Press Releases
The latest news and updates from OCA National Center. Send media inquiries to Communications Fellow Socheata Sun: socheata.sun@ocanational.org.
OCA Applauds Historic Federal Data Collection Standards Update
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated standards for federal race and ethnicity data collection, which is a pivotal advancement in better serving and accurately representing the rich diversity within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
OCA Celebrates Lunar New Year with Year of the Dragon Stamp
The Lunar New Year and the AAPI cultural heritage are honored by the Year of the Dragon Stamp, the fifth in the third series of stamps that resulted from a long-term advocacy campaign.
OCA Celebrates 80th Anniversary of the Magnuson Act
The Magnuson Act 80th Anniversary is a commemoration of the law that repealed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned Chinese immigration and citizenship in the U.S.
OCA National Center Names Kevin Yi as Second S.Y. & S.F. Fung Public Service Scholar
Kevin Yi, a second-generation Korean American student, was awarded the S.Y. & S.F. Fung Public Service Scholarship, which recognizes the achievements of a graduate student who is pursuing a career in public service.
OCA Condemns Anti-Palestinian and Antisemitic Hate
It is important to foster a culture of respect and understanding, especially in times of conflict. Therefore, caution is urged in rhetoric that can be harmful to Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, and South Asian Americans.
OCA Announces the First-Ever Olga May Wong Memorial Public Service Scholar
Isabel Lam, a first-generation Chinese-Vietnamese American student, received the Olga May Wong Memorial Public Service Scholarship Fund, which honors the legacy of a lifelong OCA member who valued education and public service.
OCA Statement in Response to Murder of Six-Year-Old Palestinian American Child
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates condemns anti-Muslim, antisemitic, or other xenophobic sentiments that continue to fuel hate.
Frank Washington Appointed as New Chairman of OCA’s Business Advisory Council
As the new Chairman, Frank Washington will guide and support nearly 25 leading U.S. corporations in advancing the interests of the Asian American community.
OCA Calls on Congress for Immediate Action for Young Americans
By declaring the DACA program unlawful, Judge Hanen jeopardizes the lives and futures of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including many AAPIs, and undermines the core American values of diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.
OCA Denounces Shooting in Jacksonville and Demands Gun Reform
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates mourns Jacksonville shooting victims and urges Congress to pass gun safety legislation.
Over 100 AANHPI Advocates Visit Congress in First OCA Day on the Hill
Over 100 AANHPI advocates from OCA met with 40 lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health, AANHPI history, and civil rights as part of OCA's 50th Anniversary National Convention.
Japanese American Citizens League to Receive Legacy Impact Award at OCA National Convention
The Japanese American Citizens League, a venerable civil rights organization that has advocated for the rights and dignity of Japanese Americans and other AAPIs for 94 years, will be honored with the Legacy Impact Award at the OCA's 50th Anniversary National Convention.
OCA Congratulates 2023 OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholars
OCA announces 2023 OCA-UPS Gold Mountain scholarship recipients for first-generation AANHPI students.
Past OCA-NJ President Virginia Ng to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at OCA National Convention
Virginia Ng, a beloved and respected leader of OCA-New Jersey who devoted her life to serving the AAPI community, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously at the OCA's 50th Anniversary National Convention.
TV/Film Actor Tamlyn Tomita to Receive Pioneer Award at OCA National Convention
Tamlyn Tomita, a celebrated Asian American actor who has portrayed diverse and complex roles in movies and TV shows, will be honored with a Pioneer Award at the OCA's 50th Anniversary National Convention.
NARAL Pro-Choice America President to Receive Pioneer Award at OCA National Convention
Mini Timmaraju, a trailblazing Asian American leader in the reproductive rights movement, will be honored with a Pioneer Award at the OCA's 50th Anniversary National Convention.
MSNBC/NBC News Anchor Richard Lui to Receive Outstanding Achievement Award at OCA National Convention
Richard Lui, a prominent Asian American journalist and caregiver, will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the OCA's 50th Anniversary National Convention.
OCA Outraged by Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
OCA condemns the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions.
OCA Celebrates 50th Anniversary at the 2023 OCA National Convention in Washington, D.C.
OCA celebrates its 50th anniversary with a national convention in Washington, D.C. that features speakers, town halls, awards, and entertainment to honor its history and address the current issues of the AAPI community.
OCA National Center Welcomes 2023 Summer Interns
OCA welcomes 18 Asian American and Pacific Islander college students to Washington, D.C., who will be working in the public sector, participating in leadership and professional development programming, and learning about the AAPI issues.