OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates recognizes President Carter’s contributions in advancing the rights of Asian Americans and raising awareness of Asian American achievements
(January 9, 2025) – On the day that President Carter’s official state funeral begins in Washington, D.C., OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates (“OCA”) and its chapters, including OCA Georgia, remember President Carter’s lifetime of accomplishments including his contributions to the Asian American community. During his presidency, President Carter recognized the accomplishments and the issues important to Asian Americans. In 1979, President Carter signed Presidential Proclamation 4650 that designated May 4, 1979, as the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week. Following President Carter’s lead, OCA was instrumental in advocating for and further establishing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, now celebrated every May. Further, President Carter signed bipartisan legislation into law establishing the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, which investigated the facts surrounding Executive Order 9066. The Commission ultimately recognized the gross injustices against Japanese American WWII survivors and their families, leading the way to a formal apology including funding reparations to the survivors. President Carter continued to further Asian American interests for over 40 years after his Presidency ended in 1981 through the generous work of the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Since its founding in 1983, OCA Georgia, the Georgia chapter of OCA, has hosted numerous events at The Carter Center including its 35th Anniversary Gala event in 2018 to recognize the achievements of local Asian American community leaders.“President Carter was responsible for signing presidential proclamations and executive actions that deeply impacted the AANHPI community,” said OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates President Sharon Wong. “These presidential actions highlighted AANHPI communities across the country and emphasized that we, too, belong.” OCA Georgia President Brian Lin remarked, “President Carter was an exceptional citizen, who served not only the State of Georgia and the United States, but also sought positive change for millions of people around the world. Asian Americans are grateful for President Carter’s leadership and persistence throughout his life, and we will deeply mourn his passing.”
OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national social justice organization of community advocates dedicated to improving the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Learn more about our work at ocanational.org/about.
Honoring AANHPI Heritage Month - Making WavesMay 3, 202611:30 am - 1:30 pmWing Luke Museum, 719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re excited to invite you to a special community gathering featuring MAKING WAVES: The Rise of Asian America, an award‑winning documentary by filmmaker Jon Osaki.
📅 Saturday, May 3, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM 📍 Wing Luke Museum — 719 S. King Street, Seattle 🎟️ Free with registration
This uplifting event includes a reception, film screening, and Q&A panel with Jon Osaki himself. Making Waves explores the powerful legacy of Asian American activism—from the 1968 student strikes to today’s movements confronting anti‑Asian hate. It’s a story of resilience, solidarity, and the communities who continue to shape our shared future.
Whether you’re passionate about ethnic studies, community organizing, or simply want to celebrate AANHPI heritage with others, this is a moment to come together, learn, and be inspired.
New Report on the State of Anti-AA/PI Hate in 2025
New Report on the State of Anti-AA/PI Hate in 2025May 28, 20264:00 pm - 5:00 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_393MaUu3So2-YU5gdtydCA#/registration
Now available, Stop AAPI Hate’s new report provides an in-depth look at hate acts in 2025 and uplifts accounts of hate reported to Stop AAPI Hate’s reporting center. In 2025, about half of AA/PI adults experienced race-based hate acts, a trend that has persisted for three consecutive years. Report findings are viewed within the broader context of intensified anti-immigrant political rhetoric and policies, amplified during the return of the Trump administration. The report also offers recommendations for what policymakers and community leaders can do to take action against anti-AA/PI hate.This briefing features a panel discussion with researchers and policy experts who played an integral role in shaping our understanding of the findings. We’ll be joined by:Stephanie Chan→ Director of Data and Research, Stop AAPI HateJessica Kang→ Research Manager, Stop AAPI HateMichelle Pedro→ Policy and Communications Director, Arkansas Coalition of MarshalleseAnnie Lee→ Managing Director of Policy, Stop AAPI Hate–Please note: For safety purposes, we require that all attendees have a verified Zoom account to register for this webinar. All attendees will need to be signed in to their Zoom account when joining this webinar.
*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.
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