OCA-Greater Seattle is Hiring
OCA-Greater Seattle Director Job Description OCA, founded as the Organization of Chinese Americans in 1973, is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Chinese and other Asian Pacific Americans (APAs). There are over 80 chapters and affiliates nationwide; the Seattle chapter was formed in 1995. The chapter is seeking [...]
Continue Reading →OCA-Greater Seattle’s 2011 Dinner Raised Over $25,000! Check Out Our Gallery!
The 2011 Golden Circles Awards dinner raised about $25,000 from all of the generous supporters. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your support! Keep an eye out for more great OCA-Greater Seattle events in the future. Photo Credit: Dave Greer
Continue Reading →ACTION ALERT: No on Street Car Rail Lines on 8th Ave S.
An Action Alert from Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority, Interim CDA, International Community Health Services, Denise Louie Education Center, International District Housing Alliance, and the Wing Luke Museum OCA-Greater Seattle has responded to this action alert with the following letter: NO on street car rail lines on 8th Ave So July 27, [...]
Continue Reading →Dragonfest 2011
OCA is a proud video production sponsor of the International Examiner. Every summer a street fair and festival takes place in Chinatown International District as a way for visitor and the community to celebrate and promote the economic growth of the ID together. This year’s theme is Dragonfest, though there might have been some debates [...]
Continue Reading →Representing OCA-Greater Seattle at Mayor’s Forum
Organized by Asian Counseling Referral Service (ACRS), the API Mayor’s Forum allows people of the community to engage in dialogue with Seattle’s mayor, Mike McGinn, joined by other officials. Among many community requests to Mayor MicGinn, OCA-Greater Seattle board member Doug Chin had requested the mayor to issue a resolution to recognize the early Chinese [...]
Continue Reading →Recognizing Early Chinese Pioneers
Written by our board member Doug Chin, in hopes to help educate and remind our citizens of the sacrifices Chinese made to this city and state. Moreover, it would make Chinese Americans feel included or part of this city and give us Chinese Americans some recognition and appreciation we have never received. Featured in the [...]
Continue Reading →Behind the Brick Walls of Milwaukee Hotel
Featured in the International Examiner: Community, Volume 38 No. 13 After moving into the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown International District, IE videographer Pei Chou goes on a journey to uncover the past of her apartment, Hotel Milwaukee. Through her eyes, she saw the importance of preserving and passing on such history of our local community.
Continue Reading →OCA Youth Legacy Project : Journey of Jasmin Eng
OCA’s very first “Legacy to Leadership Documentary” production. Jasmin takes us onto her journey to discover her role and part in the APIA community. See where she’s gone and where she’s going next! Featured in the International Examiner Volume 30 No.10 Hello! My name is Jasmin Eng and I’m a University of Washington student and [...]
Continue Reading →Exclusive Interview with Pike Place Street Performer Freddie Ji
If you’ve been to Pike Place Market, you’ve probably seen him. He’s always playing that graceful, slightly sad Chinese instrument called Er-hu. The IE captured what Freddie was like when he’s not playing, check out his story. Featured in the International Examiner: Arts, Features, Volume 38 No. 10
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