Op-Ed: Stop the Violence Targeting Our Asian American Communities
Special to The Seattle Times
Asian community advocates are asking: “What must we do to be heard?” “What other evidence do city leaders need before they take leadership?”
Category: News
OCA Calls on Congress for Immediate Action for Young Americans
By declaring the DACA program unlawful, Judge Hanen jeopardizes the lives and futures of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including many AAPIs, and undermines the core American values of diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.
Remembering 9/11 and the Continue Fight for Justice
Dear Advocates,
Today, we commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks that devastated New York City and the country. We honor the memory of those who perished on that tragic day, including civilians, journalists, reporters, fire fighters, law enforcement, and those who courageously assisted others in need.
Press Conference on September 5 called for solidarity against violence in South Seattle
Concerned residents of South Seattle held a press conference on Tuesday, September 5 at noon at Benefit Playground Park, 9320 38th Ave S, in South Beacon Hill, in response to a surge in violence...
OCA condemns the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions.
Washington, D.C. — OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates expressed extreme outrage with the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the Court of Appeals’ decision to ban affirmative action practices in university admissions. The decision in Students...
OCA Issues Statement Following Shooting in Allen, TX
Washington, D.C. — OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates released the following statement in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Allen, Texas: OCA sends our deepest condolences to the community in Allen, Texas....
OCA-Greater Seattle takes part in CIDBIA neighborhood cleanup event
On Saturday, April 29, OCA-Greater Seattle took part in a Spring Clean event organized by the Chinatown International District Business Improvement Association. The goal of the event was to clean and beautify the spaces...
2023 OCA National Convention features community outreach fair, town halls open to public
The 2023 OCA National Convention takes place in Washington, D.C. from July 12 to July 16. As part of the event, a community outreach fair called “OCA Day on the Hill” will take place...
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates reacts to video of Tyre Nichols’ death by law enforcement
OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates released the following statement in the wake of another death by police brutality in Memphis, TN: We are deeply angered and disgusted by the brutal death of Tyre Nichols by...
