News and Updates

Across the United States, we turned out to the polls in record numbers. We voted for leaders whose values align with ours and whose platforms promise protection for our immigrants and refugees, affordable healthcare, funding public education, and lowering the cost of living. Despite the threats against our civil rights and chaos the administration created, we showed up to reject government corruption, racism and demand accountability. The outcome of this election demonstrates the power of Indigenous and people of color demanding change! This is what people power and community organizing looks like. Leadership That Reflects Us This election is more than a “Blue wave” of Democrats in leadership. In resounding numbers, we are reshaping our democracy and ushering in leaders who represent our communities and understand our issues. Today, we celebrate major political shifts and historic firsts made possible by Black, Latinx, and Asian voters.    Southeast Asians We Elected

At SEA-ACTION, we have been watching the race for Congressional District 7 in California with great interest, because one of our own – Mai Vang – is running against incumbent Doris Matsui. We congratulate Vang on coming in first place and will be competing with Matsui in November’s Mid-term election. We are excited by Sacramento City Council Vang’s progressive agenda to bring new energy and urgency to the Democratic Party and her lived experience as a Hmong daughter of a refugee family from Laos. If elected, Vang will be the second person elected to Congress from the Southeast Asian refugee community, following U.S. Representative Derek Tran. Notably, she will be the first Hmong woman elected to Congress. This is a historic moment for our collective community.  Mai Vang is a lifelong advocate for Southeast Asian and underserved communities. As the eldest of 16 children, her leadership is rooted in family,