2012 Golden Circle Awardee: Dr. Paul Bock
“Stand-up. Never kow-tow. Be proud that you are Asian Americans. Be proud of your Mom and Dad. Be proud of your ancient heritage. Remember the sacrifices that have put you here. Each of us...
OCA Stands in Proud Support of Equal Opportunity Policies
In a rally at the United States Supreme Court today, hundreds of community advocates assembled to show their support of equal opportunity policies during the oral arguments of the Fisher v. University of Texas...
Editorial by Chapter President Doug Chin: Stop Racial Hazing in the Military, Save Lives, Rest in Peace Pvt. Danny Chen
One year ago, on October 3rd, Private Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower in Afghanistan. Private Chen, who was born and raised in New York’s Chinatown and just 19 years old,...
Service Project: Annual Spring Clean-Up
On April 21, OCA participated in the of the Chinatown International District/Little Saigon and “paint-outs” of graffiti hosted by Interim. The event drew over 200 volunteers for this one-day event to clean up the...
OCA Golden Circle Awards 2012
Each year, OCA Greater Seattle puts on a benefit dinner called the Golden Circle Awards. This year, we be holding our Golden Circle Awards on Saturday, September 22 at the Joy Palace Restaurant in Seattle....
Tweet from McKenna Policy Aide Draws Protest in International District
The area around Rob McKenna’s campaign office in the International District was quiet around 11:50 a.m. on July 18, but a crowd was expected to show in 10 minutes. The attitude of the crowd...
Greater Seattle OCA Awarded Grant to Write History of Chinese in Washington State
King County’s cultural services agency, 4 Culture, awarded $6,000 to the Greater Seattle OCA (Organization of Chinese Americans) and its affiliate, the Greater Seattle Chinese American Historical Society, to write and publish the history...
Washington State University Settles Discrimination Lawsuit
This week, Washington State University disclosed terms to pay $650,000 to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by two former employees of Chinese descent: WSU to pay $650K to settle discrimination lawsuit. Dr. Ying...
Call to Action: Contact Congress About H.Res. 683 Statement of Regret for Chinese Exclusion Acts
The house Judiciary Committee is moving H.Res 683 to the floor for a vote. Similar to the Senate resolution passed in October 2011, the passage of H.Res 683 will be a historic acknowledgment by...
Join Now – OCA Seattle Walk for Rice Team
Saturday, June 30, 8 AM – noon Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle * Walk for Rice is fund-raising event featuring a 2.4 mile walk or run. Walk for Rice attracts over...
