Learn about the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community

Learn about the different ethnic backgrounds, traditions, and challenges facing the API community in the U.S.
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Demographics of the community

Learn more about the demographics, size, and history of the API community.

Demographics and perspectives of the API community in the U.S.

Did you know that Asian Americans trace their roots to more than 20 countries in East and Southeast Asia, as well as the Indian subcontinent? Learn more about the 24+ million Asian Americans living in the U.S.
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Learn about Asian culture and traditions

The Asian community is rich with culture and includes a huge variety of countries and religions. Learn about Asian traditions, holidays, and more.
Learn about Asian culture

'Forever Foreigners'

Asian Americans are often seen by others as foreigners, regardless of their citizenship status or how long they or their family have lived in the U.S. This is commonly known as the "forever foreigner"

About one-third of Asian Americans say people have told them to go back to their home country.

Source: Pew Research Center

Did you know?

More than 25% of Asian Americans were verbally harassed or abused over the last year
Asian Americans are the least likely ethnic group to feel strongly that they belong in the U.S. In fact, only 18% of Asian Americans feel their racial identity is completely accepted
Over 40% of Asian Americans believe they are likely to be a victim of a physical attack
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Learn about Asian culture and traditions

The Asian community is rich with culture and different practices. Here's where you can learn about Asian traditions, holidays, and more.

Asian festivals, culture, & traditions

Asia includes a huge variety of countries, cultures and religions. Learn more about everything from the Lunar New Year to Diwali.
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