Join us on July 15-17 for “Building Hope Through Solidarity” and access three days of workshops, in-depth discussions, and performances.

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Your Invitation to OCA's Virtual Summit

OCA — Asian Pacific American Advocates is excited to invite you to our free virtual summit on July 15-17, 2021. “Building Hope Through Solidarity” ([link removed]) is a three-day event filled with plenaries, workshops, and entertainment for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, community partners, and allies across the country.
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This year’s summit includes advocacy and issue-based workshops, including:
* A panel of rising AAPI elected officials speaking about the urgent need to pass significant voting rights and democracy reform
* In-depth conversations around anti-Asian hate, digital access, and immigration featuring legal scholars and advocates
* Trainings on how to be an effective bystander, run a successful political campaign, and more
* Interactive sessions on setting healthy boundaries and practicing radical self care

Workshops are free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. Updates can be found on our Facebook event ([link removed]) and @OCANational. ([link removed])

Introducing Our Platinum Sponsors
Thank you to State Farm and UPS for your generous support.
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📅 SUMMIT PREVIEW
Tentative and subject to change — all times EST. View the full schedule here. ([link removed])

THURSDAY, JULY 15
* 7:00 PM: How Race-Conscious Admissions Works
* 7:00 PM: Why be an OCA Member?
* 8:30 PM: Opening Plenary - Standing in Solidarity

FRIDAY, JULY 16
* 7:00 PM: Immigration Panel
* 8:30 PM: The Soul of America: A Community Conversation

SATURDAY, JULY 17
* 11:30 AM: Words Matter: The Effect of U.S.-China Narratives on Asian Americans
* 11:30 AM: Demystifying DEI
* 11:30 AM: Restricting/Voter Suppression
* 11:30 AM: Record Family Stories. Why and How
* 1:00 PM: Making Change Through Lobbying
* 1:00 PM: How to Become Politically Active in Your Community
* 1:00 PM: Anti-Hate Work in ERGs
* 1:00 PM: Practicing Radical Self Care
* 2:30 PM: Decluttering Your Workspace
* 2:30 PM: Setting Healthy Boundaries
* 4:00 PM: No Child or Elder Left Behind: A Conversation on Digital Access
* 4:00 PM: Situational Awareness Training
* 4:00 PM: Virtual Cooking Class
* 4:00 PM: Funding our Chapter Success
* 6:00 PM: Closing Plenary - Representation Matters
* 7:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Chapter of the Year Awards

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