In And Around Town

Presented by AAPI-NJ, OCA-NJ & The Estate of Corky Lee in Partnership with Montclair Art Museum

Join us for a very special evening celebrating the launch of Corky Lee's "Asian America" book, featuring special guests Chee Wang Ng, Shirley Ng, and Glenn Magpantay. Doors open at 6:30pm with short film screening and discussion 7-8pm. Over the course of the evening, you will have the opportunity to view curated prints from Corky Lee's collection, meet our special guests, and enjoy bubbly sips and delightful bites. Teachers in attendance may request Professional Development Hours from Teach Asian American Stories.

Friday, May 31, 2024 ~ 6:30PM - 9PM EDT
Montclair Art Museum - Leir Hall
3 South Mountain Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043

OCA-NJ Members & MAM Members - $5.00 per attendee
General RSVP - $10.00 per attendee
Registration Required

Corky Lee's "Asian America" book (regular retail price $50)
Pre-order signed copy by photo editor, Chee Wang Ng by May 16 for pickup at the event @ $40/per copy
Add $10.00 if you would like a copy shipped

~ Click HERE to Register & Pre-Order Signed Book

New York City's 2nd Annual AAPI Cultural & Heritage Parade ~ May 21, 2023

What a great turn out for this 2nd annual event in celebration of May's AAPI Heritage month in NYC! From the OCA 4-Chapters contingents, we had as our main attraction, a brand new dragon decorated in a patriotic theme of Red, White & Blue. This beautiful brand new dragon is courtesy of our very own OCA-New Jersey Chapter president, Henry Lee, who is also the owner of Dragon Lion Gear Company. A big THANK YOU to the 2023 volunteer dragon dance troupe & the volunteers/participants from OCA-New Jersey, OCA-New York & OCA-Westchester Hudson Valley (OCA-Long Island had to opt out this year due to a special circumstance, but will catch them next year)! Thanks to the 4 OCA Chapters Parade Committee who worked very hard on the many planning meetings & coordinations to make this parade come to fruition. Photos of the May 21, 2023 parade in the YouTube slideshow below were provided by John K. Tan/Eric Chau (OCA-NJ) & William Kaung/Daniel Lewis (OCA-WHV).

YouTube Slideshow created by Jenny Lee (OCA-NJ Chapter), Photos provided by John K. Tan & Eric Chau (OCA-New Jersey Chapter) & William Kaung & Daniel Lewis (OCA-Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter)

NJ Earthquake Relief Fund to Help Victims of Turkey-Syria Earthquake

OCA-NJ Board President Henry Lee, Vice President Eric Chau & Treasurer Jenny Lee stopped by Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh's office on March 1, 2023 to present a $500.00 donation check from our chapter to the NJ Earthquake Relief Fund where 100% of all donations will benefit victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake!

Mayor Sayegh worked with many local leaders & organizations to promote & coordinate relief efforts to help the earthquake victims in the past 2 months since the earthquake happened. Here are just some recent articles on his efforts: NJCDC NJ.com Tap Into Paterson