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Aug 07, 2025
From Refugees to Representation: Cultivating Hmong American Political Power in Minnesota
The Hmong community in Minnesota has transformed into a powerful political force, driven by decades of grassroots organizing, community resilience, and a determination to claim a rightful place in American democracy.
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Aug 06, 2025
Zohran Mamdani and the Rise of Indian American Political Power
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.
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Aug 05, 2025
AAPI Turnout Dipped in 2024, Remains Above 2016 Levels
Asian American and Pacific Islander turnout in the 2024 presidential elections dipped slightly below their record levels set in 2020, while some communities saw dramatic increases and decreases.
Data

Jul 31, 2025
Dive Deeper into Local Insights with Our Upgraded AANHPI Community Data Explorer
AAPI Data is excited to announce the launch of several new and compelling features in the Community Data Explorer, which will enable users to access highly localized data about specific communities within the AANHPI umbrella.
Surveys

Jul 23, 2025
AAPI Data | AP-NORC Survey June-July 2025
Most AAPI adults say racism is a serious problem in this country, but few have confidence in the government to handle it.
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Jun 05, 2025
Defending AAPI Access to Higher Education: A Playbook for Informed Action
In the face of threats to higher education and the AAPI communities, Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) and AAPI Data have compiled a playbook that provides key, data-driven insights on policy and actionable next steps for collective engagement.
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Jun 05, 2025
APAHE’s Commitment to Defending Higher Education
APAHE and AAPI Data are partnering to lead advocacy efforts to support AAPIs in higher education. Through outreach, policy engagement, and public education, APAHE, AAPI Data, and various partners will amplify AAPI voices and defend equitable access to higher education.

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May 19, 2025

2025 Fact Sheet: AANHPIs in California

The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) and AAPI Data have partnered to create a fact sheet on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in California featuring up-to-date analysis of demographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Surveys

Jul 23, 2025

AAPI Data | AP-NORC Survey June-July 2025

Most AAPI adults say racism is a serious problem in this country, but few have confidence in the government to handle it.

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We uplift narratives that improve recognition and prioritization of our communities.

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Feb 07, 2025

Threats to Public Data Harm All Americans

Recent actions taken by the Trump administration involving the removal and disruption of key federal public datasets have underscored a fundamental truth: Data is so essential, yet its value is not perceived until it is taken away.

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Jan 24, 2025

Are AAPIs Rapidly Unifying Behind President Trump’s Agenda?

In his inauguration speech, President Trump noted support for his policy agenda from a diverse nation, including Asian Americans. We examine whether Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are indeed “rapidly unifying” behind President Trump’s policy agenda.

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We aspire to transform public and private systems to ensure that all Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities are recognized, valued, and prioritized.

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Jun 05, 2025

Playbook: Defending AAPI Access to Higher Education

This playbook provides an overview of various threats to higher education in 2025, demonstrates the ways that federal programs and policies have benefited Asian American and Pacific Islander students, and offers options for strategic policy engagement.

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Sep 26, 2024

Report: Six Steps to Improve Federal Government Performance on Data Disaggregation

This report, released by AAPI Data along with the Data Equity Working Group of NCAPA, provides updated recommendations, an action framework, and best practices aimed at supporting the federal government’s efforts for the timely and successful implementation of the data disaggregation pillar under Statistical Policy Directive (SPD) 15.