OCA board members attended Sound Transit Board meeting last week along with other Chinatown advocates and community members. The following letter was submitted and read aloud to STB on behalf of OCA Greater Seattle and our allies.
Washington, D.C. — OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates has joined a coalition of voting rights organizations in a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The order...
Today, we honor and remember the lives tragically lost in the Atlanta spa shootings. Four years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a horrific hate crime was committed against the Asian American community and the beauty salon industry in Georgia. This act of violence was devastating for the AANHPI community, occurring amid a surge in anti-Asian hate, discrimination, and harassment across the nation.
The OCA National Convention takes place from July 24 to 27 in Seattle at the University of Washington. Don’t miss the early bird deal! Register now to secure discounted prices. Early bird ends April...
OCA-GS is co-sponsoring the 5th Annual Chinese Expulsion Remembrance March on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 10:00 am – noon at Hing Hay Park. Join us as we remember, reflect, and honor the resilience and contributions of the Chinese American community in Greater Seattle!
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates vehemently denounces the President’s use of dangerous rhetoric in light of a disaster that has not been thoroughly investigated.
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates reaffirms its commitment to AANHPI well-being through advocacy for policies that ensure inclusion and justice in the face of ongoing challenges.
Cathay Bank Foundation provided OCA Greater Seattle a grant to support its efforts to serve elderly in the Chinatown International District.
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates recognizes President Carter’s contributions in advancing the rights of Asian Americans and raising awareness of Asian American achievements
OCA-GS is hosting its annual Golden Circle Awards and Lunar New Year Celebration on January 17, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at Ding Feng Restaurant. Join us as we celebrate local community heroes and the lunar new year over a ten-course dinner!
Vì Hai Chữ Tự Do (For Freedom)
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Vì Hai Chữ Tự Do (For Freedom) There’s a song that often plays around this time in the Vietnamese community, and its name I shall take personal creative liberty to translate as “Pursuit of...
Susan Lieu with Quynh Pham | Town Hall Seattle
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In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, join Town Hall Seattle to hear Vietnamese author Susan Lieu discuss her memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter. Susan will be in conversati...
A decade on, Seattle continues seeking justice for Donnie Chin – AsAmNews
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A decade after his tragic death, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District continues to honor Donnie Chin, the community protector whose 2015 murder remains unsolved. Chin, founder of the Internati...
