What is the U.S. Census? Why should Vietnamese Americans participate and what is at stake for our community? How, as students or young adults, can we encourage our elders, family, and friends to be a part of a complete count? The Census can be a point of anxiety, confusion, or doubt for many immigrant and refugee communities, and students may not yet be prepared to advocate for a complete count.

Our panelists will share information about the 2020 Census, discuss the reasons Vietnamese Americans should participate, how students and young adults can get involved in national and local Census efforts, and different ways to talk about it with friends, family, and community members alike.