Webinar: The Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype: New Data on Asian American Experiences

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:50:04 -0400

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Six years after the global pandemic, xenophobia and discrimination remain a persistent reality for Asian Americans, driven in part by the enduring "perpetual foreigner" stereotype. Join Committee of 100 on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT for a conversation highlighting new findings from the second report in the "2025 State of Chinese Americans survey" four-part series, examining how the assumption of foreignness shapes experiences of belonging for Chinese Americans and broader Asian American communities. The data reveals a troubling pattern: U.S.-born Asian Americans continue to be viewed as perpetual outsiders, facing race-based discrimination and questioning of their belonging at higher rates than any other racial group in the nation. Those who regularly encounter these assumptions face feelings of exclusion and psychological distress. The stereotype also dampens political engagement, reducing policymaker responsiveness to AAPI community needs. Our panelists will explore what these findings and what can be done:

- Teresa Hsu, PhD, Founder and Executive Director of SPEAK (Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans & Kins)

- Vivien Leung, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Santa Clara

- Katie Soo, Trustee of the Asia Society Global Board of Trustees and Board Chair of Asia Society Southern California

Whether you are an advocate, policymaker, mental health professional, or community leader, this discussion will offer data-driven insights and practical perspectives to better support Asian American communities.