The stakes are high for APIDA in the 2020 Elections. There are 11 million APIDA eligible voters–votes that can possibly alter the political landscape of various states across the country. As many of us know, there are many members of the APIDA community that have not voted because of lack of outreach, translated materials, and …
In the 2016 presidential election, only 49% of eligible APIDA voters voted. Here are the key reasons that keep the APIDA community from the ballot box: Lack of translated materials and interpretation services for non-native English speakers or those that lack fluency in English. The low rate of outreach by partisan and nonpartisan organizations. In …
If all the eligible APIDA voters in Wisconsin voted: National political parties and local/state elected officials will improve their outreach to the APIDA community and provide better representation on a local, state, and national level. Members of the APIDA community may be motivated to run for office to represent its needs, concerns, and interests. Much-needed …
The population of eligible APIDA voters has increased by 139 percent in the last twenty years! Now, there is 11 million eligible APIDA voters in the United States. Our “11 Million Strong” campaign wants to use concrete data to empower our community to the ballot box and make their voices heard during this critical moment …
Starting fall 2020, students can complete the Asian American Studies Certificate Program by completing and passing ANY FOUR Asian American Studies courses or 12 credits. For the HMoob American Studies emphasis, two out of the four courses need to be from our HMoob American Studies course list. For additional information, visit the Asian American Studies …