News & Stories

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

2026 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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April Reminded Me to Return Home

This month reminds me that the fighting spirit of our communities will not be broken, and that our autonomy remains sacred and essential in the ongoing pursuit of justice and equity here.

New “Rising Up” Fact Sheet and Webinar Series Highlights Urgent Needs of Southeast Asian American Students

Two-part kickoff spotlights AANAPISIs and student voices on April 28-29

SEARAC Responds to Delay of Race, Ethnicity Data Disaggregation Plans

Prolonged delay threatens data equity for SEAA communities
SEARAC Press Release: Image of SEARAC community with Capitol building in the background

Active Resistance as a Form of Care

While I was on an intensive mental health journey, SEARAC began to implement the four-day work week. Like many of my colleagues, I was hesitant and uncomfortable. There were many questions and doubts. How will we do the work? How will we be accountable to the community?