Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are not monolithic and should not be treated as such. Through the works of AAPI Data we learn that within the AAPI communities there are racial differences, conflicts and concerns. It is important that we learn how to use these data to influence decision making, to achieve equal rights and protection from violence, and to leverage it to achieve our Collective American Dream. We are fortunate to have Dr. Janelle Wong, Co-Director of AAPI Data and Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland to be our guest to discuss this important topic.