We are so grateful to everyone who joined us this past week. Your presence and participation made this convention truly special. From insightful sessions to joyous celebrations, it was a weekend to remember.
Relive the highlights! Click the button below to check out all the amazing moments captured at the convention!Â
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We can’t wait to see you next year in Seattle!
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Thank you to our July donors, E Samantha Cheng and OCA East Bay, for your generous contributions towards the President's Circle Initiative! Your contributions directly support local OCA chapter programs and projects that impact AANHPI communities around the country.
PRESS RELEASE
OCA Denounces Attack Against Former President Trump OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates condemned the violent attack at former President Trump’s Pennsylvania rally, urging unity, peaceful engagement in politics, and prioritizing violence prevention and individual safety. Click here to read more.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Nominate for OCA Executive Committee Positions
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Due to the continued excitement of EC Elections, we are extending the deadline for candidates to submit their application to Wednesday, August 14th at 11:59pmPST.
We are still in need of candidates for a few positions, so please submit your application to join our Executive Council or recruit your fellow chapter members!
Email the Nominations Committee at [email protected] or Hojin Kim at [email protected] if you have any interest or further questions.
Fuel the Next 50
After introducing potential donors to your work, they may find giving appreciated stock attractive. Stock giving means their contribution will go even further to support your chapter’s initiatives, all while saving on taxes. Learn how to give stock today!
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 35Â years. Fill out the form.
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
OCA - Cleveland Chapter
The OCA Greater Cleveland chapter had over 10 people attend the convention in Philadelphia. The chapter won 3rd place for Project of the Year for the Cleveland Asian Festival. During the APIAVote Presidential Town Hall, OCA - Greater Cleveland partnered with MotivAsians For Cleveland and AsiaTown Cleveland to host a local watch party at Li Wah Restaurant to ensure the messaging reached our local community. This news was also featured on the Erie Chinese Journal, a local Chinese newspaper. Click here to read more.
OCA - Greater Tucson Chapter
OCA - Greater Tucson chapter won an Emerging Chapter of the Year award which is wonderful recognition of their Board and members for all their time. They also won a Presidents Circle Initiative grant for the “Empowerment, NHPIs & Well-Being” project. GOTV with new NHPI partners, supporting NHPI cultural education, and expanding mental health programming are key components. They are thrilled to be able to implement this program! Photo is the moment of the Emerging Chapter awards announcement: one stunned; the other congratulatory.
OCA - San Mateo Chapter
OCA - San Mateo Chapter organized a free film screening attended by over 150 people on July 21, Sunday at 2-4:30pm at the San Mateo Library. "Lingering Dream of Homeland" is a Cantonese film by Li Weinian who wanted to bring the beauty of Toisan onto the big screen.Â
A drama that takes place during the 1920s-30s, the movie is a real tear jerker about a multigenerational family and touches on the themes of family separation, immigration, and cultural preservation. Many people in the audience came away with a better understanding of life in the village for the women, children, and elders who were left behind while the sojourner men went abroad to the Gold Mountain seeking their fortune.
A musical performance on the Erhu by Daike Chao enhanced the cultural experience. The post-film discussion was deeply emotional as the audience shared stories of their own memories of the village and their immigration experiences.
OCA - St. Louis Chapter
OCA St. Louis Chapter’s annual gala this year featured an Asian night market theme, bringing connection, fun, and community to a special night.
We were extremely honored to have Michelle K. Hanabusa, Founder & Creative Director of L.A. streetwear brand UPRISERS and co-founder of #HateIsAVirus, join us as the keynote speaker. Michelle inspired us with her lasting message of advocacy and celebration for the Asian American community, as well as emphasizing unity across immigrant communities as a whole.Â
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, OCA members, and OCA Board. We could not have done this without each one of you, and we are so grateful for your support!
CHAPTER EVENTS
Unity Community Empowerment, a photo contest celebrating Corky lee by OCA - Detroit Chapter
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OCA - Detroit Chapter proudly announces the 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo Contest, a part of the Corky Lee photo exhibit serial event. This contest celebrates the vibrant spirit and resilience of Asian Pacific American communities through the lens of photography.
Sunday Movie Matinee by OCA - Greater Tucson Chapter
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 “Beetlejuice 2” is the 3Q Sunday Matinee movie that releases on September 6. Ten free tickets are available to members and one guest each on a first-come first-served basis. Please email Leslie for your preferred Sunday. We will select the most popular Sunday at the theaters at Broadway Mall. [email protected]. If you are in Tucson in September, please let me know your interest in attending.
