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2023 Annual Giving: OCA Appreciation Reception
✨ As part of the Annual Giving Campaign, OCA National will be hosting a Leader Appreciation Reception to thank our donors in four cities: Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York, and San Francisco. We would love to have you join us and celebrate our OCA's past and future together. If you are interested, please reach out to Caroline Buaron at ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=2023%20Annual%20Giving%3A%20OCA%20Appreciation%20Reception)
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2024 OCA Summer Internship Program

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 Summer Internship Program! Undergraduate students (and recent grads) who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are highly encouraged to apply. This is a paid full-time position based in Washington, D.C. in which interns will be placed to work at congressional offices, federal or local government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and OCA National Center. Interns will also participate in various leadership, professional, and personal development programming, learn more about issues affecting AANHPIs, meet with legislative officials to advocate for AANHPI causes, and bond with a diverse cohort. Apply by November 19^th to receive priority consideration. The final deadline to apply is January 2, 2024.
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Fuel the Next 50

As OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates continues Empowering the Next 50, we're spotlighting transformative programs like the OCA Internship Program, the creation of local state advocacy days, and our vision to develop local grassroots advocacy power.


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PRESS RELEASES
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OCA Statement in Response to Murder of Six-Year-Old Palestinian American Child

OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns anti-Muslim, antisemitic, or other xenophobic sentiments that continue to fuel hate.

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EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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OCA Reads: A Virtual Conversation with Amy Yip
Join us on Thursday, November 16th at 8 PM ET for a virtual conversation with author Amy Yip as we discuss her just-released book “Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents.” We’ll be giving away signed copies of the book to a few lucky viewers!

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Defining Courage

You’re invited to a showing of Defining Courage in Washington, DC!
The live performance honors the most decorated US soldiers of World War II—the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service.
The stories of these Nisei soldiers, many fighting for the US while their families were incarcerated in America’s concentration camps, are told in a unique live performance that combines storytelling, new and historic film footage, eyewitness interviews, and music.
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 4 p.m. EST
See, hear, and experience their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling. Far from a history lesson, it is a testament to inner strength, one that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

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“Defining Courage” is presented by Story Boldly, the Japanese American National Museum, and Outside In Theatre.
The Veteran’s Day performance is co-presented by Go For Broke National Education Center, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese American Veterans Association, National Japanese American Memorial Foundation, and National Veterans Network.
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In June, OCA received a ~$700k federal grant to do outreach for the ** Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ([link removed])
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OCA National is hiring part-time Community Outreach Fellows (also informally called "ACP Fellows") to work within their local AANHPI community to reach historically underserved and low-income populations. Through this work, OCA National will
1. Support low-income AANPHI communities with access to technology and broadband
2. Build and increase community engagement through OCA chapters across the country
3. Increase local membership numbers and engagement

Community advocates are paid contractors by OCA National ($25/hour) and work closely with National staff. If anyone is interested in applying, ** please email our Community Outreach Coordinator, Christian Phomsouvanh (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Affordable%20Connectivity%20Program%20(ACP))
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Help us update our OCA Intern Alumni Directory
We are requesting all OCA National internship program alumni to fill out the OCA Intern Alumni Directory Form to help us update our internal database so we can stay in touch with our intern alumni from the last 30+ years. ** Fill out the form ([link removed])
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

OCA - Greater Tucson Chapter
Breaking the Silence Mental Health Workshop sponsored by AARP, Raytheon ASPIRES, OCA Greater Tucson was presented on October 21, 2023. We explored recognizing anxiety and depression in students, and caring for the caregiver of elderly loved ones. Dr. Justin Freitas, Allen Miller, and David Young shared their expertise on supporting students and caring for elderly loved ones. eHopPot, owned by Wendy Karahalios and Chef Renée Eder provided lunch and baked treats. We made voter registration forms available and explained briefly the conditions under which new registrations were required. Attendees were informed that registration for the 2023 elections had closed and that new registrations were for the 2024 elections.

OCA - Wisconsin
OCA-WI members volunteered at the China Lights Milwaukee show on the weekend of October13-15. There was a workshop to teach butterfly origami and marketplace. Afterwards there was a tea ceremony and history presentation. Everyone enjoyed the annual event.

OCA - Central Virginia Chapter
We recently held our annual Fall Picnic on 9/30/23, as part of our membership drive effort. The event was a resounding success.

Our chapter also collaborated with the Kasama Collective to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 28, 2023. The event drew approximately 500 attendees. The lion dance and martial art performances from our chapter were huge hits.
OCA - San Mateo
About 50 people came to listen to Curtis Chen talk about his latest book "Everything I learned I learned in a Chinese Restaurant." Former news reporter David Louie is seen with OCA San Mateo OCA president, Aimee Yan, along with Curtis Chin at the book signing event in Palo Alto, California.
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November 11: Asian American Youth Leaders Program by OCA - Central Virginia
High school students, unlock your potential with OCA’s Asian American Young Leaders Program!

Join us on Saturday, November 11 for an incredible opportunity to meet and learn from influential Asian American leaders, gain valuable insights, and enhance your personal growth.


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