Hello Advocate!
In this newsletter, we're covering:
* 2019 OCA Summer Internship
* Upcoming OCA Events
* August Policy Updates
* AANAPISI Week - Save the Date for Digital Action!
* Fall/Winter OCA National Internal Internship Opportunity
** 2019 OCA Summer Interns
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OCA Convention Gala
Tour of the Capitol!
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OCA Interns and Staff
OCA interns at the AAPI Intern Networking Reception on the Hill.
Through OCA’s internship program, students are placed at various political and nonprofit institutions in Washington, D.C. where they have opportunities to work on advocacy and policy and explore their identity and heritage. Alumni of the program have brought back greater advocacy and civic engagement to their college campuses and local communities. For many, their OCA internship was the starting point of their commitment to social justice and advocacy.
Please join us in congratulating the 2019 Class of Summer Interns, whom you can learn more about here ([link removed]) .
OCA Summer Internship Class of 2019:
Alexander Le – University of Houston
Ashley Rajavadee – Ohio State University
Cheyenne Cheng – University of Florida
Darren De Leon – University of California, Irvine
Emily Ng – Pitzer College
Jenny Ha – University of Southern California
Jessica Yan – Stanford University
Julia Zhong – Emory University
Katelyn Monaco – Ithaca College
Kathleen Miao – Franklin & Marshall College
Kevin Ha – University of California, Davis
Keyla Higa – Lawrence University
Kyra Du – Wellesley College
Malaya Siy – Saint Louis University
Nolan Burdett – University of Texas at Austin
Patrick Canteros – College of William & Mary
Wesley Wei – Vanderbilt University
The 31st annual OCA Internship Program is generously sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation, the Comcast Foundation, the William & Sinforosa Tan Kaung Internship Endowment Fund, the Mary Ann & Paul C. Yu Internship Fund, and the Jessie and Claudine Cheng Internship Fund.
Intern travel is also generously provided by Southwest Airlines, the official airline and sponsor of youth travel for the OCA National Internship Program. For a full list of interns, placements and donation opportunities, please visit www.ocanational.org.
** August Press Releases
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OCA Condemns Trump Administration’s Attack on Asylum Seekers ([link removed])
OCA Outraged by Trump's Rule Targeting Low Income Immigrants ([link removed])
OCA Condemns Blanket Profiling of Chinese Students and Academics ([link removed])
** September Events
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Seeking Mentors & Mentees in Chicago!
Are you looking for an AAPI mentor? Come cultivate yourself and build your network starting this month! Register here: [link removed]
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Seeking Mentors & Mentees in Houston!
Are you looking for an AAPI mentor? Come cultivate yourself and build your network starting this month! Are you a seasoned professional looking to pay it forward? Join our program to grow more AAPI leaders and build a larger AAPI C-Suite community! Register here: [link removed]
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Register for the Pacific Islander Womxn's Summit here! ([link removed])
Corporate Achievement Awards
Friday, October 25
Reception | 6PM
Program | 7PM
Location:
Washington Marriott Georgetown
1211 22nd Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Register for the event here ([link removed])
Book your hotel room at Marriott here ([link removed])
TAKE ACTION NOW
Public Charge Story Campaign
So - in order to support La Clínica de la Raza, et al. v. Trump, et al. (N.D. Cal.), and other current litigation opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) new “public charge” rule published on August 14, 2019, OCA has begun a story-collecting campaign to engage our members and allies around the country. We're looking for personal experiences with the immigration process and usage of public benefits. You can find more information at the link: www.bit.ly/publicchargestory. We will use these stories as evidence of discrimination and disparate impact.
Submit a Story Here ([link removed])
Participate in Our Week of Action!
Tune in to our webinar on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 3:30PM ET to learn more about AANAPISI Week and the Week of Action!
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