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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 condemns the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions.

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 - Asian Pacific American Advocates send our deepest condolences to the community in Allen, Texas.