Passage to Seattle: Reenacting, Remembering, Retelling
Please join us at Passage To Seattle Trilogy: Wong Family Saga, 1851-2023. Friday, November 22, 2024
Wing Luke Museum
Remembering Frank Irigon, Celebration of Life set for Oct. 22
A Celebration of Life event for community leader and activist Frank Irigon has been set for Oct. 22 at the University of Washington’s HUB Ballroom North from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please join...
Earthquake training at Chong Wa on Oct. 17
Learn how to protect yourself during an earthquake. An Earthquake safety training as part of The Great Washington Shakeout happens on Oct. 17, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Chong Wa (522 7th Ave S.)....
OCA Greater Seattle mourns passing of activist, community leader Francisco “Uncle Frankie” Irigon
OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates of Greater Seattle (OCA-GS) are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of our dear friend, Francisco “Uncle Frankie” Irigon. On the afternoon of September 12, 2024, Frank passed away...
Discrimination in Community Reinvestment Plan must be addressed
The following is a letter to officials to fix the Community Reinvestment Plan’s discrimination against Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and South and Southeast Asians. Dear Gov. Jay Islee and WA Dept. of Commerce Director...
OCA Greater Seattle supports Walk For Rice
OCA Greater Seattle is fundraising for Walk for Rice to end hunger. Visit OCA Greater Seattle’s team page here: https://give.acrs.org/team/590066. Walk for Rice brings people and communities together to raise funds for the ACRS...
Book premiere of ‘KingDoom: How Protests Saved Seattle’s Chinatown’
The book premiere of KingDoom: How Protests Saved Seattle’s Chinatown (the final book in the Passage to Seattle: Wong Family Saga, 1853-2023 trilogy) takes place on Saturday, June 1 from 1 p.m. to 3...
Civil rights orgs push for reinvigorating King County Civil Rights Commission, community engagement
The following is public comment submitted on May 22, 2024 to the King County Council regarding the proposed Civil and Human Rights Commission Ordinance. Hon. Law & Justice Committee Chair Jorge Baron, Vice Chair...
Coverage of Lunar New Year celebrations, push for state holiday
King5 News covered the Lunar New Year’s celebration in Seattle’s Chinatown International District. Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by billions of people across the world and thousands of families here in Seattle....
4th Annual Chinese Expulsion Rally and March
Join us for 2 hours of remembrance, reflection, and resolve as we honor the resilience and contributions of the Chinese American community in Greater Seattle. Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024Time: 10am to 12pm Location:...
