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OCA Pittsburgh - Asian Pacific American Advocates is dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans.

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Don’t forget to join us this Saturday, June 17, at 1pm for a webinar on “Addressing Anti-Asian Hate: Journey to Solutions”. There will be discussions from academics, leaders, & activists on how to confront and prevent hate and discrimination. https://t.co/zgRbHZBmE2

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Anti-Asian Racism: Connections in History

This collection of educational resources will help students make sense of anti-Asian racism today by connecting it with history.
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Learn about actress Anna May Wong—the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star, producer and one of the most influential style icons of her time, in this resource from Unladylike2020. https://t.co/Wnxdg9Rqkc

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Olga May Wong Memorial Public Service Scholarship Fund that will benefit AAPI college students in their pursuit of public service. https://t.co/LmowFyIJjL

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Mission US Prisoner in My Homeland - Educator Resource Gr 6-8. Players grapple w/ the challenges faced by more than 120,000 Japanese Americans as they coped with their unjust incarceration during WWII. Includes an educator guide with resources https://t.co/g9x9WgEChu

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Here are over 30 lesson plans based on the Asian American series. This collection has stories about the Chinese Exclusion Act, the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII, Southeast Asian refugees, Filipino American Farmworkers & more. https://t.co/oN3TtLfB1w

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12 Children's Books to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage https://t.co/WOVovtbZrN

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Educator Resource Collection Gr 6-12

Explore the fight against Asian American hate. These resources encourage students to examine how this critical moment of racial reckoning sheds light on the struggles, triumphs, and achievements of AAPI communities. https://t.co/TAM4hypsqd

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T-shirt Design Contest - Deadline: May 15

Submit a t-shirt design for OCA's 50th anniversary National Convention for a chance to win a free full-package registration.

The deadline to enter the contest is May 15, 2023
https://t.co/gBcViX7Cn8

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Asian Mental Health Collective is hosting a virtual TransformAsian conference, Mixed Realities and Blended Spaces: Mental Health in the Digital Landscape on May 6th, 12:30-6:30pm EST. https://t.co/nJQhU4LtMB

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NATIONAL CONVENTION EARLYBIRD PRICING DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline to purchase the earlybird tickets for OCA's 50th anniversary National Convention has been extended to Friday, May 12th! Register now before prices increase. https://t.co/n0MBOr1Hkt

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Get your creative cap on for a chance to have your design featured on shirts at our #OCA50Years Anniversary Convention.
The winner would get free admission to the convention (not including flight and hotel). Deadline for submission is April 14 https://t.co/cz6xETUgu4

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JOIN US FOR A DAY ON THE HILL! We will be providing mandatory advocacy training so that you can engage with your members of Congress on AAPI related issues.
#OCACON23 #OCA50Years

Space is limited so RSVP: https://t.co/R0FSJUVqYq

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Thank you to all of our guests for attending our 2023 Year of the Rabbit banquet! All of the proceeds go towards community events and advocacy for the Asian American community here in Pittsburgh. Photos from the banquet are now available: https://t.co/h6s2IpASWm

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If you see any comments claiming to be reselling. Please DO NOT contact these individuals. They are not on our guest reservation list and are scams. Any tickets that have been resold or transferred without proper notification will not be accepted.

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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with OCA Pittsburgh on 2/11/2023 and enjoy a traditional 12 course banquet and cultural entertainment.

Register while seats are available! https://t.co/QNT9bJxrbR

#yearoftherabbit #LNY2023 #OCABanquet #liondance #dinner #cashbar #raffleprizes

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Happy Lunar New Year from OCA Pittsburgh to you! Come celebrate with us on February 11th! Reserve your OCA Banquet Gala tickets at https://t.co/QNT9bJxrbR

#LNY2023 #OCABanquet #yearoftherabbit