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Dedicated to advancing the sociopolitical and holistic well-being of all Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
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If you're voting today and in line when your polling location closes, stay in line until you cast your ballot. You’re entitled to vote under state law! #Vote #AAPI #ElectionDay #Nov3 #Midterms2026 #VoteReady #VoteReadyAAPI #explore by @ocanational
You have the right to vote safely today without fear from federal law enforcement, including ICE. Skim the slides above for a rundown on the latest court rulings that send a clear message that voter intimidation will not be tolerated. While we remain alert and ready to take legal action if federal agents show up to the polls, these developments are victories for community power. We believe the federal government is taking heed, and that this is why we haven’t seen ICE intentionally target the polls during early voting. For more information on your rights while voting today, review our resources pinned to the top of our timeline and linked in bio! by @ocanational
We are now accepting applications for our archives fellow and documentary fellow positions! These are part-time, exempt, paid roles with an anticipated start date of January 2027. As part of the Liu Pursuits: Aperture Project, fellows will collaborate together to research, collect, and archive OCA’s history through its chapters and members, culminating in short documentaries and the establishment of an online archive about OCA chapters. This program is a great opportunity for college students or entry-level professionals passionate about storytelling and preserving AAPI history. The deadline to apply is November 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Learn more and apply at ocanational.org/aperture-project or via the link in our bio. by @ocanational
ICE is terrorizing neighborhoods and communities unchecked, and that's a scary thing. But this election, we have the power to demand accountability through our vote. #GOTV #MidtermElection #AAPIVoters #Vote #Immigrants by @ocanational
Today, Advancing Justice – AAJC joined a coalition of civil rights groups in filing a federal lawsuit to stop an unlawful and discriminatory program by USCIS and DHS that targets, investigates, and intimidates naturalized U.S. citizens. Since August 2026, USCIS has used outdated, error-prone data and questionable methods to investigate foreign-born citizens under the guise of voter eligibility checks. As a result, thousands of naturalized American citizens are being subjected to improper investigations, door-to-door interrogations, and potential disenfranchisement. Naturalized citizens are U.S. citizens, with exactly the same right to vote as anyone born here. by @ocanational
Congratulations to Aniya Gallion, the recipient of the inaugural Joe and Loanne Chiu Scholastic Scholarship! Aniya is from Tacoma, Washington, and is a first-gen student starting her first year of undergrad at Saint Martin's University with dreams of becoming a registered nurse. She will receive a $5,000 award to support her academic journey. Learn more about Aniya and our scholarships at ocanational.org/scholarships. by @ocanational
📢BIG NEWS: We are now accepting applications for the 2027 OCA Summer Internship Program! Undergraduate students (or recent grads) who have demonstrated interest in uplifting the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community are highly encouraged to apply! Apply by November 29, 2026 to receive priority consideration. The final deadline to apply is January 3, 2027. ⁠ ⁠ Why should you consider our internship program? ⁠ ⁠ 🏛️ This is a full-time PAID internship based in Washington D.C. You will receive a $5,250 stipend for participating in our program from June 7 - August 13, 2027. ⁠ ⁠ 💻 You’ll gain hands-on professional work experience in congressional offices, corporations, and nonprofits, including OCA National Center. ⁠ ⁠ 📝You’ll engage in leadership development, professional development, and personal enrichment programming, learn more about issues impacting AANHPIs, and meet with legislative officials to advocate for AANHPI causes. ⁠ ⁠ 💼You’ll be paired with an experienced mentor to support your personal and professional development. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more and apply at bit.ly/ocasummerintern or via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ The OCA Summer Internship Program is generously sponsored by the William H.P. Sinforosa Tan Kaung Internship Endowment Fund, The Robert S. Chao AAPI Advocacy Memorial Fund, the Cindy Tong Memorial Fund, the Olga May Wong Family Fund, The AT&T Foundation, Stan Lou, and individual donors. by @ocanational
The cost of living is high and putting American families in a tight spot. With the U.S. inflation rate having risen to 3.7% over the past year, gas prices averaging $4+ per gallon nationally, and prescription medicine costs for hundreds of brand-name drugs rising by an average of 4% in 2026, have all made it clear: an affordable economy is on the ballot this midterm election year. #Affordability #CostofLiving #GOTV #MidtermElections #NCAPA by @ocanational
Midterm elections are near, and DJ the Vote is back! OCA is joining @apiavote's virtual phonebanking sessions with two amazing DJs bringing the beats while we mobilize our communities to GET OUT THE VOTE! 🎵 Monday, October 26: Tune in to a set by DJ GGSantos! 🎶 Tuesday, October 27: Enjoy a set by Les the DJ! Register Now: bit.ly/2026djthevote 🗳️ Let’s turn up the music and turn out the vote! by @ocanational
OCA Condemns Attacks Targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar and Hindu Temple in Aurora, Illinois Read the full statement in our link in bio. by @ocanational
BEAD is evolving, and these are the experts helping us make sense of what comes next. Join us October 14 at 10 AM ET for The Changing BEAD Landscape, a virtual webinar in our Connected Communities Series, and hear directly from the experts joining the discussion. 📡 💻 Register using the link in the bio. Michael Santorelli, Adeyinka Ogunlegan, and Angela Siefer will unpack where BEAD stands today, how the landscape has evolved, and what remaining funds and a potential second round could mean moving forward. #HTTPPolicy #BEAD #Broadband #ConnectedCommunities #TechPolicy by @ocanational
WE ARE SUING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION. AALDEF, alongside a multiracial coalition of civil rights organizations, is suing to protect voters from intimidation by ICE and other federal agents. The midterm elections are November 3, 2026. Know your rights. Make a plan. Vote. Our previous Know Your Rights post can be found below. Available in multiple languages at #linkinbio by @ocanational

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