We convene a data equity workgroup in partnership with the California Department of Public Health, to ensure data laws are compliant and best practices are institutionalized. We focus on Assembly Bill 1726 as a case study, which mandates the disaggregation of health indicators into more specific AA and NHPI subgroups.
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This policy brief presents key challenges to implementing California Assembly Bill 1726, which passed in 2016 and requires the California Department of Public Health to break down broad demographic data it collects into more specific Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander subgroups.
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SEARAC Policy Brief Highlights Opportunities, Challenges to Achieve Data Equity for AA and NHPI Communities in California
SEARAC is proud to release “AB 1726: A California Case Study on Disaggregating Public Health Data by Race and Ethnicity,” a new policy brief that presents key challenges to implementing California Assembly Bill 1726, which passed in 2016 and requires the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to break down broad demographic data it collects into more specific Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) subgroups.
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“Data disaggregation is a decades-long advocacy issue that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities have fought for and will continue to fight for until our communities are thriving. EPIC understands data disaggregation is one of the critical ways to uncover and address NHPI health and social inequities. AB 1726 would make the health outcomes of additional NHPI ethnic groups including Tongans and Fijians visible.”
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“Southeast Asian Americans (SEAAs) experience unique health inequities due to our experiences with war, genocide, and displacement. For example, heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for SEAAs in California, potentially linked to toxic chemicals used during the violence in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Almost half of SEAA Californians are limited English proficient and experience linguistic and cultural barriers to accessing care. Community leaders and policymakers need disaggregated data in order to identify disparities various populations face and create evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes for all.”
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May is AANHPI Heritage Month, and SEARAC celebrates and honors our vibrant Southeast Asian American community. We remember our ancestors who fled war and genocide, rebuilt their lives in the United States, and planted seeds for a more just future. As the descendants of refugees, we carry their dreams forward. This month, we uplift the voices of communities from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam building power for generations to come.
This AANHPI Heritage Month, take action with SEARAC and help grow our movement: bit.ly/SEAA50to250
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May 5
SEARAC is thrilled to once again be participating in Give in May, an annual fundraiser that coincides with Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, uplifting the stories and achievements of AANHPI communities around the world.
Celebrate heritage month with us and consider supporting our work by donating today! Give today: bit.ly/SEARAC-GiveInMay or at the link in our bio!
May 1
In April 1975, 1.2 million refugees from Southeast Asia began rebuilding their lives in the United States. Together we remember over 50 years of resilience, contribution, and community that deserve to be recognized. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we are calling on Congress to pass the national resolution recognizing the 50th commemoration of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement.
You can help make that happen. Share your story. If you or your family have ever felt unseen, your voice belongs in this moment. SEARAC wants to hear from you.
Because the Southeast Asian American story is the American story.
Take action today → bit.ly/SEAA50to250
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Apr 30
Thank you for joining the kickoff of our Rising Up webinar series! Today`s virtual event was about the importance of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) increasing Southeast Asian American educational attainment, recent threats to the program, and our proposed solutions.
Join us tomorrow for part 2 of the series where SEARAC will moderate a discussion by Southeast Asian American students about their educational experiences. RSVP today: bit.ly/RisingUpPt2
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