OCA Las Vegas is sponsoring two BTS boba cupsleeve events this weekend in celebration of the GRAMMY-nominated, Korean music group BTS. Whether you’re an ARMY or not, come and support these local boba shops and grab some free goodies. Click on the flyers below to learn more. See you there!
Updates
Conversations that Matter: The Pandemic Stops With Me
Join this timely discussion on the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine in the current stages of the pandemic, why minority communities are hesitant to get vaccinated, and how we can keep doing our part to stop the spread. This event will feature community leaders and public health experts who are at the forefront of COVID-19… Continue reading Conversations that Matter: The Pandemic Stops With Me
Newsletter | June Highlights
As we reach the halfway point of 2021, we look back at the celebrations, accomplishments, and progress made by Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Moving forward to the rest of the year, there is so much to look forward to, and we invite you to join us and get further involved with us as we hope to continue… Continue reading Newsletter | June Highlights
OCA National Summit
“Building Hope Through Solidarity” is a virtual three-day summit consisting of plenaries, workshops, and entertainment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and allies across the country. The summit will consist of advocacy training and issue-based workshops centering around empowering and mobilizing individuals to respond to different community needs, as well as building upon our own strengths… Continue reading OCA National Summit
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill
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
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