AAPI Data

Higher education transforms lives—and it's time to share how. AAPI Data, Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates are launching the #SpeakUp for Higher Education campaign to preserve access to college and ensure bolder futures for the next generation of AANHPI leaders. To do this, we need your story. 📢 We’re collecting real stories from AANHPI students to about the transformative impact of higher education — how it’s opened doors, shaped careers, built networks, and strengthened communities. But we also need to show what’s at stake: ⛔ Potential cuts to Pell Grants. ⛔ Revocation of immigrant student visas. ⛔ Reduced funding for AANAPISIs. These actions will disproportionately harm AANHPI students and families. Your voice can help make that clear. Please share your story and stand with us to protect access to higher ed for all. We encourage you to submit by August 22 for inclusion in our initial campaign push. 🔗 Submit your story here (also in our bio!): aapidata.com/speakupsurvey

Ahead of a special election primary next week in Minnesota, Sieng Lee, national field director for Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) and a Hmong American community organizer, explores how Hmong Americans in Minnesota have cultivated a decade of extraordinary growth in civic engagement. Next week, XP Lee, a Hmong American candidate for Minnesota state representative and former city councilmember of Brooklyn Park, will be running as the DFL-endorsed candidate to succeed the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June 2025. Lee’s candidacy is the latest in a strong upward trend of Hmong American civic engagement and public service, and reflects a community’s determination to claim its place in American government and society. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4Pv5EUq

Zohran Mamdani’s groundbreaking primary victory in New York highlights not only his progressive, populist appeal but also the growing political influence of Indian Americans. Indian Americans are now the largest Asian American subgroup in the United States and research shows that they feel more empowered when their elected officials share their racial or ethnic identity. In her new guest blog post, Sara Sadhwani, senior researcher at AAPI Data and assistant professor of politics at Pomona College, examines the political power of Indian Americans, one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most civically engaged groups. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCjJN534

#AAJA25 was a truly inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Thanks to all who attended our panel on storytelling, visualization, and data — we had a great turnout and showcased how our Community Data Explorer tool can be used to capture key local insights on AAP communities. Our founder and executive director, Karthick Ramakrishnan, also presented novel survey data and research on a panel about AAPI underrepresentation in broadcast journalism. Kudos to @AAJAOfficial for putting on such an amazing conference. As always, AAPI Data is proud to be the source of data-driven insights for journalists, advocates, researchers, and more.

Dive deeper into local insights with our upgraded AANHPI Community Data Explorer! Today, we are excited to announce the launch of several new and compelling features in the Community Data Explorer that enable users to access highly localized data about specific communities within the AANHPI umbrella. The interactive dashboard now features detailed subpopulation breakdowns based on categories such as gender, nativity, poverty level, and more. We’re also introducing new industry/occupation tables, where users can find specific breakdowns on a subpopulation. Whether you’re a researcher, advocate, or policymaker, these new features offer sharper insights to support your work. Learn more about new features at https://lnkd.in/gTwvUWh7

We had a great time at the OCA Convention in Seattle this past week! It was so great interacting with folks who have used our Community Data Explorer, learned from our surveys, and want to get more involved with advocating for the AAPI community. Our executive director and founder, Karthick Ramakrishnan, spoke on a plenary about immigrant rights and Constitutional law, and our programs and operations manager, Tracy Fung, led a workshop on narrative, data, and community justice. Thank you OCA National for such an amazing convention—we truly appreciate all the work that went into planning this event and were honored to take part and be in community.

🚨 Happening TOMORROW 🚨 How do AAPI communities feel about tariffs and their impact on small businesses? We’re diving deeper into the latest data at our Voices of Community briefing. Join AAPIData, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), and National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) on Thursday, July 24 at 10am PT | 1pm ET for this month’s Voices of AAPI Communities webinar. Jason Paguio, chair of California Commission on Asian & Pacific Islander American Affairs and president and CEO of Asian Business Association San Diego, will also be joining to discuss the impact of tariffs on small businesses. 📅 Save your spot now: aapidata.com/july24webinar

We’re excited to welcome six incredible student interns to the AAPI Data team this summer! 🎉 From communications to data to programs and policy, these talented individuals bring creativity, curiosity, and a deep passion for community-driven work and elevating AANHPI stories through data. Click through to learn more about Inderpal Singh, Jadyn Miyahira, Karina Sandhu, Priya Kamath, Remi Shirayanagi, and Smrithi S.—the future leaders of change. 🌸📊🧠

Join us for our Voices of AAPI Communities July briefing on tariffs, foreign policy, and AAPI hate. How are these issues impacting AAPI communities, and what does the latest public opinion data say? This month, we’re also excited to welcome Jason Paguio, chair of the California Commission of Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs and President and CEO of the Asian Business Association San Diego. Jason will provide his insights on AAPI small business development in light of our survey findings. This webinar is a must-attend for journalists, policymakers, and community advocates alike. 📅 Thursday, July 24 🕛 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST Register at aapidata.com/july24webinar 

Save the Date! Join us for the July Voices of AAPI Communities Briefing, where we’ll dive into new public opinion findings on tariffs, foreign policy, and AAPI hate. What do AAPI adults think about today’s most pressing economic and global issues, and how are these issues affecting our communities, especially small business owners? 📅 Thursday, July 24 🕛 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST 🔗 aapidata.com/july24webinar Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)