One year after the Atlanta spa shootings, anti-Asian hate incidents are still on the rise.

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** ‘We Are Being Hunted’
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* Last week, thousands of people across the country marked the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings ([link removed]) with quiet remembrance, mourning, and marches. The somber occasion also served as a reminder of how much — and how little — has changed in the fight to protect our communities.
* OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates' Thu Nguyen and Roland Hwang spoke to The 19th ([link removed]) about the history of anti-Asian hate in the U.S. and what policymakers need to do as incidents continue to rise. We also highlighted that Asian American women and elders continue to face disproportionate violence ([link removed]) , as seen with the appalling assault in Yonkers, New York.
* OCA National Center also joined with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta ([link removed]) and more than 400 organizations in calling for further action from elected officials, including investments in violence prevention programs and increased access to mental health and housing resources, among other proactive measures.

THE WEEK AHEAD

❤️ March 23: The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum and The Asian American Foundation are hosting a community gathering so we can grapple with, reflect on, and share in our response to public attacks and killings targeting Asian American women. RSVP here. ([link removed])

🗣️ March 24: Join OCA, the Center for Asian Pacific American Women, and National ACE at 3 PM ET for "Hear Our Voices," a panel event to discuss how we can heal, unite, and act as a community. RSVP here. ([link removed])

SUPPORT FROM OCA

🚨 Our chapters continue to host regular bystander intervention training sessions. Sign up now. ([link removed])

📝 Report a hate incident, get the facts, and access resources at aapihatecrimes.org. ([link removed])

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UPDATES
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📢 Get Ready for OCA’s 2022 National Convention!

Since 1973, OCA has brought together tens of thousands of members and allies to facilitate discussions on AAPI identity, and to develop the next generation of AAPI leaders. Please save August 4-6 in your calendar and join us for our ** 49th National Convention ([link removed])
in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Stay updated: Registration will open soon. Sign up for announcements, download our event app, discover tracks, and explore sponsorship opportunities ** here. ([link removed])
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💸 Due April 1 — Apply for the 2022 OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship!
Asian American and Pacific Islander students are the first in their immediate families to attend college may be eligible for awards of up to $2,500 from the UPS Foundation. ** Learn more. ([link removed])

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OCA in the News — Justice Department Axes Troubled ‘China Initiative’ Program
National President Linda Ng's statement on the racial profiling of Asian American and immigrant scholars was published by ** Reuters ([link removed])
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We also joined Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC's virtual town hall on Thursday to discuss changes to the initiative.

POLICY CORNER
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Affordable Connectivity Program — Ethnic Media Webinar

** The Infrastructure and Jobs Act ([link removed])
, signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021, established the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP's funding of $14.2 billion will modify and extend the Emergency Benefit Broadband Program (EBB) and helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet services — ensuring they can access the broadband needed for work, school, healthcare and more.
* 🤔 Why you should care: We want to make sure our communities take advantage of this federal program and information about the ACP reaches as many households as possible.
* 💻 Get involved: The Asian American Tech Table will be coordinating an Ethnic Media ACP Training in April (details coming soon). If you have ethnic media in your local community that would benefit from attending this webinar, please email their contacts to ** OCA's Associate Manager of Policy & Advocacy Michael Nguyen (mailto:[email protected]?subject=ACP%20Ethnic%20Media%20Webinar)
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📚 We're Hiring! — K-12 Curriculum Development Project Logo + Website Designer
OCA National Center is looking for an individual to design a logo and an end-to-end website that will hold our lesson plan database. Please email [email protected] with a quote and portfolio (if applicable). ** Learn more about the project here. ([link removed])

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Coming Up — April Public Affairs Check-in
OCA National Center is now hosting regular public affairs and communications checks during the first week of each month to discuss local priorities and messaging. Please join us for our next meeting on April 1 at 12 PM ET. We'd love to hear from chapters on what's happening in your communities. ** Join the Zoom link here. ([link removed])

📅 EVENTS + OPPORTUNITIES
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🎨 “Justice for All” Art Contest for K-12 Students

To celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary, the Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. (ACA) is launching an art contest for K-12 students in Michigan. All participants will receive a gift and a certificate, while selected artworks will be displayed publicly at ACA’s Chinese Community Center. Prizes will also be awarded to winners in multiple art categories and age groups. 👉 ** Register and see full details here. ([link removed])
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March 24: Hear Our Voices
Hear from Aparna Bhattacharyya (Raksha, Inc), Cam Ashling (Asian American Action Fund), Grace Choi (Karis Consulting Group), Monica Modi Khant (Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence), and Sarah Park (Korean American Coalition - Atlanta) in a conversation on the continued violence against AAPI women. ** Register here. ([link removed])

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🍿 April: Phoenix Film Festival
Join OCA's Greater Phoenix chapter in Arizona for screenings of AAPI-directed short films (90-minute run time) and Tom Huang's Dealing with Dad (105-minute run time) from April 1-9. ** View the full schedule here. ([link removed])

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✍️ Apply for the Thousand Miles Project!
Passionate about telling AAPI stories? Join this ** talent incubator program ([link removed])
for writers created by Soo Hugh (Pachinko / The Terror) in partnership with UCP. Up to three TV shows from participants will be selected and developed to "jumpstart fruitful careers in the entertainment industry." ** Apply before March 31. ([link removed])

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