What happens when we look closer at the data representing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities? Melodie Bergquist-Turori, a Cook Islands artist and educator, discusses the importance of data disaggregation for underrepresented populations. Breaking down broad racial categories reveals hidden disparities and challenges misconceptions about who falls under the AANHPI umbrella. We also discuss connections between data, language revitalization, and how colonial histories shape modern migration.