Category: News

June 6, 2012

Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA): Statement on Hazing in the U.S. Military

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remind my colleagues about the ongoing problem of hazing in the United States military. Hazing, particularly racially motivated hazing, undermines our military. Multiple suicides in 2011 by service...

Arts / News

May 12, 2012

LOST YEARS Pre-Screening Panel

In addition to the film, there will be a special pre-screening panel at the University of Washington presented by Seattle International Film Festival,Canadian Studies Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies & American Ethnic...

OCA National

May 9, 2012

OCA National: A Bittersweet Moment for Marriage Rights

OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), recognizes the importance of marriage among other rights as fundamental to the American ethos. Historically, this...

News / OCA National

May 2, 2012

OCA National: Reaffirmed Commitment to the Policy of Affirmative Action

WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the policy of affirmative action. Since...

News

May 1, 2012

Letter to the Editor: Justice for Private Danny Chen

Thanks for your recent article on Private Danny Chen and Asian Americans in the military. I just returned from a national meeting of OCA (Organization of Chinese Americans), where we were briefed by the...

News

October 24, 2011

OCA-Greater Seattle’s 2011 Dinner Raised Over $25,000! Check Out Our Gallery!

The 2011 Golden Circles Awards dinner raised about $25,000 from all of the generous supporters. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your support! Keep an eye out for more great OCA-Greater Seattle events...

News

July 28, 2011

ACTION ALERT: No on Street Car Rail Lines on 8th Ave S.

An Action Alert from Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority, Interim CDA, International Community Health Services, Denise Louie Education Center, International District Housing Alliance, and the Wing Luke Museum OCA-Greater Seattle has...

News

July 19, 2011

Recognizing Early Chinese Pioneers

Written by our board member Doug Chin, in hopes to help educate and remind our citizens of the sacrifices Chinese made to this city and state. Moreover, it would make Chinese Americans feel included...

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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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