While the FBI’s annual report confirms a sharp rise in attacks against Asian Americans, activists say the data fails to capture the true scope of the violence that the community has experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.

Advocates say Louisiana’s diverse Asian American population would benefit from translated FEMA and Small Business Administration resources during the recovery process.

Two weeks after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris at the White House, 20+ Asian American and Pacific Islander Advocacy organizations shared concerns that the report’s release could fuel an increase in hate incidents.

Amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, OCA pressed federal agencies to use all available tools to bring at-risk Afghans to safety.