2020 Census

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Neel Saxena, Executive Director Asian American LEAD

Posted

May 21, 2019

Only 55% of Asian Americans said they are very likely to fill out the 2020 Census Form. AALEAD is launching an education campaign to help change that number. Here is their Executive Director Neel Saxena on the importance of the 2020 Census in the Asian American community and how they are using their young people to help get the word out. For more information on Asian American LEAD, visit their website.

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