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
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Updated: Mayor responds to ‘Stop The Violence Against Our Asian American Communities’ Letter, and community responds back
On Monday, Oct. 2, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell responded via email to a community letter titled “Stop The Violence Against Our Asian American Communities” sent on Sept. 19: Hi, Thank you for your letter...
Five Arrested In South Seattle Violent Robberies
Thanks to our law enforcement, FBI, and everyone involved!
Stop The Violence Against Our Asian American Communities
Fox13 recently broadcasted a story on local civil rights organizations calling for more help and resources to combat violence impacting Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Washington, after local leaders, individuals,...
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?”
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...
