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
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“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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We’re halfway through our Week of Giving, and we’re calling on our community and supporters to help us reach our $50,000 goal in honor of the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement.
For decades, our communities have fought for our stories to be seen through disaggregated data, ethnic studies, language access, and more. SEARAC continues to push for accurate representation in education data and the US Census so our communities are no longer erased, overlooked, or undercounted. This is how we secure the future our community deserves.
Your support powers SEARAC’s fight to ensure Southeast Asian American students have equal access to high-quality education and the opportunities to thrive.
Donate today: bit.ly/searac2025fundraiser
Learn more about SEARAC’s Week of Giving: bit.ly/searacweekofgiving2025
Dec 3
We are 11 days away from the virtual screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys (@seaajourneys_doc), a docuseries produced by Quyen Nguyen-Le, in association with SEARAC and the Center for Asian American Media (@caamedia).
Join us on Dec. 13 from 4-6 pm ET (1-3 pm PT) for this special event. Learn more at seaapower.com/journeyslivestream to RSVP and tune in live on Facebook and YouTube from anywhere in the country.
Dec 2
Today is #GivingTuesday and and your gift to SEARAC supports our work to keep Southeast Asian American families whole. Leaders across the country are rising up to carry on the legacies of our ancestors and fight for a better future for all. We envision a world where Southeast Asian American families are no longer vulnerable to detention and deportation because of our outdated and unjust immigration laws.
This Giving Tuesday, join SEARAC in defending our communities against deportation.
Donate today: bit.ly/searac2025fundraiser
Learn more about SEARAC`s Week of Giving campaign: bit.ly/searacweekofgiving2025
Dec 2
When this government tried to silence us, our community showed up in their offices. Now, more than ever, we must remember our people’s history and tradition of resistance and step into our power. Support our movement by donating to SEARAC at bit.ly/searac2025fundraiser or at the link in our bio.
Join SEARAC in holding our elected officials accountable and defending the rights of our refugee and immigrant communities. Help us raise $50,000 by the end of the month to power the next generation of Southeast Asian American leaders and advocates.
Donate today: bit.ly/searac2025fundraiser
Learn more about SEARAC`s Week of Giving campaign: bit.ly/searacweekofgiving2025
Dec 1
SEARAC`s online store is officially LIVE, and we’re celebrating with brand-new “Our Roots, Our Power” items on our @bonfire storefront.
You’ll also find limited-edition designs by Southeast Asian American artists, created in honor of our community’s 50th anniversary and inspired by the powerful “Made by Refugees” tagline. These special pieces leave the store at the end of the year!
Rep your roots. Wear your power. Support our movement. 💛
Shop now at searac.org/shop-searac-merch or tap the link in our bio.
Nov 28