OCA Tucson Chapter

Many have asked, and we've finally delivered: OCA merch is officially here! Whether you're an OCA member or an ally, show your support for OCA with pride—and in style. Our new merch store includes t-shirts, outerwear, hats, tote bags, drinkware, and art prints designed by our intern alumni.

100% of net proceeds will support OCA's work to defend constitutional, civil, and human rights and advance the sociopolitical and holistic well-being of all Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Visit ocanational-shop.fourthwall.com.

Yes! We are not invisible. We are contributors to Tucson’s strengths.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

This month, we honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities that have shaped and strengthened our neighborhoods and cities; AAPI voices are essential in building more inclusive and resilient communities.

Asian American and Pacific Islander history in Tucson dates back to the late 1800s, when Chinese immigrants helped build the railroad, later becoming influential farmers and grocers. By the 1940s, over 100 grocery stores were owned by Chinese immigrants and played a key role in the local economy. Today, Tucson honors this legacy through cultural events and the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, which preserves and shares their contributions.

¡Mayo es el Mes de la Herencia de los Asiático-Estadounidenses y de las Islas del Pacífico!

Este mes, honramos las ricas historias, culturas y contribuciones de las comunidades AAPI que han moldeado y fortalecido nuestros vecindarios y ciudades; las voces AAPI son esenciales para construir comunidades más inclusivas y resilientes.

La historia de los asiático-estadounidenses y de las Islas del Pacífico en Tucson se remonta a finales del siglo XIX, cuando los inmigrantes chinos ayudaron a construir el ferrocarril, convirtiéndose más tarde en influyentes agricultores y dueños de tiendas de comestibles. Para la década de 1940, más de 100 tiendas de comestibles eran propiedad de inmigrantes chinos y desempeñaban un papel fundamental en la economía local. Hoy en día, Tucson honra este legado a través de eventos culturales y del Centro Cultural Chino de Tucson, el cual preserva y difunde sus contribuciones.