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May 22, 2021

OCA Greater Seattle statement on passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

OCA-Asian Pacific Advocates of Greater Seattle are proud of the work by Representatives Grace Meng and Senator Mazie Hirono, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and many others, in advocating for the passage of...

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May 14, 2021

Community Healing, Rallies, Teach-In May 14-16 sponsored by OCA Greater Seattle

AAPI Against Hate and community organizations demand justice for John Huynh and an end to anti-Asian violence and hate. AAPI Against Hate is a coalition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander nonprofits,...

News

May 6, 2021

Asian American groups demand justice for John Huynh and end to anti-AAPI violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2021 Contact:Connie So, OCA – Greater Seattle PresidentEmail: info@ocaseattle.org On May 6, 2021 — Today, Asian American social justice groups joined the family of John Huynh in a meeting...

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April 15, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccinations Available for Community

In partnership with the City of Seattle, OCA – Greater Seattle has secured COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Lumen Field, Rainier Beach, and West Seattle vaccination clinics for the weeks of April 19th and...

News

April 11, 2021

OMB has withdrawn sale of the Seattle Federal Archives and Records Center

In January, OCA Greater Seattle along with dozens of local organizations joined the Washington State Attorney General lawsuit against the Federal Government stopping the sale of the National Archives Facility in Seattle, Washington. We...

News

March 21, 2021

Stop Asian Hate: OCA Greater Seattle demands justice for Atlanta massage workers

OCA Greater Seattle president Connie So joined Sutapa Basu and Velma Veloria in writing the editorial column, “Stand up against anti-Asian hatred, misogyny and violence” published March 19 in the Seattle Times. Here is...

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March 21, 2021

AAPI Coalition Against Hate and Bias hosting rally on March 22

AAPI Coalition Against Hate and Bias is hosting a rally on Monday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m. in Tukwila on Southcenter Pkwy & Strander Blvd. Please see the flyer below for more information.

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March 21, 2021

March 22 vigil for Atlanta Massage Workers at Hing Hay Park

Massage Parlor Outreach Project is hosting a vigil for the massage workers and clients who were violently murdered on March 16, 2021. The Vigil for Atlanta Massage Workers happens on Monday, March 22 at...

News

March 14, 2021

OCA Greater Seattle stands in solidarity with hundreds at rally against hate crimes toward AAPIs

Hundreds gathered in Seattle’s Chinatown International District on Saturday, March 13 to protest attacks on AAPIs throughout the country. The event was part of several organized events in the state that day. From March...

Editorial

March 13, 2021

OCA Greater Seattle Chapter Calls on Elected Leaders to Take Action with Long Term Solutions Following Rise of Anti-AAPI Hate

OCA Greater Seattle Chapter Calls on Elected Leaders to Take Action with Long Term Solutions Following Rise of Anti-AAPI Hate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact:Connie So, PresidentEmail – info@ocaseattle.org February 23, 2021 … OCA Greater...

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26	27	28	29	30 Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day January 30, 2025 Olympia, WA, USA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2025 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families. Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and be part of this incredible movement for justice. We will march, rally, and engage directly with legislators, showing them that immigrant and refugee communities will not be ignored. This day is about more than participating in activities—it’s about building our collective consciousness around the importance of our campaigns, such as the Health Equity for Immigrants, a bill to codify and fully fund the Apple Health Expansion Program to ensure coverage for all eligible low-income immigrants and refugees, and continued funding for Cascade Care subsidies. We are also fighting for Unemployment Insurance for Undocumented Workers, a bill to create and fully fund a program that provides unemployment benefits equivalent to those available to Washington residents with employment authorization. But our fight doesn’t stop there. While these are our primary campaigns, we also continue to push for secondary priorities that reflect the breadth of our advocacy: Ending Collaboration Between ICE and the Department of Corrections: Stopping the transfer of immigrants from state prisons to immigration detention centers. Restricting Solitary Confinement: Limiting its use in state and private detention facilities to only the most extreme cases. Traffic Safety for All: Deprioritizing traffic stops for non-safety reasons and supporting low-income drivers. State Legal Defense Fund: Securing state funding to support immigrants navigating the legal system. Support for Newly Arrived Migrants: Increasing resources for newcomers seeking asylum and other protections in Washington. Rent Stabilization: Protecting tenants from abusive rent increases. Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Ensuring fair labor protections for domestic workers. More information here, as well as registration: https://waisn.org/immigrant-and-refugee-advocacy-day-2025/?link_id=1&can_id=854a5c7a3e1a245a15c258638c786a8d&source=email-join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down&email_referrer=email_2531473&email_subject=join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down#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 •	31

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Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day January 30, 2025 Olympia, WA, USA
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2025 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families.

Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and be part of this incredible movement for justice.

We will march, rally, and engage directly with legislators, showing them that immigrant and refugee communities will not be ignored. This day is about more than participating in activities—it’s about building our collective consciousness around the importance of our campaigns, such as the Health Equity for Immigrants, a bill to codify and fully fund the Apple Health Expansion Program to ensure coverage for all eligible low-income immigrants and refugees, and continued funding for Cascade Care subsidies. We are also fighting for Unemployment Insurance for Undocumented Workers, a bill to create and fully fund a program that provides unemployment benefits equivalent to those available to Washington residents with employment authorization.

But our fight doesn’t stop there. While these are our primary campaigns, we also continue to push for secondary priorities that reflect the breadth of our advocacy:
- Ending Collaboration Between ICE and the Department of Corrections: Stopping the transfer of immigrants from state prisons to immigration detention centers.
- Restricting Solitary Confinement: Limiting its use in state and private detention facilities to only the most extreme cases.
- Traffic Safety for All: Deprioritizing traffic stops for non-safety reasons and supporting low-income drivers.
- State Legal Defense Fund: Securing state funding to support immigrants navigating the legal system.
- Support for Newly Arrived Migrants: Increasing resources for newcomers seeking asylum and other protections in Washington.
- Rent Stabilization: Protecting tenants from abusive rent increases.
- Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Ensuring fair labor protections for domestic workers.
More information here, as well as registration: https://waisn.org/immigrant-and-refugee-advocacy-day-2025/?link_id=1&can_id=854a5c7a3e1a245a15c258638c786a8d&source=email-join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down&email_referrer=email_2531473&email_subject=join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down#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.
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