by Wayne A. Wong (Printed in the Erie Chinese Journal) With election day coming November 5, an estimated 100 members of Cleveland’s Asian-American community attended the 2024 Cleveland Candidate Forum Meet & Greet, held October 12, 2024, at Li Wah Restaurant. This nonpartisan event extended invitations to Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates in the U.S. […]

An important initiative on our voting ballots for the November 5, 2024, election is gaining headway in the news. This issue has sparked strong sentiments on both sides of the political spectrum, and it’s crucial for us as voters to fully understand what’s at stake. You may have seen yard signs for Issue 1. This […]

Sample Ballot Ohio Voter Guide at https://ohiovoterguide.org/ Ballot Ready Link to Translated Ballot for Cleveland Ward 7, Precinct C in Chinese: 11-5-2024 Cleveland-07C Ballot sample Chinese November 5, 2024 General Election Judicial Candidate Ratings Link:  https://www.judge4yourself.com/judicial-candidate-ratings/ Link to Translated Ratings in Chinese: Judge4Yourself2024_Chinese Election Protection & Language Hot Lines Election Protection at https://866ourvote.org/ In Language Voter […]

Join our team and help the AAPI Community Get Out The Vote in Ohio! Sign up for our nonpartisan phone bank to AAPI voters in Northeast Ohio. You will need a computer and a phone to participate. What you Need: * Mobile phone (wifi provided) * Tablet or laptop (for list, script, controls, etc.) * earbuds […]

Vote Early Day is Tuesday, October 29, and the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Celebrate the act of voting early! Join us for a FREE cup of tea to learn about your early voting options, and celebrate with us […]

Hi, I’m Kayli. In light of the recent changes in China’s international policy, I wanted to share my experience as a Chinese-American adoptee. I’m one of the 82,000 girls adopted from China during a three-decade period (Master, F. (2024, September 6). I was adopted from Anhui Province when I was 13 months old. For the […]

Join us Saturday, October 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet at Li Wah Restaurant in Asia Plaza.   The Presidential General Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5th.Know your candidates before you vote!   Saturday, October 12, 2024Registration and Networking 3:00 PM – 3:30 PMCandidate Forum […]

Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mango Mango Dessert for our NVRD: Mid-Autumn Mango Mixer, featuring a Voter Registration Drive & Happy Hour to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Voter Registration Day. There will be opportunities to verify your voter status, find your polling location, update […]

OCA Greater Cleveland is excited to announce a FREE class on using smart devices. Although the event is mainly tailored for our senior community, all interested individuals are welcome to join. We will host two sessions on Wednesday, September 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Asian Evergreen Apartments and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. […]

by Kayli Rego (OCA Greater Cleveland Intern)   This past July, I attended APIAVote’s Youth Leadership Summit where my co-president, Nathan, and I networked with collegiate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) advocates across the nation. Together, Nathan and I are APIAVote Youth Ambassadors who are fortunate to receive mentorship and grants from the […]

by Wayne A. Wong This year’s OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates National Convention was special, as OCA partnered with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) to hold concurrent conventions and summits with shared programming, held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of America.  The multi-day event was highlighted […]

OCA Greater Cleveland will host a local watch party for the 2024 AANHPI Presidential Town Hall on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. at Li Wah Chinese Restaurant in Asia Plaza at 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Join and invite friends to the Facebook Event HERE Building Momentum: Our Community. Our Vote. Our Future. […]

15th Cleveland Asian Festival: Celebrating AsiaTown’s Growth by Wayne A. Wong Celebrating its 15th year, the annual Cleveland Asian Festival – held May 18-19, 2024 – continued the mission of celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, boosting economic growth and raising awareness of Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood. This milestone anniversary expanded its footprint […]

OCA Greater Cleveland is proud to be a sponsor of the Cleveland Asian Festival. Join us on Sat. May 18 & Sun. May 19 for the Best Showcase of Asian Food and Culture in Northeast Ohio! Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May and enjoy Live Entertainment, Cultural Performances, and Martial Arts demonstrations on […]

OCA Greater Cleveland is proud to be a community partner for the film FOOD ROOTS, featured at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Tickets are on sale now for the 48th Cleveland International Film Festival Use discount code OCA and save $1 off any ticket purchase. CONNOR PALACE Tuesday, April 9 at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, April […]

2024 Lunar New Year Calendar of Events The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnamese, Seollal (설날)  in Korean, Losar ལོ་གསར in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian.  It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and many Asian-American communities throughout the United […]

Today is the November 7, 2023, General Election!   Polls in Ohio are open TODAY until 7:30 p.m. at your local polling location. You must have a current photo ID.     Find your polling location or to view a sample of your ballot, visit VoteOhio.Gov   or your local board of election website.   […]

In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic, harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA is providing educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic oppression. This Situational Awareness Workshop (SAW) is a free, 1.5 hour, interactive training to teach people on how to be a confident and effective bystander […]

Join us for a nonpartisan voter education overview and a detailed review of Issue 1 for the August 8 Special Election ballot in Chinese and English to assist the Limited English Proficient elders at Asian Evergreen Apartments, AsiaTown, and the Greater Cleveland area. RSVP Required Sign up at https://OHAug8BallotReview2023.eventbrite.com 提前投票： 選票訊查 Refreshments provided by the Cleveland […]

We invite you to join us July 12-16 for OCA Day on the Hill, a community fair, three town halls, and over twenty breakout sessions where we’ll be having facilitated group discussions among attendees and guest speakers in every session. We are excited to Organize this new OCA Convention format where you will get a […]