The Colorado Lotus Project is a groundbreaking effort to uplift the unique voices and experiences of Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) people living in the state. This project was conceptualized and spearheaded by AANHPI leaders who were tired of seeing their communities viewed as a monolith. This work brings together rich information and is a powerful resource to learn about Colorado’s many AANHPI communities.

 The report also brings together data and stories to highlight the experiences of AANHPI people across seven domains: demographics, health, housing, income and economic opportunity, education, crime and justice, and democracy. Finally, it includes domain-specific recommendations for funders, policymakers, community partners, and others to advance data disaggregation, address the needs of AANHPI communities, and promote equitable resource allocation.