Author: OCA Seattle

May 5, 2021

How we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

By Connie SoOCA Greater Seattle Since 1992, the month of May is dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans (AAPI). Yet 30-31 days is inadequate to make up for our “invisibility.” While acknowledging the...

Editorial

March 15, 2017

Kent Shooting of a Sikh Man

Last week a Sikh man in Kent was told “go back to your own country” before he was shot in his driveway. This incident, along with the shooting of two Indian men in Kansas,...

News

October 17, 2015

2015 Fall Newsletter

Fall Report to Chapter Members. There was a flourish of activity this past summer and a lot happening with our chapter. This Fall Report is to provide you with a brief summary of some of...

Editorial / Event

August 5, 2015

Seattle City Council passes a historic resolution on anti-Chinese legislation, contributions of Chinese, and reaffirmation of civil rights

The Seattle City Council approved a resolution expressing regret for the anti-Chinese legislation and riots in the 1800s, acknowledging the contributions of Chinese to Seattle, and reaffirming the City’s commitment to civil rights of...

Memorial / News

July 29, 2015

Donnie Chin—A Man of His People

We at OCA-Greater Seattle are stunned, shocked, and saddened by the loss of our friend, Donnie Chin. Our condolences go out to his family. Donnie embodied what is best about our community. He was...

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					1	2 InterIm CDA Community Dinner InterIm CDA Community Dinner November 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Diamond Bay Restaurant, 409 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA For over 50 years, InterImCDA has promoted the stabilization and revitalization of Seattles International District for the benefit of its low income, minority, and elderly residents, and small businesses without gentrification and displacement. Weve assisted in leveraging over $20 million in social services, housing and community development funds in a culturally supportive manner. We invite you to join us at our Connecting with Community Dinner, an intimate and long-awaited gathering of friends, both old and new for an evening filled with stories, delicious food, and meaningful connections at the new Diamond Bay Restaurant right next to Uncle Bobs Place, Bush Garden, and our community Parking Lot. This annual dinner is not just a chance to reunite, but also to learn about Uncle Bob's Place and the incredible work InterImCDA has been doing. InterImCDA's annual community dinner is a chance to celebrate our strong history of activism in the community. We'll keep the stage program short and the social time long since we know we've all got a lot of catching up to do with one another! Dinner Includes: - Roast Duck & Chicken - Seafood & Tofu Soup - Salmon in Black Pepper and Garlic Sauce - Honey Glazed Walnut Prawn - Sweet & Sour Fried Doughnut - Stir-fried Garden Vegetable - Japanese Tofu with Mushroom - Vegetable Chow Mein - Vegetable Fried Rice Diamond Bay Restaurant: 409 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: 6PM - 8PM Doors Open: 6PM General Tickets: $150 (Early Bird: $125) \| Includes: 1 Dinner VIP Tickets: $200 (Early Bird: $175) \| Includes: 1 Dinner, Parking Pass, Coat Check, (2) Drink Tickets, InterImCDA Swag, and Pre-Event VIP Reception (5PM) RSVP by October 18, 2024. Limited Early Bird Tickets Available. For sponsorships, please email: Lynette Seigafo at lseigafo@interimcda.org. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6439857 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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17	18 Stop AAPI Hate Virtual Town Hall: Uniting Against Hate & Defending Our Communities Stop AAPI Hate Virtual Town Hall: Uniting Against Hate & Defending Our Communities November 18, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The re-election of Donald Trump presents a monumental threat to our rights, our freedoms, and our safety. But we can and we will fight back together against his administration’s racist and hate-fueled agenda. Join this virtual town hall with Stop AAPI Hate and other movement leaders to learn more about the dangers our communities face under the next administration and how we can mobilize in opposition to Trumpism — far-right extremism, authoritarianism, xenophobia — and in support of a fairer, more equitable vision of America. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1zQAg0lxRNqUR7HNk7NKNQ#/registration 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 •	19 15 Years of Progress: Honoring the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act 15 Years of Progress: Honoring the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act November 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Join the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division on November 19, 2024, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM ET for a special event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Shepard-Byrd Act). The Shepard-Byrd Act represents a landmark in federal efforts to combat hate crimes, extending critical protections to individuals targeted because of race, national origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Event Highlights: Fireside Chat: Hear from Judy and Dennis Shepard and Louvon Byrd Harris, family members of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr., in a conversation hosted by Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Historic Case Presentation: Learn from the trial team who prosecuted U.S. v. Daqua Ritter, the first case tried under the Shepard-Byrd Act involving violence against a transgender individual. Family & Advocacy Voices: Gain insights from Dawn and Rick Collins and Taylor Dumpson-Lippincott, who will share their perspectives as family members and advocates. This event offers an opportunity to honor the progress achieved, recognize the lives impacted by hate crimes, and reflect on the ongoing work to address hate and bias in our society. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, friends, or others who may find this topic meaningful. Register here to receive the livestream link and join us for this important commemoration. We look forward to having you with us. 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 •	20	21	22 Passage To Seattle Trilogy Passage To Seattle Trilogy November 22, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA See more details •	23
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