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Southeast Asian American Organizations, Leaders, and Community Celebrate Deportation Relief Legislation
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), Southeast Asian Freedom Network (SEAFN), and Southeast Asian organizations from across the country gathered in front of the Capitol Building in strong support and celebration of the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act, introduced by US Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-CA, 47.
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“Today I am fighting for a real, authentic, and inclusive Land of the Free. With my entire heart and soul, I believe this country needs to provide true justice and support to all marginalized communities. Our laws and policies must reflect our values as a country.”
a mother and wife, as well as a daughter of Cambodian immigrants who escaped the Khmer Rouge genocide
“For the past 50 years, the Southeast Asian community has suffered through not only war, genocide, and refugee resettlement, but also a deportation crisis that has further ripped our community apart”
Southeast Asian Freedom Network
“It’s unjust to further punish people with detention and deportation solely based on where they are born, and it is unjust to punish them for the same mistakes that they had already paid their debts for.”
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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!
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.
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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!