May 8, 2023 | In the Media
The Ohio Channel, May 5, 2023 OPAWL Co-Director Jona Hilario speaks about SB 83’s proposed ban on academic partnerships with institutions in Ohio and the impact this would have on AAPI communities in Ohio. Link to watch the full interview 
Jan 19, 2023 | For Immediate Release
Content warning: physical assault, hate violence, racism OPAWL sends our love, support and solidarity from Ohio to the local AAPI communities grieving the recent racially motivated attack in our neighboring state of Indiana. We are sickened and devastated to see... 
Jun 28, 2022 | For Immediate Release
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we are outraged but remain determined. Even though we anticipated this reversal, the decision shook us to our core. Abortion bans and restrictions disproportionately criminalize and disproportionately... 
Apr 27, 2022 | In the Media
The Buckeye Flame, Apr 26, 2022 Excerpt from the article: “Since 2016, OPAWL: Building AAPI Feminist Leadership has been providing a vital communal space for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and nonbinary people in Ohio. The organization’s first... 
Mar 31, 2022 | For Immediate Release
As we approach Ohio’s primary election on May 3rd, OPAWL believes our leaders and elected officials can and must uplift popular policies like jobs, protecting workers’ rights, and infrastructure without fearmongering rhetoric that puts marginalized immigrant &...