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February 1, 2024

OCA Greater Seattle supports SHB1510, investment in protecting Chinatown International District

The following is a letter from OCA Greater Seattle in favor of SHB1510 in the Washington State Legislature. To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates of Greater Seattle,...

News

February 1, 2024

U.S. Postal Service unveils new Year of the Dragon Forever stamp in the Chinatown-ID

By Theo Bickel International Examiner The United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled a new Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year stamp January 25 at the International District Community Center, in collaboration with OCA-Asian...

Golden Circle Honorees / OCA Event

January 16, 2024

Golden Circle Awards 2024

Saturday, January 27
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Ding Feng Seafood Restaurant
6030 MLK Jr. Way S., Seattle, WA 98118

Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon and honor our local unsung heroes!

This year, our awardees are: the University of Washington American Ethnic Studies Department, Alan Lau, Bea Kiyohara, and Larry Matsuda.

News

January 16, 2024

Testimony on HB 2209, to recognize the Lunar New Year Holiday

The following is testimony on January 16 from OCA Greater Seattle boardmember Amy Chen-Lozano regarding HB 2209, a bill in the Washington State Legislature Government & Tribal Relations Meeting: My name is Amy Chen-Lozano....

Event

January 13, 2024

Seattle Hosts the National Unveiling of New USPS Year of the Dragon Forever Stamp

OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates of Greater Seattle, in partnership with the United States Postal Service, will host the national unveiling of the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year stamp, Thursday, January 25, 11...

Event

November 27, 2023

Hate Crimes Overview

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – Please join us for a Hate Crimes Overview –featuring representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice/FBI and the King County Prosecuting Office Hate Crimes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney– intended for crime victims, non-profit organizations, community leaders, concerned citizens, law students, attorneys, etc.

Event / OCA Event

October 24, 2023

Book Reading: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant

Please join us and Curtis Chin for the reading of his memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Register for this free event here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/university-book-store-aes-reception-for-curtis-chin-tickets-723137272047 Wednesday November 1st Ocean Star Restaurant...

Editorial / News

October 19, 2023

OCA – Greater Seattle Denounces Anti-China Rhetoric in Elections

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates – Greater Seattle Chapter issued the following statement following a report that anti-Asian rhetoric is being used in local elections

Event

October 15, 2023

Care for Your Community, Care for Your Health event on Oct. 28

OCA Greater Seattle is partnering with King County Elections, Seniors in Action, International Community Health Services, and Transit Equity for all in an event organized by Amy Chen Lozano on October 28 from 11...

Event

October 13, 2023

A cultural celebration: Premiere of Gum Saan to Golden Spike

The following article was featured in the Northwest Asian Weekly. By RaeAnn UyedaSpecial to the NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Rainier Arts Center in South Seattle hosted the premiere of the...

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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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