05/28/2026
We hosted a special data-focused convening at our OC office in Anaheim in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
The event featured presentations and discussions on demographic shifts, disparities within AAPI communities, civic engagement, health access, education, and the importance of disaggregated data in understanding the needs of OC’s diverse communities.
The discussion highlighted the need for stronger data infrastructure, deeper cross-sector collaboration, and greater attention to the disparities that can be hidden when AAPI communities are treated as a monolith. Speakers emphasized the importance of translating research into practical strategies that can support public agencies, community organizations, funders, and policymakers.
The event underscored the importance of preparing for future civic milestones, including the 2030 Census and redistricting process, and ensuring that AAPI communities are fully counted, engaged, and represented in decisions that shape public resources and political power.
AJSOCAL’s Demographic Research Project (DRP) continues to serve as a critical resource for community leaders, advocates, policymakers, and institutions seeking to better understand the diversity, needs, and contributions of AANHPI communities across SoCal.
Special thanks to Cal State Fullerton for their support.
University of California, Irvine UCI School of Social Ecology California State University, Fullerton CSUF College of Education Ocapica (Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance) Center for Asian Americans in Action
