On May 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill into law. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, allowing the reporting of hate crimes more accessible at local and state levels by boosting public outreach, as well as ensuring reporting resources are available in multiple languages online.… Continue reading COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill
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Newsletter | May Highlights
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, OCA Las Vegas continues to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The AAPI community has been the fastest growing population in Las Vegas and Nevada, and it is more important than ever for us to continue supporting our AAPI neighbors, friends, and colleagues. We empower everyone to keep uplifting AAPI… Continue reading Newsletter | May Highlights
WEBINAR: Fighting COVID-19 & Racism: Impacts on the Asian Community
On Thursday, April 15th, OCA Las Vegas held a timely virtual discussion with experts and community leaders to talk about COVID-19’s impact on the Asian community and what more can be done to protect them. The event featured the following speakers: Below is a list of resources that were mentioned during the webinar.
OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | April 2021
April 2021 HIGHLIGHTS As the violence against Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) continues across the country, the last few weeks have been busy for OCA Las Vegas as we have been working on ongoing efforts to provide the community with the support it needs during this challenging and vulnerable time. In addition to ensuring that… Continue reading OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | April 2021
OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | March 2021
MARCH 2021 HIGHLIGHTS As we wrap up Q1, OCA Las Vegas reflects on the progress we’ve been making and looks forward to an exciting next few months. Our goal is to continue increasing our community involvement and building partnerships across Las Vegas. We aim to also further advocate for the important causes that are impacting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders right now. Whether… Continue reading OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | March 2021
A Waltz Down Memory Lane With Cinderella’s Prince, Paolo Montalbán
rticle repost via Theater Mania: link Montalbán stars in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderellaalongside Brandy and Whitney Houston, coming to Disney Plus on Friday. It was the news that united theater fans across the world: Disney Plus would begin streaming the 1997 Wonderful World of Disney production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Friday, February 12. The movie was a cultural touchstone,… Continue reading A Waltz Down Memory Lane With Cinderella’s Prince, Paolo Montalbán
OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | Feb. 2021
NEW YEAR. IMPROVED GOALS. Amidst the challenges our communities have faced in the last year, we are excited for what’s to come as we look ahead to the rest of 2021. We spent time reflecting on the work we do, why we do it, and the legacy we want to leave behind. The result is… Continue reading OCA Las Vegas Newsletter | Feb. 2021
2019 Mentorship Program feature
The 9th-annual mentorship program kicked off earlier this year, and our mentees are now halfway through the program! For the first half of the program, they worked with their Tier 1 mentors to develop a one-year career plan. They will soon begin working with their Tier 2 mentor before completing the program on May 4. Stay tuned… Continue reading 2019 Mentorship Program feature
Jan. 2019 Board Member Feature: Cathey Kuo
Cathey Kuo is a real estate advisor, investor and entrepreneur, as well as the owner of Kyou Beauty Spa. Why did you join OCA? I joined OCA because the organization’s main goal is to advance the economic and social well being of the AAPI community which I am passionate about. What I enjoy most about… Continue reading Jan. 2019 Board Member Feature: Cathey Kuo
Jan. 2019 Community Feature: Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen
Minutes before greeting and celebrating her historic appointment to Assembly District 10 with the Asian Pacific Islander American community at Asian Community Development Council, Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen shows an exuberance and humility that reflects her philosophy as a legislator. “I am the first to admit that I do not know everything, but I will have… Continue reading Jan. 2019 Community Feature: Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen