Category: News
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...
OCA Greater Seattle President Connie So speaks on Lunar New Year’s Day violence in California
OCA Greater Seattle president Connie So spoke with KIRO7 news on January 23, 2023 about the deadly shooting in Monterey Park, California during Lunar New Year’s day. She talked about how the day of...
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates Issues Statement Following Shooting in Monterey Park, California
Washington, D.C. — OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates released the following statement in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. In a time of what would be meaningful celebration for our communities, the devastating...
News: Community speaks with City of Seattle officials at public safety meeting
The Northwest Asian Weekly reported on a Nov. 10 meeting on public safety between community members and City of Seattle officials. The meeting was attended by Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell and Deputy Mayor...
CID residents march to Seattle, King County councils to demand safer streets
CID residents and advocates marched to Seattle City Council and King County Council on Tuesday, October 25 to plead for funding to help with public safety and homeless solutions as both councils work through...
