November 2020

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Hello AdvOCAtes,

This is it. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3! If you or people you know were not able to vote early or mail in your ballot, this is the last opportunity to make your voice heard.

If you're looking Election Day hotlines, talking points around trust and safety, and other critical resources, OCA has prepared a comprehensive messaging document around voting ([link removed]) .

We've also released 20 state voter toolkits ([link removed]) , which are meant to serve as guides to navigate voter ID information and voting during COVID-19. They contain resources from your Secretaries of State, Departments of State, or Election Boards in addition to information from other voting nonprofit organizations.

This year is a presidential election; we encourage everyone to be active in their local communities byhttp://apiavote.org/registerl ([link removed]) earning about which initiatives ([link removed]) [link removed] candidates ([link removed]) are on your ballots.

Stay safe!
Voter Protection Information

In case you need help on election day, here are some numbers to remember:
* 888-API-VOTE (multiple Asian languages/English) – administered by APIAVote & Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC [Hotlines are available in multiple Asian languages if you encounter any problems while voting]
* 866-OUR-VOTE (English) – administered by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
* 888-Ve-Y-Vota (Spanish/English) – administered by the NALEO Educational Fund
* 844-Yalla-US (Arabic/English) – administered by the Arab American Institute
Resources if you encounter voter intimidation ([link removed])

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OCA x Lyft: Ride to Vote!
OCA has partnered with Lyft to make voting easier! If you're looking to vote in person or want to drop off your ballot, use the code OCAVOTE for a free or discounted ride (up to $25). The code is available to both current and new Lyft users and is valid through November 3, 2020.

You can also use Lyft's Voting Access Hub to get details on rides to the polls and elections near you: [link removed] #lyftup
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October Press Releases
* OCA Disgusted At Blatantly Xenophobic And Discriminatory Executive Order ([link removed])
* Early End To The 2020 Census Will Harm AAPI Communities ([link removed])
* OCA Angered By Tony Pham’s Inaction And Calls For Closure Of Adelanto Detention Center ([link removed])

AmazonSmiles and OCA

Make a difference this holiday season! If you shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7250499, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to OCA. Please feel free share the link!

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Spectrum Scholars
In partnership with Charter Communications, Inc. we are excited to announce these five students as part of Charter’s inaugural class of Spectrum Scholars—a new, two-year educational commitment with selected students receiving a $20,000 scholarship, Charter professional mentor, and the opportunity to intern with the company. Learn more about our Spectrum Scholars here ([link removed]) and read our press release here ([link removed]) .
Meet Our Fall Interns!
This fall, OCA National is excited to be able to host five interns to support the day-to-day operations at the organization. You can learn more about our interns here ([link removed]) .
IMAGE Magazine: Call for Submissions

If you know any creatives (literary, journalism, photography, painting, anything!) please let them know that IMAGE ([link removed]) magazine is looking for contributions for our Fall/Winter 2020 issue! We welcome all! Email [email protected] by November 10, 2020.
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Embracing Our Role + Fraud Prevention

OCA-Sacramento is hosting two events this month! "Embracing our Role in a Changing World" is a forum where women to learn how we can support each other in these difficult times. "How Opportunists Get Your Money" is a virtual workshop about how one can keep themselves and their pockets safe from opportunists. Check them out and share with anyone you think might find these events helpful!
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OCA-Westchester & Hudson 2020 Annual Gala and 40th Anniversary
Join the OCA-Westchester and Hudson Valley chapter for the virtual 2020 Dynamic Achiever Awards Gala on November 14, 2020!
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Starry Night Festival
OCA-Greater Houston is hosting a virtual Starry Nite Festival on December 12-18 to highlight and celebrate the diversity of the AAPI community in the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Attendees will be able to watch AAPI artists perform, speak with AAPI authors, and support AAPI artisans, vendors, and AAPI food establishments.
REGISTER HERE! ([link removed])
We are nearing the end of 2020 and are hoping to help more chapters to host a professional development program! Please contact Jae Shim at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you are interested in hosting a women’s event, B3 event, or MAAP program.
OCA National Public Events Calendar
The OCA National Public Events calendar is where we post OCA National and OCA Chapter events. You can check out events happening virtually near you! The link is here: bit.ly/ocaevents.

If you, your family members, someone you know, or community members have experienced xenophobia, discrimination, or harassment (in light of COVID-19), please report the incident using our hate crime reporting tool at aapihatecrimes.org.
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