Press Releases
The latest news and updates from OCA National Center. Send media inquiries to Senior Communications Associate Socheata Sun: socheata.sun@ocanational.org.

OCA Issues Statement Following Shooting in Allen, TX
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates send our deepest condolences to the community in Allen, Texas.

OCA Urges Senate to Confirm Julie Su as Labor Secretary
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates call for a swift confirmation of Julie Su as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor.

OCA Congratulates Glenn D. Magpantay on His Appointment
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates congratulate Mr. Magpantay on his appointment to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

OCA Commends President Biden's Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates express support for Julie A. Su as the next Secretary of Labor.

OCA Condemns the Baseless Accusations from Representative Lance Gooden
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates denounce the racist remarks made towards Representative Judy Chu.

OCA Supports the Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates strongly supports the nomination of Deputy Secretary Julie Su as the next U.S. Secretary for the Department of Labor.











OCA Statement on Biden Student Loan Announcement
The policies announced will provide Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders some relief, but falls short of demands by civil rights leaders and community organizations.

OCA Set to Host First In-Person National Convention Since Pandemic in Las Vegas
Hundreds of members and allies will gather to explore and celebrate AAPI identity during the 45th annual event in August.

OCA Condemns Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
In recognizing that women’s health rights are civil rights, OCA commits to advocating to protect reproductive rights and equitable access to healthcare.
OCA Marks 40th Anniversary of Vincent Chin Murder with Community Partners in Detroit
Four decades after the 1982 killing sparked the modern Asian American civil rights movement, advocates gathered to honor Chin and reflect on the painful lessons wrought by the tragedy.