Report: More Americans See Asian Americans As "Perpetual Foreigners"

The STAATUS Index survey tracks perceptions and stereotypes of Asian Americans in the U.S.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the contributions and cultures of Asian Americans throughout the U.S.

For activists, it's also a time to combat stereotypes and racism and call for greater representation in education and the media.

“What do other Americans know about our communities?" asked Russell M. Jeung, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate. "What stereotypes do they hold, and how do these stereotypes and perceptions contribute to the racism we’re experiencing?"