OCA Greater Seattle

January 10, 2025

OCA Honors President Carter’s Lifetime of Accomplishments

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates recognizes President Carter’s contributions in advancing the rights of Asian Americans and raising awareness of Asian American achievements

Golden Circle Honorees / OCA Event

December 23, 2024

Golden Circle Awards 2025

OCA-GS is hosting its annual Golden Circle Awards and Lunar New Year Celebration on January 17, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at Ding Feng Restaurant. Join us as we celebrate local community heroes and the lunar new year over a ten-course dinner!

OCA National

December 18, 2024

OCA Marks Magnuson Act Anniversary Reflecting on Repeal of Chinese Exclusion Acts

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates commemorates the anniversary of the Magnuson Act, a milestone in repealing the discriminatory Chinese Exclusion Acts, reflecting on the progress made in civil rights and the ongoing fight against anti-Asian discrimination and unjust immigration policies.

Editorial

December 11, 2024

Action Requested: No 5th Ave Station, Save CID!!

Attention CID Community Members/Organizations,

Sound Transit is resurrecting the 5th Ave. station. Any station on 5th Ave. would erode what little land is left of our shrinking district.

OCA Event

November 16, 2024

Passage to Seattle: Reenacting, Remembering, Retelling

Please join us at Passage To Seattle Trilogy: Wong Family Saga, 1851-2023. Friday, November 22, 2024
Wing Luke Museum

OCA National

October 23, 2024

OCA condemns former president Trump’s comparison of January 6th Rioters to Japanese American WWII incarceration

The following is a statement from OCA National Center: Former President Trump’s comparison of January 6th rioters to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II is historically inaccurate, offensive, and diminishes the...

Event

September 28, 2024

Remembering Frank Irigon, Celebration of Life set for Oct. 22

A Celebration of Life event for community leader and activist Frank Irigon has been set for Oct. 22 at the University of Washington’s HUB Ballroom North from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please join...

Event

September 27, 2024

Earthquake training at Chong Wa on Oct. 17

Learn how to protect yourself during an earthquake. An Earthquake safety training as part of The Great Washington Shakeout happens on Oct. 17, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Chong Wa (522 7th Ave S.)....

OCA National

September 18, 2024

OCA Condemns Measures Fueling Xenophobia and Discrimination

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns H.R. 1398 for unfairly targeting Chinese and Asian Americans, and urges Congress to reconsider the legislation to protect civil liberties and promote unity.

Memorial

September 12, 2024

OCA Greater Seattle mourns passing of activist, community leader Francisco “Uncle Frankie” Irigon

OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates of Greater Seattle (OCA-GS) are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of our dear friend, Francisco “Uncle Frankie” Irigon. On the afternoon of September 12, 2024, Frank passed away...

Editorial

September 9, 2024

Discrimination in Community Reinvestment Plan must be addressed

The following is a letter to officials to fix the Community Reinvestment Plan’s discrimination against Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and South and Southeast Asians. Dear Gov. Jay Islee and WA Dept. of Commerce Director...

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26	27	28	29	30 Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day January 30, 2025 Olympia, WA, USA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2025 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families. Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and be part of this incredible movement for justice. We will march, rally, and engage directly with legislators, showing them that immigrant and refugee communities will not be ignored. This day is about more than participating in activities—it’s about building our collective consciousness around the importance of our campaigns, such as the Health Equity for Immigrants, a bill to codify and fully fund the Apple Health Expansion Program to ensure coverage for all eligible low-income immigrants and refugees, and continued funding for Cascade Care subsidies. We are also fighting for Unemployment Insurance for Undocumented Workers, a bill to create and fully fund a program that provides unemployment benefits equivalent to those available to Washington residents with employment authorization. But our fight doesn’t stop there. While these are our primary campaigns, we also continue to push for secondary priorities that reflect the breadth of our advocacy: Ending Collaboration Between ICE and the Department of Corrections: Stopping the transfer of immigrants from state prisons to immigration detention centers. Restricting Solitary Confinement: Limiting its use in state and private detention facilities to only the most extreme cases. Traffic Safety for All: Deprioritizing traffic stops for non-safety reasons and supporting low-income drivers. State Legal Defense Fund: Securing state funding to support immigrants navigating the legal system. Support for Newly Arrived Migrants: Increasing resources for newcomers seeking asylum and other protections in Washington. Rent Stabilization: Protecting tenants from abusive rent increases. Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Ensuring fair labor protections for domestic workers. More information here, as well as registration: https://waisn.org/immigrant-and-refugee-advocacy-day-2025/?link_id=1&can_id=854a5c7a3e1a245a15c258638c786a8d&source=email-join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down&email_referrer=email_2531473&email_subject=join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down#registration Disclaimer OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change. See more details •	31

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Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day January 30, 2025 Olympia, WA, USA
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2025 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families.

Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and be part of this incredible movement for justice.

We will march, rally, and engage directly with legislators, showing them that immigrant and refugee communities will not be ignored. This day is about more than participating in activities—it’s about building our collective consciousness around the importance of our campaigns, such as the Health Equity for Immigrants, a bill to codify and fully fund the Apple Health Expansion Program to ensure coverage for all eligible low-income immigrants and refugees, and continued funding for Cascade Care subsidies. We are also fighting for Unemployment Insurance for Undocumented Workers, a bill to create and fully fund a program that provides unemployment benefits equivalent to those available to Washington residents with employment authorization.

But our fight doesn’t stop there. While these are our primary campaigns, we also continue to push for secondary priorities that reflect the breadth of our advocacy:
- Ending Collaboration Between ICE and the Department of Corrections: Stopping the transfer of immigrants from state prisons to immigration detention centers.
- Restricting Solitary Confinement: Limiting its use in state and private detention facilities to only the most extreme cases.
- Traffic Safety for All: Deprioritizing traffic stops for non-safety reasons and supporting low-income drivers.
- State Legal Defense Fund: Securing state funding to support immigrants navigating the legal system.
- Support for Newly Arrived Migrants: Increasing resources for newcomers seeking asylum and other protections in Washington.
- Rent Stabilization: Protecting tenants from abusive rent increases.
- Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Ensuring fair labor protections for domestic workers.
More information here, as well as registration: https://waisn.org/immigrant-and-refugee-advocacy-day-2025/?link_id=1&can_id=854a5c7a3e1a245a15c258638c786a8d&source=email-join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down&email_referrer=email_2531473&email_subject=join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down#registration

*Disclaimer* OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change.
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