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Join us at our 2025 Annual Holiday Ball Gala
Saturday, December 6, 5:30PM @ The Grand
38 Lackawanna Ave, Totowa, NJ 07512

To view Yang Jin's work & accomplishments, visit her website: https://www.yangjinpipa.org/
Her 3 children are part of the Flying Strings Youth Ensemble: https://fsye.org/ based out of Livingston, New Jersey.

 

 

 

Peacock to stream docuseries on unsolved murder of Robert Wone

BY JAKE CHANG

Streaming service Peacock announced the release of a documentary series investigating the murder of Chinese American attorney Robert Wone in 2006.

“Who Killed Robert Wone?” is slated to be released on March 7, 2023. It follows the unsolved murder of Wone who was found stabbed to death in his D.C. home in August 2006.

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Peacock to stream docuseries on unsolved murder of Robert Wone BYJAKE CHANG FEBRUARY 23, 2023 Streaming service Peacock announced the release of a documentary series investigating the murder of Chinese American attorney Robert Wone in 2006. “Who Killed Robert Wone?” is slated to be released on March 7, 2023. It follows the unsolved murder of Wone who was found stabbed to death in his D.C. home in August 2006.

Click above link to read article in full.

 

 

New Jersey Chapter
ADVOCATE
Presents 
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Pediatric Christmas Gift Giving

 

OCA New Jersey Chapter is pleased to announce our Scholarship Program for 2025!
(The application deadline has ended)

We continue to offer 2 different scholarship programs. The first is our traditional Essay Scholarship with awards ranging from $3.500 to $300, and the second is for those who better express themselves in a more creative and artistic endeavor which is dedicated to the Spirit of Corky Lee in the amount of $1,500. The application requirements are the same for both awards; however, the submission requirements are different.

Please note that these scholarships are available to all high school seniors of Asian American descent who are full time students and residents of the state of New Jersey who will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning (College, University, Jr./Community College or Trade School). We encourage all eligible students to apply, especially those with greatest financial need.

Click HERE to download & print 2025 Scholarship Packet
Deadline to apply is now ended.

 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 
If you would like to help with this relief effort, click HERE  for the NJ Earthquake Relief Fund Page.

 

 

 

From our Ongoing Toiletries and Food Drive, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, we donated nonperishable food and toiletry items to the collection put together by Rutherford Swim Association and Rutherford US Master's Swim Team to benefit the Rutherford Community Pantry. 

Thank you Theresa, for coordinating & dropping off the items with the Rutherford Swim Association & Rutherford US Master's Swim Team!

Look out for opportunities to contribute to our Ongoing Toiletries and Food Drive. 


2023 Tenafly Library Mid Autumn Festival

Video courtesy of John K. Tan
Dragon & Lion Dance Performances by "Dragon Lion Gear" https://www.dragonliongear.com

OCA-NJ Mourns the Loss of Virginia Lou Ng

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we must announce the sad news that OCA-NJ Chapter Advisor, Virginia Lou Ng, passed peacefully this morning. Our grief is buoyed by the legacy she left behind. Virginia was a longtime leader and supporter of OCA-NJ and the entire OCA national organization. She touched many lives through her friendship, her leadership, and her advocacy. She has mentored and inspired so many, and we feel blessed to have been part of her journey. Rest in Peace Virginia, you will be missed.

Please click on the link www.VirginiaNgScholarship.org to visit the Ng family’s memorial page.

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)

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Corky Lee Tribute Interfaith Memorial Vigil
Join Karen Zhou & friends on Sunday May 30, 2021 6PM
for a special virtual interfaith memorial service featuring Christian and Buddhist prayers along with special performances to celebrate and pay tribute to Corky's life hosted by the Chinese American Museum (CAM) in LA.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to register as event is capped at 500. Register here: https://bit.ly/2SwGArn
Zoom link will be sent to you a day before the event.
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Hui Kwang "Keith" Wang
July 1, 1947 ~ May 19, 2021

Tribute Written by Virginia Ng ~

"Keith Wang,  OCA-NJ Founding Member and Chapter President (1986) has passed away in Naples, FL. He lived in Ramsey, NJ before retiring to Florida.  He and his wife Julie were Life Time Members of the OCA National Organization and subsequently continued to generously support the New Jersey chapter and the national  organization. As a CPA, Keith continued to serve the New Jersey chapter by generously donating his time by keeping up with the extensive financial records for many years".

