Campaign: Ensure accurate SEAA representation and self-identification

The census is the largest publicly available dataset with SEAA data. It directly influences political representation and funding for our communities.

2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.

Shortened 2020 Census Timeline Will Shortchange Southeast Asian American Communities

September 30 field data collection deadline insufficient for complete count of communities of color Press Release, Data Equity
SEARAC Press Release: Image of SEARAC community with Capitol building in the background
Yellow signs advocating with immigrant and women's rights.

Everyone Deserves to be Seen: Recommendations for Improved Federal Data on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

National
The report sets forth clear policy recommendations for Congress, federal, state, and local agencies, and institutions of higher education. Policy Brief, Data Equity, Education
Cover image of Everyone Deserves to be Seen report
2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.
2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.
2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.

SEARAC Launches Translated Census Factsheets for the Southeast Asian American Community

Factsheets discuss census impact on the general SEAA community, immigrants, elders, young adults, and children and youth Press Release, Data Equity
2020 census text in alternating yellow, blue and red colors.

SEARAC Census Factsheets Available in Khmer

National
Part of a series of in-language census factsheets to bolster education and civic participation among Southeast Asian Americans in 2020. Fact Sheet, Data Equity

SEARAC Census Factsheets Available in Mien

National
Part of a series of in-language census factsheets to bolster education and civic participation among Southeast Asian Americans in 2020. Fact Sheet, Data Equity