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 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.
OCA Congratulates American Idol Winner Iam Tongi
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates congratulates Iam Tongi, the first Pacific Islander American Idol winner, for his phenomenal talent and cultural representation.
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.