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About the Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs Division
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs was created in 1993 by the General Assembly to provide the citizens of the State with a single point of contact for information regarding the State’s minority population.
Per South Carolina State Law, Chapter 31 SECTION 1-31-40, "the Commission shall provide the minority community consisting of African Americans, Native American Indians, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians, and others with a single point of contact for statistical and technical assistance in the areas of research and planning for a greater economic future;" and "seek federal and other funding on behalf of the State of South Carolina for the express purpose of implementing various programs and services for African Americans, Native American Indians, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians, and other minority groups;"
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs Division examines and addresses socio-economic issues affecting the state's Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The division is vital in helping the Commission achieve its mission of providing constructive solutions and approaches to support the policy and socio-economic development of ethnic minority communities.
The AAPI Advisory Committee is made up of a diverse pool of leaders that can help those seeking assistance in the following languages and dialects: Chinese, Ganese, French, German, Italian, Tagalog, Chavacano, and Hindi.
In our next episode of CMA Sessions, Jacelyn Arradaza of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs (AAPI) Division speaks with Omme-Salma Rahemtullah.
Rahemtullah, who was born in Tanzania and raised in Toronto, is a South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) Fellow, community organizer, policy researcher, and advocate. Jacelyn speaks with Omme-Salma about her experiences as a South Asian living in South Carolina and shares stories about their experiences growing up.
CMA Sessions are a series of educational conversations, webinars and workshops to present information, resources and development opportunities. Presenters at the CMA Sessions include community activists, educators, social workers and experts on different areas of interest for minority communities in South Carolina.
In this episode, Jacelyn Arradaza, with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affairs Division, has a conversation with Filipino-American Friendship Ministry of Christ Pastor Dr. Jake Bolotano about his journey to America from the Philippines, as well as his experience as an AAPI immigrant in South Carolina.
CMA Sessions are a series of educational conversations, webinars and workshops to present information, resources and development opportunities. Presenters at the CMA Sessions include community activists, educators, social workers and experts on different areas of interest for minority communities in South Carolina.
COVID-19 Resources
For the latest information on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit the links below.
Reimagine Main Street Initiative
The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) SCCMA conducted a survey to learn more about how COVID-19 is affecting AAPI business owners. National ACE has free consulting for AAPI business owners in need due to COVID-19. View the link to the survey, and National ACE's free business consulting below.
Survey Briefing | Survey Results
National ACE free business consulting: https://www.acesmallbusiness.org/
The Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship's Reimagine Main Street initiative is conducting a survey to better understand the perceptions of small business owners on vaccines for COVID-19. Click the link to participate in this quick survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JVNLB8B.
US Census Resources
Census Data
Projections of the Size and Composition of the U.S. Population: 2014 to 2060
Census Webinar
Census Academy Webinar Series: Exploring Asian Population Data
Asian Population | Understanding and Exploring Asian Population Data
Native Hawaiian Resources
Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program
