Ca Commission On Aapi Affairs Webvtt
The meeting focused on the launch of the first-of-its-kind AAPI report for the Inland Empire region, developed in partnership with AAPI Data. Key discussion points included the significance of disaggregated data to reflect the lives, stories, and impact of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the region, which is experiencing rapid population growth (AAPI population grew over 200% in the last decade). The report highlights that AAPI communities are essential to key sectors like healthcare, logistics, and small business, yet face systemic issues such as underpayment in caregiving roles, economic invisibility masked by multi-generational household incomes, and low civic engagement and political representation. The discussions emphasized the need for increased investment, equity, and representation from funders and decision-makers to support the community's diverse needs. Announcements were also made regarding the upcoming Anafi Fund launch event.