"I had never been in a space where we all were from refugee backgrounds due to the same historical event (wars in Southeast Asia), and where we essentially were fighting for each other." Read Cat's, LAT '06 alumnus & board member, full blog here: buff.ly/3WgBexK

Lasamee Kettavong, LAT '23 alumnus & program manager at LANA, arrived to LAT wanting to use her voice & story to serve & improve the lives of her community members. She found solidarity in this goal with her fellow LAT peers. Read Lasamee's full blog here: buff.ly/4fkkBK6

We wrapped up Day 2 of #LAT2024 program! Today included a reflection of our Southeast Asian American community- where we have been, where we are now, and where we are going. Tomorrow, our participants will speak truth to power as they meet with their legislators! #25YearsofLAT

Our healthcare system must prioritize health equity for all and recognize & address the many health disparities in our communities. The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) would improve health care for diverse communities of color, including SEAAs. buff.ly/3LLfuVQ

From @elrefugiostewart: Today is Sopheak Pal Day at El Refugio. We are lifting up Sopheak’s story, asking reporters to make calls on his behalf, and reflecting on his act of bravery in collecting signatures on a petition & more humane conditions at Stewart Detention Center.

SEARAC's July 2024 News in Review is live. Check out updates from this past month including a recap of LAT 2024, highlights from @apiavote Leadership Summit and Presidential Town Hall, and the launch of @asianprisonersc second anthology. Read more here: buff.ly/4fzUtLy

We are #AllforONE and One is #ONEforall. Read One’s full story through the Action Toolkit and sign the petition to keep him home! bit.ly/allforONE-tool…

SEARAC congratulates Sunisa lee on her incredible performance at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Suni continues to make history as the most decorated Asian American gymnast, & as a proud first-generation Hmong American, she inspires us all!

We are thrilled to announce that yesterday the Governor signed #SB1132 a bill that we co-sponsored with Senator María Elena Durazo focused on county health inspections of private detention facilities! Thank you to fellow co-sponsors California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice California Immigrant Policy Center and NextGen Policy !

Correctly representing Southeast Asian Americans in data reveals the opportunities—& barriers—our communities face. We urge the US Census Bureau to listen to Southeast Asian leaders & not delay the reclassification of Hmong, Tai Dam, and Lahu as SEAA. buff.ly/3AxE9uT

SEARAC's LAT alumni report is now live! Our report marks the 25th anniversary of our LAT program. Read the reflections and words of wisdom from 25 LAT participants over the past two decades & join us in celebrating this milestone year. buff.ly/4dTT3dn

NHPI leaders have championed data equity for decades, ensuring SEAA & NHPI voices are heard. Accurate data is crucial to recognizing our unique strengths, assets, & needs. Thank you @empoweredpi for partnership in the latest illustrations from Natalie Bui!

As both the Democratic and Republican parties continue to shift right on immigration, it’s up to us all to continue fighting for an immigration system that does NOT rely on mass detention and deportation. Our communities need dignity, restoration, and repair!