Since its passage in 2010, the ACA has greatly increased access to affordable health care for SEAAs and reduced the number of SEAAs withouth health insurance. We must keep building on these successes.
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SEARAC Condemns Ruling Striking Down Some ACA Preventative Services
Today’s ruling will allow insurers and companies to opt out or force consumers to pay part of the cost, making more than 100 preventive services inaccessible for millions of people — including life-saving screenings for cancer, hepatitis, heart disease, blood pressure, and depression, among others.
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“I began taking oral contraceptives in 2002. I spent roughly $1,440 on oral contraception, at least $160 on well-woman visit co-pays, and the cost of the HPV vaccinne (which was strongly recommended) from the age of 14. My mother, sister, and I have been able to access well-woman visits free of charge since ACA, which also covered birth control for myself and my sister.”
Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
“I am a survivor of Cambodian genocide. I have mental problems, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and stomach problems. My overall health is not great because of these health problems, but I am thankful to have health coverage. If not, I wouldn’t be alive now.
Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
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“For me, gold has come to symbolize memory: the resilience, stories, and traditions my mother’s generation carried across oceans.“
For the descendants of Southeast Asian refugees, this year’s 50th commemoration of our community’s story is a time for pause. For her recent blog post, Polly Woodbury, an LAT 2025 participant and the founder of jewelry brand Angkorian Collection, shares how the process of healing can take many forms. For Polly, it has been a combination of pursuing higher education to focus on Cambodian mental health, reconnecting to her Cambodian roots, and honoring the strength and artistry of her ancestors through jewelry. Polly reminds us that healing is a generational effort, with each new generation reclaiming what was lost and carrying forth the courage of their ancestors. Read Polly’s full blog here: https://shorturl.at/SMpcI
Nov 20
This month, SEARAC joined our friends at @firmunity and @stonesoup.fresno for a vibrant, community-wide screening of @seaajourneys_doc. The evening featured cultural performances, a community discussion, and a special screening of the series.
It was a joyful community celebration of the enduring legacy of Southeast Asian Americans in Fresno and beyond. Read the full press release here: shorturl.at/dCyWU or at the link in our bio!
Nov 19
SEARAC`s online merch store is live! Shop brand new items – including water bottles, baseball hats, and yard flags in our Bonfire storefront – that feature our “Our Roots, Our Power” logos. Alongside these new items, you’ll also have a chance to shop unique designs from SEAA artists created in honor of our community’s 50th anniversary and built around the “Made by Refugees” tagline. These designs will be leaving the SEARAC store at the end of this year, so don’t miss your chance to get them now!
Shop today at searac.org/shop-searac-merch or at the link in our bio.
Nov 18
SEARAC is proud to launch our new Rooted in Power Giving Circle! We invite you to join us in fueling and sustaining SEARAC’s work. This is an opportunity for SEARAC to expand our network of supporters for our vital work and offer exclusive benefits for our most dedicated donors.
This season of giving, join our new Rooted in Power Giving Circle today and become an essential contributor to a healthy, thriving Southeast Asian American community.
Learn more here: searac.org/donate-to-searac
Nov 17
Last month, we celebrated a historic milestone for our communities! California Senate Concurrent Resolution 96 (SCR 96), introduced by Sen. Dr. Aisha Wahab (D–Silicon Valley), was passed. SCR 96 honors 50 years since the mass resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees to the United States.
The resolution uplifts the resilience, contributions, and leadership of Southeast Asian American communities and calls for continued commitment to equity, disaggregated data, language access, health equity, education, and intergenerational healing.
To mark this victory, SEARAC joined Sen. Wahab’s office and Southeast Asian American Collaborative partners for a celebration at the California State Capitol, featuring powerful remarks from SEAA community leaders, elders, and policymakers.
This resolution is more than recognition, it’s a testament to our communities’ strength, survival, and vision for the next 50 years. Read more at the link in our bio.
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