Click HERE to see Keith Wang's Tribute & Services

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2021 OCA-NJ SCHOLARSHIPS UPDATE:

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OCA-NJ Chapter Scholarships APPLICATIONS are now CLOSED.

The 2021 OCA-NJ Chapter Scholarships applications deadline was extended to April 30. This year, OCA-NJ is offering two separate scholarship opportunities: our traditional essay scholarship program and our newly named Spirit of Corky Lee Scholarship Award which is focused more on an artistic endeavor. Please note each scholarship category has different submission criteria and judging criteria.

 

The "Spirit of Corky Lee" Scholarship Award

OCA-NJ Gold Scholarship is being dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, Corky Lee.
Beginning this year, the scholarship will be known as
The Spirit of Corky Lee Scholarship Award.

 



Year of the Ox T-Shirt Sale

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OCA NJ Lunar New Year T-Shirts
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Corky Lee’s Asian America ~ Friday, May 31, 2024

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Corky Lee's Asian America

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

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

Join us for a very special evening celebrating the book launch of Corky Lee's "Asian America", 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.

OCA-NJ Members & MAM Members - $5.00 per attendee
General Admission - $10.00 per attendee
~ Registration Required ~ See Below

Corky Lee's "Asian America" book (retail price $50)
Pre-order signed copy by photo editor, Chee Wang Ng by
(EXTENDED DATE) May 30, 10PM
for pickup at the event @ $40/per copy.
Add $10.00 if you would like a copy shipped.

COVID-19 Community Relief Effort

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COVID-19 Community Relief Effort Updates

We hope our members & friends are staying safe & well amid the challenging times we are all facing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Earlier this month, we set up a COVID-19 Community Relief Donation Drive. Monies raised go toward purchases of needed items to be donated to the brave frontline heroes in our community. Click HERE to see a letter from our chapter president, Laura Lee.

Thank you to our chapter's members & friends who have generously donated to this cause! We are truly grateful for your support & generosity! So far, our COVID-19 Community Relief Effort committee has made drop-offs to 4 hospitals in some of the hardest hit areas in NJ.

We are continuing to work on finding hospitals to donate needed items to & expanding to include "Food Pantries" & "Senior Homes" in our area that are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Please donate to this effort if you haven't already done so. If you would like to mail in your donation, please make checks payable to: OCA-NJ Chapter
Mail to: OCA-NJ Chapter, COVID-19 Community Relief Effort, 2 Heather Court, Dover, NJ 07801.

 



COVID-19 CHINATOWN HOMELESS RELIEF INITIATIVE

Photos of OCA-NJ board members making purchases & dropping off essentials (clothing donations, hats, scarves, blankets, thermos bottles, tarp, etc.) to the homeless & those in need in New York City Chinatown. Thank You to Terri & Steve Chan, Bun & Fern Chan & Edmond Moy for their generous monetary donations that made the purchases of these essentials possible!

Photos include OCA-NJ board members, Henry Lee, Laura Lee, John Tan & Theresa Chan, long time friends of OCA-NJ Terri & Steve Chan, Corky Lee the legendary 'unofficial Asian American photographer laureate who recently passed away due to complications from Covid-19 & Patrick Mock, the Chinatown hero & manager of 46 Mott Street Bakery who initiated this relief effort in Chinatown.

OUR COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT COMMITTEE'S FIRST 3 DROP-OFFS TO OUR FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE HEROES IN NEW JERSEY

~ Holy Name Medical Center ~ Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston ~ St. Joseph Wayne Hospital ~

 

 

MORE DONATION DROP OFFS

DELICIOUS MEALS DROPPED OFF TO OUR NJ FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE HEROES

 ~ Jersey City Medical Center ~ Hackensack University Medical Center ~ Clara Maas Medical Center ~

 

FOOD DONATIONS DROPPED OFF TO NORTHERN NJ LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES 

THANKS AGAIN TO OUR COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT COMMITTEE & TO OUR CHAPER MEMBERS & FRIENDS WHO DONATED TO THIS CAUSE!!
  ~ MCFOODS, Middlesex County Food Organization & Outreach  ~ Toni's Kitchen at St Luke's Episcopal Church in Montclair ~ First Reformed Church of Boonton Food Pantry ~

 

 

February 2020 edition eNewsletter

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Please click HERE to see our February 2020 edition eNewsletter.