Community in Profile

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Census mapping tool: AAPI Data and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) provides a tool to identify the most populous Asian American ethnic group in selected census tracts in across the U.S., including Montgomery County. 

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Undocumented population:  Migration Policy Institute releases data on the undocumented in Montgomery County by countries of birth, language, age, family status, etc.

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Immigrant stories:  Institute for Immigration Research documents oral and written immigrant stories from the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland area.

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Racial Equity

 

Racial Equity Profile for Montgomery County:  The county's Office of Legislative Affairs released a baseline report in 2019 on racial and ethnic disparities by various measures that included among other things, measures of economic security, health, educational attainment, and connectedness.

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Non-Black People of Color Need to Start Having Conversations About the Anti-Blackness in Our Communities: A guide to starting anti-racist conversations with friends and family.

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Health 

Asian American and Pacific Islander Population and Health Data Highlights Report: Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers data on population, mortality, access to health care as well as various health conditions.

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Asian American Serving Organizations

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Greater Washington, D.C. area guide:  Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) provides a guide to organizations serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the DC-MD-VA area.

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Montgomery County Office of Community Partnership:   Serving as a bridge between the county government and communities, the office has staff - including an Asian American liaison - who speak different languages and work to ensure that policies are inclusive of emerging and underrepresented communities. 

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