OCA 2025 ANNUAL NIGHT MARKET GALA
We will still have an event tomorrow. Instead, we will have a more casual event with our out of town guests – featured speaker Jason Chu and Michelle K. Hanabusa with UPRiSERS. We are still very excited to have them with us. We will be rescheduling our full Night Market Gala, at a later date to be determined once damages from the tornado can be managed by the venue. This event is for the attendees and vendors who were already planning to take part in our event tomorrow night. Please check your email for details.
If you do not receive the communication, please contact us at info@ocastlouis.org as we have been having technical issues from our event communication platform.
About Us
Starting out in the kitchen of the late Dr. William and Mrs. Anne Tao, esteemed Chinese American leaders in early St. Louis, OCA began humbly but has since transformed into a prominent civil rights advocacy group. Today, as a 501c3 organization, the headquarter of OCA is based in Washington, D.C. and has expanded to include more than 60 chapters across the country.
Our Vision
Advocacy
Our programs and civic engagement activities have helped over 2000 local St. Louisans of all ethnicities become more involved citizens.
Community
From art exhibits to volunteer work, engaging with corporations, agencies and organizations leads to a greater understanding of the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of Asian-Pacific Americans.
Educate and Act
In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA provides educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic problems.
Mentorship
Mentoring Asian Pacific Professionals (MAPP) aims to cultivate the next generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professional leaders through mentoring, skills building, and networking.
Become a Member Today
Whether you are a student, working professional, entrepreneur or for-profit organization, we have programs and experienced board members that can assist you. We are here for the members of the community so they may be informed and empowered. Please read all the details below to learn how and why becoming a member of one of the largest Asian Pacific organizations will help you.
