OCA — Asian Pacific American Advocates is excited to invite you to our free virtual summit on July 15-17, 2021. “Building Hope Through Solidarity” is a three-day event filled with plenaries, workshops, and entertainment for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, community partners, and allies across the country.

• 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

• 7:00 PM: How Race-Conscious Admissions Works
• 7:00 PM: Why be an OCA Member?
• 8:30 PM: Opening Plenary - Standing in Solidarity

• 7:00 PM: Immigration Panel
• 8:30 PM: The Soul of America: A Community Conversation

• 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