FDLP Resource Guides: Then and Now Experiences of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders: Contemporary Topics

Overview

NHPI face many issues that impact their livelihood and civil rights in today's society. Learn about some of these issues and U.S. Government resources that provide additional information, which may concern related topics on a given issue.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics for those not enrolled in school or did not earn a high-school credential, the dropout rates for 16- to 24-year-olds in 2022 are the following:

Asian (1.9%)
White (4.3%)
Two or more races (4.5%)
Black (5.7%)
Hispanic (7.9%)
American Indian/Alaska Native (9.9%)
Pacific Islander (9.1%)

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)

Education Task Force

See the latest information from this Congressional task force.

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National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

View statistic data from NCES, including

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National Library of Medicine (NLM)

View articles that are made freely available by NLM:
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Representation Among US Allopathic Medical Schools, Residency Programs, and Faculty Physicians
- Recognizing and Reducing Barriers to Science and Math Education and STEM Careers for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

Employment Discrimination

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Looking at the 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates for just the State of Hawaii regarding the unemployment rate for individuals 16 years and over,

8.30% NHPI (alone, not Hispanic or Latino)
5.50% NHPI (alone, or in combination with one or more other races, not Hispanic or Latino)
4.10% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
3.70% Two or more races, not Hispanic or Latino
3.60% Not Hispanic or Latino
3.50% White (alone, or in combination with one or more other races, not Hispanic or Latino)
3.30% White (alone, not Hispanic or Latino)
2.70% Asian (alone, or in combination with one or more other races, not Hispanic or Latino)
2.40% Asian (alone, not Hispanic or Latino)

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	Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Economic Development & Workforce Task Force See the latest news from the Congressional task force.
	Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion of the National Institutes of Health Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Primarily for NIH employees, find information related to heritage, laws, regulations, and additional resources.
	U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Check out some reports by the Commission: A Practical Guide to Common Issues and Possible Barriers Which Asian and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Employees May Face in the Federal Work Force What You Should Know About the EEOC and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
	The White House National Strategy on Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Read the January 2023 report from the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Hate Crimes

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crime Data Explorer shows there are 196 reported Anti-NHPI hate crimes between 2012 and 2022. The top four types of offense were intimidation (34); simple assault (34); aggravated assault (28); and destruction, damage, or vandalism of property (19).

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	Library of Congress Discrimination Against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans: A Research Guide Research primary sources on historical discrimination.
	U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Combating Hate and Discrimination: Resource Guide Learn about different Federal resources addressing hate discrimination and racial equity.
	U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Check out the DOJ's resources on crime data and how to report a hate crime. Addressing Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Hate Crimes Available language: Español
	The White House Executive Order on Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Read about the how the "the entire Federal Government must advance equity and racial justice for underserved communities, which include AA and NHPI communities."

Health

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the negative factors regarding health for NHPI are “higher rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity” and “less access to cancer prevention and control programs” compared with the general U.S. population. “Some leading causes of death among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders include: cancer, heart disease, unintentional injuries (accidents), stroke and diabetes” as well as “hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis."^

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^Office of Minority Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health of Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander non-Hispanic Population See health-related data, including live births, smoking, health insurance coverage, leading causes of death, infant deaths, and more.
	Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Healthcare Task Force Read the latest information and news from this Congressional task force.
	National Library of Medicine (NLM) View articles that are made freely available by NLM: Addressing Mental Health Challenges of Samoan Americans in Southern California: Perspectives of Samoan Community Providers Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander People in the United States, 2021 Changes and Inequities in Adult Mental Health–Related Emergency Department Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US Diabetes Disparities and Promising Interventions to Address Diabetes in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations The Lives of Native Hawaiian Elders and Their Experiences With Healthcare: A Qualitative Analysis Mental Health Status, Need, and Unmet Need for Mental Health Services among U.S. Pacific Islanders Mental Illness Stigma among Pacific Islanders No Kākou, Na Kākou - For Us, By Us: Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Informing Race Data Collection Standards for Hawai‘i Pregnancy Health and Perinatal Outcomes among Pacific Islander Women in the United States and US Affiliated Pacific Islands: Protocol for a Scoping Review Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease among Asian, Pacific Islander and Multi-Race Populations in Hawai’i and California Unified in Our Diversity to Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
	Office of Minority Health Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Learn about issues related to healthcare, including educational attainment, economics, insurance coverage, and more.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Explore resources related to behavioral health: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Destigmatizing Mental Health in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities One Size Does Not Fit All: Appreciating the Diversity of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) and the Implications for Mental Health
	The White House Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Action to Promote Access to Behavioral Health Care for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Read this fact sheet that discusses "improving equity and access to behavioral health."