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OCA Greater Seattle - Asian Pacific American Advocates

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In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, OCA proudly announces the 2025 Awards Gala Honorees!We are proud to recognize this distinguished group of leaders whose dedication, advocacy, and service have left a lasting impact on the AANHPI community:Douglas Chin – Lifetime Achievement AwardChia-Chi Li – Community Builder AwardBettie Luke – Pioneer Award ... See MoreSee Less

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OCA Greater Seattle - Asian Pacific American Advocates

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Congratulations to our local honorees!OCA is also pleased to honor a distinguished group of individuals whose dedication and service to the AANHPI community have made a lasting impact:Douglas Chin, Lifetime Achievement AwardChia-Chi Li, Community Builder AwardBettie Luke, Pioneer AwardOCA invites you to join us in Emerald City for this important gathering to celebrate the progress made by the AANHPI community and to support the rise of new leaders. The conference is free and open to the public. While RSVP is encouraged to secure your seat, full-package registrations for special events, including the Saturday Night Awards Gala, are available online at www.ocanationalconvention.org.https://mailchi.mp/ocanational.org/oca-announces-2025-national-convention-gala-honorees?e=8a18f3fcef ... See MoreSee Less

OCA Announces 2025 National Convention Gala Honorees

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OCA Greater Seattle - Asian Pacific American Advocates

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"Seeing the result from the survey was upsetting. But was not surprising,” said Han Eckelberg. "Why is it Asian? Why is it Middle Eastern, why is it African, why is it just black and brown skinned folks. How come we always have to prove our Americanness,” said Han Eckelberg, a former OCA-GS intern. ... See MoreSee Less

Survey findings on perceptions of Asian Americans in the US are 'upsetting'

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The Asian American Foundation's study shows increased concerns about Asian American loyalty and national security.

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				1 May Day Action & Rally May Day Action & Rally May 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA May Day Action & Rally: SOLIDARIDAD, HECHO A MANO Y SIN PERMISO (Workers & Immigrants Build Power Together) 📅 Date: Thursday, May 1st 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 🔗 RSVP at the link provided. Let us know if you're attending so we can coordinate a meetup. 📎 More info: https://www.seattlemayday.org/ Join workers, immigrants, and community members as we take to the streets for International Workers' Day. In the face of escalating attacks on immigrant workers and labor rights, this year's May Day action demands: Protection for federal workers The right to organize Defense of immigrant workers and families The closure of the for-profit Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma Freedom for union siblings Lelo and Lewelyn, and all those unjustly detained Disclaimer OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change. See more details •	2	3 Conference of Resistance to Deportation Conference of Resistance to Deportation May 3, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am South Seattle, Seattle, WA 98108, USA Conference of Resistance to Deportation 📅 Date: Saturday, May 3rd 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: South Seattle (shared upon registration for security) or via Zoom 🔒 Registration Required to receive a confirmation email to enter 📎 More information & agenda: https://lelo.org/join-us 📞 If you have any questions or would like to attend, feel free to contact Amy Leong - (206)-886-1618. APALA Seattle is proud to co-sponsor this conference, led by Standing for Democracy (SFD), a coalition of labor unions, scholars, and community advocates committed to to defending democracy and workers’ rights in the face of growing anti-democratic forces. For security reasons we are not publicizing the exact location of the conference until the last minute. Registrants will be sent the location address with the email provided. You can attend in-person or join on Zoom. Panel topics include: Defending Immigrant Rights (led by NW Immigrant Rights Project) Allies in Resistance (led by Casa Latina) The Role of Elected Officials in the Resistance Affirmative Litigation Strategies Rapid Response Training We hope to see you there in solidarity! Disclaimer OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change. See more details •
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11	12	13	14	15	16 Housing Justice & Community Power Summit Housing Justice & Community Power Summit May 16, 2025 9:30 am - 11:45 am Ethiopian Community in Seattle, 8323 Rainier Ave S Suite A, Seattle, WA 98118, USA Dear Community: I’m excited to invite you to join us for a special summit forum hosted by the Ethiopian Community of Seattle as part of the Housing Development Consortium’s Affordable Housing Week! If you are engaged in housing development, funding and acquisition, or community development, this event will be an important opportunity to hear from community leaders, elected officials, and public agencies working to advance housing justice and equitable development in our region. The summit will feature opening remarks from: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Office of Congressman Adam Smith Senator Rebecca Saldaña (37th Legislative District) Office of King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck Office of Seattle Councilmember Mark Solomon Our Community Developers Panel will include leaders from: Sophia Benalfew, ED of Ethiopian Community of Seattle Hamdi Abdulle, ED of African Community and Housing Development Agnes Navarro, ED of Filipino Community of Seattle Lalita Uppala, ED of Indian American Community Services of WA Francoise Milinganyo, ED of Congolese Integration Network (and a representative from El Centro de la Raza, pending confirmation) Our Government and Institutional Partners Panel will feature: Sean Harrington,, WA State Department of Commerce Jenifer Chao, Director at Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Elsa Batres-Boni, Director at King County Communities of Opportunity Ubax Gardheere, Cultural Space Agency Representatives from Seattle OPCD and EDI Yasmeen Perez, King County’s Housing and Community Development Division We will also have a featured presentation by Tsega Desta, Program and Housing Director at ECS, who will share the Vision for Housing and Economic Future at ECS, along with community testimonies. Event Details: Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 Doors Open: 9:00 AM \| Program: 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM Lunch will be provided after the program. Location: Ethiopian Community of Seattle – Community Room, South Seattle (8323 Rainier Ave South, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98118) Please register here: https://forms.gle/cXX7hD8FTHL7KrK4A We would be honored to have you join us for this important conversation and gathering. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, partners, and community members who may be interested. Thank you, and I hope to see you there! Warm regards, Sameth Mell Spean the Bridge (formerly Partners in Change) Disclaimer OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change. See more details •	17 2025 CISC Friendship Dinner 2025 CISC Friendship Dinner May 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA 98108, USA CISC’s annual fundraiser, the 2025 Friendship Dinner, is coming up on May 17th at the Museum of Flight! This special evening brings together community members, supporters, and partners to celebrate our shared impact and raise critical funds for CISC’s programs. Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to share an unforgettable night with you! Disclaimer OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change. See more details •
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