Nov 1, 2024 | For Immediate Release
Black or white, Native or newcomer, Asian or Latino, Ohioans are worthy of having a say in the decisions that impact our lives. That’s why we see Ohio voters showing up in record numbers this November 5th election, despite continuing hurdles to cast our vote. ...Sep 16, 2024 | For Immediate Release
Most of us, no matter our race, ethnicity, origin, or the language we speak, want America to be a place where freedom is for everyone, where we all have an equal say, and that we the people decide who governs in our name. On Election Day, when eligible voters show up...
Sep 12, 2024 | For Immediate Release
We are greatly disturbed by the racist, xenophobic, and false narratives about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio that were amplified by political candidates and elected officials this week. OPAWL – Building AAPI Feminist Leadership denounces these baseless...Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
OPAWL urges the Ohio House Higher Education Committee to reject Senate Bill 83. Chair Young, Vice Chair Manning, Ranking Member Miller, and Members of the Higher Education Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to submit testimony. My name is Jona Hilario, I am a...
Oct 14, 2023 | For Immediate Release
OPAWL stands in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. As a power-building Asian American and Pacific Islander organization whose communities have survived the violence of imperialism, colonization, forced migration, and displacement, OPAWL stands in solidarity with...