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OCA Greater Cleveland (OCAGC), with a grant from Cleveland Foundation’s Minority Arts and Education Fund, Margaret Wong and Associates and many individual donors, has produced a video documentary on Chinese Americans/immigrants in AsiaTown to commemorate the 150th years of Chinese in Cleveland. The documentary will highlight the history of Cleveland’s AsiaTown from the perspective of […]

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May at the Cleveland Asian Festival and enjoy live entertainment, cultural performances, and martial art demonstrations on two outdoor stages.  Shop local and beyond in the World Marketplace.  Visit the Health Pavilion for Free Screenings.  Experience the Colors of Asia Fashion Show, and the Asian Pop Dance Competition. […]

For years Americans across race, place, and party believe in the freedom to decide for themselves who represents us. In the face of a pandemic and barriers erected to silence our voices, Americans have turned out in record numbers to cast our ballots to have our voices heard. Individuals have spread lies about our election […]

OCA Greater Cleveland is honored to serve as a community partner for filmmaker Kate Tsang’s debut feature Marvelous and the Black Hole at the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival. Check out the full list of films, including Marvelous and the Black Hole, available at #CIFF46 at Playhouse Square from March 30 thru April 9, 2022, […]

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 workshop is a free, 1.5-hour, interactive training to teach people how to be a confident and effective bystander against racism and discrimination. At […]

The OCA Greater Cleveland Chapter has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Cleveland Department of Public Health, and Margaret W. Wong & Associates to host both a Person-in-Charge (Level 1) and a ServSafe (Level 2) for Asian Food owners, operators, managers, and employees. The Person-in-Charge (Level 1) is a 3-hour training that will […]

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 States.   2022 is the Year of […]

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is the General Election.   In Ohio, the polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.   Bring proper ID Check your voting information, find your polling location, track your vote-by-mail ballot at your local county board of elections website or VoteOhio.Gov.   Northeast Ohio Board of Elections Websites: Cuyahoga County www.443vote.us Geauga County […]

Visit AsiaTown Sat. Aug. 28 from 2-4 p.m. at E. 31st & Payne Ave. and join in the celebration.  Enjoy views of the artist Jet Martinez at Good Harvest and stop by E. 39th & Payne Mural with artist Dayzwhun. See cultural performances by Lingyun Rising Star Acrobats, Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy, and the Hmong […]

Join the Livestream at 10:30 a.m. EST: Join us for the best showcase of Asian food and culture in Northeast Ohio Saturday, May 22nd, at 10:30 a.m. virtually via Facebook LIVE and YouTube LIVE! We’ll be highlighting Asian and Pacific Islander foods, cultural performances, and more with your favorite hometown celebrities and guests. Subscribe to […]

On May 18, 2021, cities, states, elected officials, influencers, and community groups are commemorating the third annual National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying and Hate, led by the anti-bullying nonprofit Act To Change.  OCA Greater Cleveland is committed to ending bullying and hate in the AAPI community and is proud to […]

Stand Against Hated K-12 Asian American Curriculum Presented by the Asian American Education Project Teacher Training Workshops Free Registration at https://asianamericanedu.org/workshops.html Sign up for this free series of virtual workshops the Asian American Education Project will be showcasing curriculum on the Asian American Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) experience. Workshop Sessions: Sun, April 25 – 10-11 AM […]

OCA Greater Cleveland is proud to serve as a community partner for the documentary “Down A Dark Stairwell” for the Cleveland International Film Festival April 7-20, 2021.  The documentary is directed by Ursula Liang. Film description:  When a Chinese-American police officer kills an innocent, unarmed black man in an unlit stairwell of a New York City […]

    1,000 Marchers Rally Against Asian Hate in AsiaTown Cleveland  In the past year, there has been a significant rise in anti-Asian hate and violence.  Despite decades of progress towards acceptance and equality, in recent years, racism in America has escalated at an alarming rate.  Over a year ago, when COVID-19 was just starting, […]

OCA Greater Cleveland and OCA Columbus chapters are pleased to present the first Mentoring Asian Pacific Professionals (MAPP) in Ohio! MAPP is a program aimed to cultivate the next generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander professional leaders through mentoring, skills building, and networking. The program pairs young professionals and college students with experienced mentors. The program […]

Article:  OCA Greater Cleveland to Produce Documentary on History of AsiaTown and Chinese Immigrants Posted By Laura Morrison on Mon, Jan 13, 2020, Cleveland Scene Magazine. Article: Lunar New Year comes to AsiaTown: where to celebrate the Year of the Rat in Cleveland Posted Jan 23, 2020, By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer TV News […]

  The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnamese, Seollal in Korean, Losar in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian.  It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and many Asian-American communities throughout the US.     2021 is the Year of the Metal […]

We are saddened to announce the passing of entrepreneur and community advocate, Donna Hom.  Donna has made notable contributions to growing the Cleveland Chinese American community and AsiaTown neighborhood.   In 1996, she was an honored recipient of the OCA Greater Cleveland Distinguished Service Award and in 2014, she was inducted into the Cleveland International […]

OCA Greater Cleveland (OCAGC), with a grant from Cleveland Foundation’s Minority Arts and Education Fund, is producing a video documentary on Chinese Americans/immigrants in AsiaTown to commemorate the 150th years of Chinese in Cleveland. The documentary will highlight the history of Cleveland’s AsiaTown from the perspective of Cleveland historians, community leaders, business owners, and residents. […]

Celebrate Vote Early Day! Saturday, October 24th, from 11 to 3 p.m. at Asia Plaza.  Learn about your Early Voting options in Ohio! Volunteers will be able to assist voters in various Asian languages with relevant information for the General Election on Nov. 3rd.  #VoteEarlyDay #VoteReady #IVotedEarly #VoteByMail #AAPI2020 #ACEtheVote   Did you know most voters can cast their ballot prior to […]