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As we approach the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian #refugee resettlement in the US, @SEARAC has partnered with some incredibly talented SEAA #artists to create a series of custom illustrations that reflect on what this #anniversary means to our communities. (🧵1/4)

🚨 Our statement today: Sanctuary for ALL will triumph over Trump's vile lies. To the administration's cruel attacks, our coalition will respond with strength, determination, and love for each and every person who calls the Golden State home.

SEARAC spoke with @prismreports to provide context for the 15,000 SEA with a final order of removal. Read their article to learn how US military intervention 50 years ago, the refugee resettlement process, & the IIRIRA of 1996 have upended our communities. buff.ly/3ZAM9UD

@latimes Over the past two years, we've collaborated closely with the @OCDEhistory to ensure SEAA history and stories are meaningfully included. When SEAA youth see themselves represented, they feel empowered and more connected to their communities. Read more: buff.ly/4iBbYfV

Educators & community members are celebrating the launch of SEAA ethnic studies resources for classrooms across California, as highlighted in recent @latimes coverage. SEARAC advocated for and helped pass SB 895, paving the way for a model curriculum centered on SEAA experiences.

On the eve of commemorating the 50th anniversary of SEA resettlement, we remember that we are inheritors of courage, strength, and resilience.

Tou Lee shared, “Everybody is actually not depressed. They said, ‘This is nothing, we can go back and grow this in a day or two.’ It’s an optimistic view coming from a land and time where everything literally was taken from you.”

Southeast Asian Americans carry the courage and resilience of our families, who braved dangerous journeys in search of refuge and safety.

SEARAC Senior CA Program Manager, Thuy Do, joined partners, immigrant orgs, & community members at the People’s March to advocate for dignity & humanity in our immigration system. Together, we're building a future where all Californians—regardless of immigration status—can thrive

We congratulate Rep. Grace Meng on her election as incoming chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus for the 119th Congress. We look forward to working with the new CAPAC leadership team to continue building a more inclusive and representative democracy for all.

Today is the final day for SEARAC's Week of Giving & we need your help to reach our goal of raising $20,000 Elaine Sanchez Wilson, shares, "SEARAC is doing vital work to build community power and uplift the Southeast Asian American narrative." Give today: bit.ly/searac2024fund…

Your gift to SEARAC helps Southeast Asian American communities heal, grow, and thrive across generations.Mandy Diêc shares, "Intergenerational solutions... make our communities stronger." Join us in building a future where SEAA youth and families thrive at bit.ly/searac2024fund…

Your generous gift to @SEARAC uplifts the next generation of leaders by supporting SEA youth through research, training, & programs that meet their unique needs. Donate to help SEARAC continue our critical work. Give today at bit.ly/searac2024fund…

It's #GivingTuesday & your gift helps keep SEA families whole. Kham Moua shares, "SEARAC remains committed to ending hateful & harmful policies by leading with community-centered solutions." We protect, support, & fight for one another. Join us: bit.ly/searac2024fund…

SEARAC's Week of Giving is here! Your gift supports advocacy, leadership, & community building for SEA. As we approach 50 years of SEA refugee resettlement, help us honor the past and build for the future. 💙 Donate now: bit.ly/searac2024fund…

Meet Killamari—an Atlanta-based Asian American artist inspired by cartoons, comics, & graffiti. “Whatever you’re into, do it big so the next generation can see it and be inspired,” Killamari shares. Support SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser & @asianaaf buff.ly/3CT2TPl

Sheena Vang j, aka Pabgha, a Hmong-American artist spreading joy. Her piece, “Refugee Resettlement Dares to Start Everything and Everywhere Again,” honors Southeast Asian American communities' resilience and courage. Read the full interview: buff.ly/3V7KowO

SEARAC is thrilled to reissue Kat Eng’s "Refuge" in our merch shop! Kat, a mixed Khmer artist, explores migration, land, & labor from an abolitionist SEA lens. “Our communities hold knowledge to root us through storms ahead,” Kat shares. buff.ly/496xHbd

Our Senior CA Program Manager Thuy Do joined ed leaders in Long Beach last week to celebrate the launch of the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum, which SEARAC helped develop alongside community members and advocates. Thanks for having us, @ocdeptofed! #ethnicstudies

🦋Open enrollment for DACA recipients is live!🦋 DACA recipients can now apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Learn more & apply at HealthCare.gov #ACA4DACA