OCA_Cleveland_2012For Immediate ReleaseMarch 19, 2013 CONTACT: Johnny K. Wu, President, OCA Cleveland, www.ocagc.org OCA Cleveland Calls on Advocates to Stand in Solidarity with Oberlin College Following Racial Vandalism, Harassment, Physical Attacks and Hate Speech Cleveland, Ohio) OCA Cleveland, one of the 84 chapters and affiliates of OCA national organization dedicated to advancing the political, social […]

OCA Cleveland Chapter is the proud community partner for 37th Cleveland International Film Festival’s film Fallen City. Fallen City is a documentary directed by Zhao Qi, it talks about the devastating earthquake that hit China in 2008. In May 2008 a devastating earthquake hit China, killing over 20,000 people. This powerful documentary spans the three […]

Starting in February, to kick off with the Lunar New Year, the Asian community in Northeast Ohio will have a voice on radio! To listen online visit OCA Image TV. OR Every Sunday, WJCU’s 88.7FM will air from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. the AsiaTown Voice — An hour long program to share about the […]

This page will contain different dates and locations of where you can join for the Year of the Snakes Lunar New Year Celebration, we will be updating this list until Feb 9, 2013. The College Club of Cleveland is having a traditional Chinese New Year celebration.  Enjoy a scrumptious buffet of Braised Beef, Mixed Seafood, Sweet […]

OCA Cleveland Chapters members Margaret Wong, Lisa Wong and Johnny Wu all were awarded honorees on December 1st, 2012 in Columbus for the 2012 Ohio Asian Leaders Award Gala. Ms. Margaret Wong was recipient of the Ohio Asian Leaders Legends award, while Ms. Lisa Wong and Mr. Johnny Wu, both board members of OCA Cleveland […]

UPDATE (11/03/12) According to NYTimes, the take out box was made by inventor Frederick Weeks Wilcox in Chicago on Nov. 13, 1894. UPDATE (11/05/12) WKYC covered the story with with responses from Renacci’s people UPDATE (11/05/12) several websites and blogs already covering this news and petition (sign it not!) has been made. (a google with UPDATE (11/06/12) […]

Related Statistics Electoral votes in Ohio were decided by a 4% margin in 2008. Asian & Pacific Islander Americans make up 2% of Ohio’s population. In mid-September, nearly one-third of Asian American voters were undecided on the presidential race. Help Asian Voters in Ohio Asian Services In Action needs your help. We are a non-profit, […]

Wednesday, October 3, 2012  8 p.m. After dinner potluck 9 p.m. Presidential Debate Hosted by Ray & Barbara Hing in Solon, Ohio Topic: Domestic policy Participants: President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney Moderator: Jim Lehrer (Host of NewsHour on PBS)  The debate will focus on domestic policy and be divided into six time segments of […]

OCA Cleveland Chapter recently was awarded the 2012 Chapter Excellence Award Local Community Involvement First Place during the 2012 OCA National Convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. OCA Cleveland Chapter has been a co-founder organization for the Cleveland Asian Festival and within three years, it has helped establishing Cleveland AsiaTown as the next vibrant community […]

(July 27, 2012, Cleveland, OH) OCA Greater Cleveland Chapter was awarded a $25000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation’s City of Cleveland’s Cable Television Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF) to help finance one season of its multi-media, educational and cross-cultural initiative – OCA IMAGE TV OHIO. OCA IMAGE TV OHIO is a 30 minutes television […]

Join us for a Nationwide Town Hall Panel discussion with leading civil rights leaders from around the country via Google Hangout at  Media Design Imaging 1419 East 40th Street, Cleveland, OH 44103.   Schedule of Events: 12:30 p.m. Doors Open 12:45 p.m. Vincent Who? – A Documentary Film About Vincent Chin 2-3 p.m Town Hall […]

OCA Image TV Interviews Instant Noodles Dance Crew 2012! from Johnny Wu on Vimeo.

42,240 people attended the 2012 Cleveland Asian Festival! THE fastest growing festival in Northeast Ohio! Survey Result: 70% were very satisfied with the overall experience 90% vendors of all kind had generated high sales volume 72% would visit AsiaTown in the near future outside of CAF 76% would be returning for next year’s CAF May 18-19, 2013 83% believed the […]

OCA Cleveland Chapter Coffee Hour: The Economy and Your Finances an informal discussion with  Donald Permadi with Merrill Lynch Fall, 2012  FREE Event from 10am to 12pm Negative Space Gallery & Studio 3820 Superior Ave., 2nd Floor AsiaTown Center Cleveland, OH 44114 Parking lot on E. 38th between Superior and Payne Click here to RSVP Presented […]

Coming this weekend May 19-20! Peforming first in Cleveland: Instant Noodles Dance Crew MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Performing live on stage at the 2012 Cleveland Asian Festival on May 19 and 20, 2012. Performance times is now online at the website. Originating from Taipei, Taiwan Instant Noodles was founded in Rowland Heights, California. The […]

(March 26, 2012, Cleveland, OH)  Instant Noodles, a top five finalist on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, will be performing live on stage at the 2012 Cleveland Asian Festival on May 19 and 20, 2012. Performance times will be announced at festival’s website as it draws closer. Festival organizers are excited about this addition to […]

Cirque du Solei Coming to Cleveland On April 4, 2012 through April 7, 2012 Cirque du Solei with its production Dralion will be in Cleveland at the Wolstein Center. Discount tickets are available when you mention “OCA Cleveland” when speaking with sales associate Allyson Boal at 216.687.5579. The prices are: Premium $88.50 (originally $98) Cat 1 $59.25 (originally $78) […]

I-X INDOOR AMUSEMENT PARK I-X Center, Cleveland, OH March 23 – April 15, 2012 Check online for hours of operation. Discount Tickets Available  SAVE $5 PER TICKET! Coupon Below   Regular Price – $24   Discount Price – $19 (ages 3 & under are FREE)Tickets are Good Any Day Entertainment to include (all entertainment is subject to […]

On Firday March 24th at 5pm the Chinese Women Association will celebrate International Women’s Day at Li Wah restaurant (2999 Payne Ave.).Tickets are $20 for food, entertainment, and a raffle. CWA website: http://chinesewomencleveland.org/2011/.

OCAGC is the proud Community Partner for the 36th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival’s Chinese Film: Buddha Mountain (Guan Yin Shan) BUDDHA MOUNTAIN is a brilliantly acted film about aimless youth confronting grievous loss. Nan Feng is a tough girl who works as a club singer to send money home to the provinces, where her […]