OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates

OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates In addition, the organization strives to foster development, leadership, and engagement through its various programs. OCA's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1973, OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national, member-driven civil rights organization dedicated to advancing the sociopolitical and holistic well-being of all Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national, membership driven organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asia

n Pacific Americans, touching tens of thousands of individuals each year through its extensive network of over 100 chapters, affiliates, and partners from around the country. gives the OCA National Center an effective vantage point for monitoring legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. In addition, OCA is able to build national support and to work in coalition with other national groups around issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. Learn more about our work at ocanational.org/about.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember, reflect on its lasting impact, and reaffirm the power of cross-community s...
09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember, reflect on its lasting impact, and reaffirm the power of cross-community solidarity.

Take Action
The Sikh Coalition, in partnership with the South Asian Coalition, has identified policy actions Congress can take to address the lasting harms of the post-9/11 era. Learn more and take action: thesikh.co/25A911

For additional resources, visit 25-yearslater.org, a learning hub established by the South Asian Coalition.

08/18/2026

APIAVote and AAPI Data are hosting a virtual briefing session about recent findings from the 2026 Asian American Voter Survey. Understand data driven insights about how AANHPIs are feeling and where they stand going into the .

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🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio, pre-registration is necessary 🔗

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08/13/2026
“What We Carried” is a documentary photography project capturing the immigration stories of first-generation Asian Ameri...
08/13/2026

“What We Carried” is a documentary photography project capturing the immigration stories of first-generation Asian Americans: what they carried, what they left behind, and what they’ve built here. We’re looking for OCA volunteers and members across the Bay Area who would like to share their story through a portrait and interview.

Learn more by emailing Kyle Chew at [email protected]

08/13/2026

Help shape a future National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture!

We've extended our public comment deadline to August 31. Take 2 minutes to share your perspective today: bit.ly/APAMuseumComments

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1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 600
Washington D.C., DC
20036

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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