Hello AdvOCAtes,

Happy Lunar New Year from the OCA Family! Hoping for good health and prosperity for you and your loved ones. We look forward to the growth and changes that this year will bring.
2021 Year of the Metal Ox USPS Stamp
Read our statement on the stamp release here ([link removed] ) .
Lunar New Year Celebrations!
Central Virginia: 2021 Richmond Lunar New Year Virtual Celebration
When: Saturday, February 13 from 1:00-3:30 PM ET.
参加现场抽奖请在联欢活动前注册. 点击下面链接输入参加抽奖名字及联系电话. Please submit your raffle entry before the event. URL to enter the drawing: [link removed]. To view the event, please use link: [link removed].

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Association of Chinese Americans (OCA Detroit) Lunar New Year
When: Thursday, February 10, 7:00-9:00 PM ET
How to re-watch the event: you can view it on Facebook here ([link removed]) .
OCA-New Jersey: Lunar New Year Event
When: Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET.
It will be a virtual event, with entertainment, games, awards, and party boxes for purchase. To enjoy with this celebration, OCA-NJ has (for purchase) Lunar New Year Party Box of surprise items - $80 for two people ($35 additional person), and OCA-NJ's Lunar New Year of the Ox T-Shirt ($20). These can be ordered on their website - OCA-New Jersey Chapter ([link removed]) .
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OCA Sacramento: 2021 CNYCA: The Year of the Ox Virtual Celebration
When: February 13, 2021 from 7:00-8:30 PM PT. For more information, visit www.cnyca.net ([link removed]) .
Here is a recap of Sacramento's activities from 2020. ([link removed])
MUBI Free Trail: See Cathy Yan's Movie Dead Pigs
DEAD PIGS, the elusive, masterful first feature from Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey) is coming exclusively to curated streaming service MUBI on February 12. Starring an international ensemble including Vivian Wu and Zazie Beetz, this biting social satire weaves together disparate stories to speak to our universal need for connection.

You’re invited to claim a free month of MUBI to watch this film and much, much more. An ever-changing collection of lovingly hand-picked cinema. From new directors to award-winners. From everywhere on earth. Sign up and start watching at mubi.com/oca
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Multicultural Womxn's Conference
OCA is hosting a Multicultural Womxn’s Conference, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, CAPAW, ALLVanza, and WEOP from March 1-3, 2021. This conference will focus on redefining what success looks like and share the powerful stories of women in our communities. Remember to save the date; more details to come!
IRS: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

We're proud to be a community partner with the IRS, sharing accurate information (in English and in-language) about tax season, tax help, and other financial matters. Here's some information on the EITC: During 2020, 25 million workers and families received about $62 billion in the Earned Income Tax Credit. Help #IRS spread the word about #EITC in your community: www.irs.gov/eitc

Chinese:
申请该优惠可以减少你所欠的税款，还可以给你更多的退税。[link removed] #EITC #IRS

Vietnamese:
Việc yêu cầu tín thuế này có thể làm giảm số thuế quý vị nợ và cũng có thể mang lại cho quý vị một khoản hoàn thuế lớn hơn. [link removed] #EITC #IRS

Korean:
이 공제를 청구하면 납세액을 줄일 수 있을 뿐더러 더 큰 환금액을 받을 수 있습니다. [link removed] #EITC #IRS
Collaborative OCA Chapter MAAP Event
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The OCA DC, Greater Cleveland, and Greater Columbus chapters are collaborating to launch their first virtual MAPP. For more information, please check the website: [link removed]
OCA Greater Houston Advocates in Action Situation Awareness Workshop
OCA Greater Houston Advocates in Action's Situational Awareness Workshop ​is a free, 1-hour, interactive training to teach people on how to be a confident and effective bystander against racism and discrimination. At the end of the training, each participant will have the tools to be able to intervene as a bystander whenever they see or experience harassment.

The Situational Awareness Workshop will be held on February 16, 2021. It is for OCA members and general audiences. Be sure to pre-register with the link ([link removed]) that is found on the graphic. If you have any questions, be sure to contact Pat Lindsay (Pinky) Catalla-Buscaino at [email protected].
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It's 2021 and we 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.
Report a Hate Crime ([link removed])

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