OCA Celebrates Historic AAPI Victories Nationwide
This historic election year saw groundbreaking AAPI victories driven by language access and cultural organizing, with voters prioritizing housing, the economy, and rejecting anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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OCA Denounces Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Roving Immigration Patrols, USCIS Expansion of Armed Agents
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns the decision which allows the federal government to target immigrants and communities of color based on racial profiling.
OCA Condemns Texas Redistricting Plan, Census Exclusion Threats to Fair Representation
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates calls for federal action to end partisan gerrymandering and safeguard a fair, accurate census—one that ensures every community is seen, counted, and represented.
Greater Seattle wins OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates Chapter of the Year
The Greater Seattle chapter was selected the Chapter of the Year by OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates, a social justice organization, at its national convention held in Seattle from July 23rd to 26th. The chapter was also awarded first place in the Advocacy and Membership categories.
OCA Honors the Life and Legacy of Vincent Chin
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates honors the legacy of Vincent Chin, whose death sparked a national civil rights movement, and reaffirms our commitment to confronting racism and advancing justice for all communities.
OCA Announces 2025 National Convention Gala Honorees
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates will host its 2025 National Convention at the University of Washington in Seattle, celebrating AANHPI history, youth leadership, and community advocacy through engaging panels and special honors
Save CID! 4th In CID.
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.
OCA Joins Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Voter Registration
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...
Rejecting Hate, Demanding Action on Gun Violence
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.
OCA National Convention ‘Passage To Seattle’ early bird registration is open
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...
