Khou created a unique #MadebyRefugees and #MadebyImmigrants design for SEARAC, celebrating the shared joy of food. 🍜
Reflecting on her work, Khou says, "My concept for this artwork stems from the positive impact immigration has had on American society, especially through a rich cultural history of food." Read Khou`s full interview at the link in our bio!
Proceeds from our merch sales support SEARAC and several community-based organizations that are protecting refugee communities around the globe – regardless of who is in power.
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!