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The Supreme Court is considering lawsuits against Harvard and UNC this fall, which may decide the fate of race-conscious admissions in the United States. We need your help in mobilizing your local college campuses by organizing activities in support of affirmative action before SCOTUS oral arguments begin October 31st. Activities can include social media campaigns, teach-ins, rallies, marches, a week of action, etc.
Leading the effort in defending affirmative action is a coalition of national civil rights organizations (African American Policy Forum; Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC; Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund). They are also looking for core student leaders who are willing to meet with student leaders from other campuses and develop campus mobilization events together. Core student leaders meet weekly to coordinate amongst each other, and members of the national civil rights coalition will be providing critical support, guidance, and resources necessary to put on these events. Please fill out this form ASAP ([link removed]) if you would like to be a core leader.
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CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
OCA-Greater Tucson
Greater Tucson worked on GOTV in September and October delivering voter registration forms to restaurants and partner organizations. We shared with owners and directors the importance of community members’ votes in the 2022 elections. We also provided voting posters and stickers for display in strategic spots for patron viewing.
eHotPot. Wendy Karahalios, Owner. Greater Tucson Treasurer.
Tucson Acupuncture and Wellness. Kurt Kaiser, OCA; Renée Stucklen, Owner/Practitioner; Staff.
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
This photo is Kurt with the OCA book donation, Dr. Li and the Crown-Wearing Virus. We will offer to elementary school libraries.
OCA-Wisconsin
OCA-Wisconsin held an Origami workshop and Tea Ceremony during the Milwaukee China Lights Festival. People were delighted to learn how to make Lotus Flowers.
OCA-Wisconsin also celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival evening on September 9th. Members joined the hot pot tradition by the lakefront and enjoyed bowls of delicious noodles and more! We had mooncakes and storytime and to our surprise, we were treated to a glorious display of fireworks....what a great substitute for the moon!!
Tony Lam created a melon carving masterpiece.
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October 17 & 31 - DJ the Vote
OCA national is hosting an online DJ the Vote event on October 17th and October 31st from 4:00 to 5:30 pm Pacific Time. Join us for an afternoon of amazing music and activism! We will be gathering on zoom in efforts to phone and text bank to get out the vote, all while AAPI artists from across the country will be performing some of their latest hits. Attendees will have the opportunity to win a $50 amazon gift card! In addition to this, the chapter that turns out the most participants in both events will receive a special prize, so don’t miss out!
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October 24-28 - Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
OCA-Sacramento Chapter is hosting Bullying Prevention Awareness Week events in the week of October 24th. Click the links below to access the resources for each day:
Monday the 24th: ** What Is Cyberbullying? ([link removed])
Tuesday the 25th: ** KidsData: Summary on Bullying and Harassment at School ([link removed])
Wednesday the 26th: ** PromotePrevent | Preventing Bullying ([link removed])
Thursday the 27th: ** Bystander Resolution | It Only Takes One ([link removed])
Friday the 28th: ** Stopbullying.gov ([link removed])
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October 15 - Building Mental Fitness Workshop
With the rise of anti-Asian hate and attacks on Asian women, it's important now more than ever for us to build the capacity to handle the stress and uncertainty as we navigate everyday life. That's why OCA is hosting a free mental fitness workshop for AAPI women and allies on Saturday, October 15th from 1-5 PM ET at the AT&T Forum in Washington, DC. In this interactive workshop, Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, Amy Yip will teach you how you can strengthen your mental fitness and help you shift from merely surviving to thriving. This event is free to attend but registration is required. ** Learn more and register here. ([link removed])
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October 18 - Monthly Situational Awareness Workshop
In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA is providing educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic oppression. This workshop is a free, 1.5-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. Pre-registration is required for this 1.5 hour training via Zoom.
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October 22 - Utah Asian Pacific Islander Community Awards Night
OCA Utah presents our 24th annual Utah Asian Pacific Islander Community Awards Night celebrating individuals and organizations who have made Utah a better home to our state's 150,000+ Asians and Pacific Islanders!
When: 6PM on October 22nd, 2022
Where: Megaplex Events Space at Valley Fair Mall
3601 South 2400 West
West Valley City, Utah
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October 25 - Loveboat Book Signing by Abigail Hing Wen
Join us for an Author and book discussion with Abigail Hing Wen Tuesday, October 25th at the Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, Ohio.
Abigail is a New York Times Best Selling Author, woman-in-tech leader specializing in artificial intelligence, a filmmaker as well as a wife and mother of two.
6 p.m. Meet & Greet
7 p.m. Author & Book Discussion
8 p.m. Book Signing
Hosted by Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO) and OCA Greater Cleveland.
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October 28 - Boba & Ballots
Celebrate the act of voting early! Join us for FREE Boba, learn about your voting early options, and celebrate with us Friday, October 28 for Vote Early Day! Music with DJ Chris Blackfire!
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Vote Early Day is a movement of nonprofits, businesses, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans know their options to vote early.
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November 2 - Developing Asian-Pacific American Mentors
OCA-San Francisco is hosting a Mentor Development Series on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm Pacific time.
The next session will be on November 2th.
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