Welcome to the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA), St. Louis Chapter.
OCA, St. Louis was founded in 1973 in response to a group of Chinese Americans’ increasing concern for the civil rights of Chinese and Asian Americans. This vision was shared by groups in Washington, D.C. and Detroit, MI. In the same year, OCA formally registered as a national organization. 30 years later, OCA has 83 chapters and college affiliates across the nation serving over 3 million Chinese Americans.
We would like to serve you in three areas:
- Equal Rights, our number one mission. As an American, you are afforded all rights prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, regardless of your race, religion, and gender. Please contact us if you feel your rights have been violated.
- Education. We believe that education is the first step toward empowerment. We will conduct educational programs based on the community needs. We typically announce our programs through community newspapers, newsletters, and our website.
- Exchange ideas. OCA, St. Louis is a family. It is a non-partisan, non-religious, non-territorial organization, which means the members of OCA, St Louis are from all walks of life. Our members include police chief, engineers, doctors, lawyers, scientists, software developers, professors, managers, restaurant owners, small business operators, etc. This is the perfect organization for you to network with other people with the same desire to be free and equal.
