Asian American Studies: Communities

Path 1: Click Explore Data--> Explore Data Main--> American Fact Finder. Then type the city and state.

Path 2: Click Surveys/Programs--> American Community Survey (ACS) --> Data Profiles--> Select Year. Then Select State and Add County/Place Geography Level to retrieve demographic information in a county, city, or place.

"A a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research."

"Data USA, the most comprehensive website and visualization engine of public US Government data... Data USA...allows millions of people to conduct their own analyses and create their own stories about America – its people, places, industries, skill sets and educational institutions."

"As a carefully selected collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States, it is a snapshot of America and its people."

"Established in 1991, AAWW is a national not-for-profit arts organization devoted to the creating, publishing, developing and disseminating of creative writing by Asian Americans"

"Founded in 1965, East West Players is committed to raising the visibility of the Asian American experience by presenting inventive world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and providing impactful youth education programs."

"The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible."

The Center "collects and preserves the documentary record of the Vietnam War, and supports and encourages research and education regarding all aspects of the American Vietnam Experience."

"The Cambodian Community History & Archive Project is a multilingual (English/Khmer), multimedia website presenting a historical ethnography of the Cambodians in Long Beach."

Created in 1997. "The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is a migratory museum that shares Asian Pacific American history, art, and culture through innovative museum experiences online and throughout the U.S."

"As the national repository of Japanese American history, JANM creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States."

"the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art, history and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity."