| Who We Are
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The Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA) is a national
nonprofit 501(c)(3), nonpartisan, civil rights advocacy organization incorporated in the
district of Columbia in 1973. As of early 2002, OCA has 46 chapters and 38 college
affiliates, representing over 10,000 Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.
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| Our Mission
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The OCA is a national civiel rights advocacy and educational organization
dedicated to advancing the social political, and economic well being of Americans of Chinese
and Asian descent.
This is accomplished by:
- Promoting active participation in civic and community affairs.
- Securing equal rights and equal opportunity.
- Eliminating prejudices and stereotypes and securing social justice.
- Building coalitions.
- Providing education and training, including leadership development.
- Fostering positive images and enhancing the appreciation of chinese
and Asian American cuture and heritage.
- Promoting economic opportunities.
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