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United Chinese Americans (UCA)

United Chinese Americans (UCA) advocates for civil rights, empowers communities, and preserves the Chinese American culture. They engage in advocacy, education, and community service to ensure a vibrant future for Chinese Americans in the U.S.

UCA&rsquo;s 2nd Youth Leadership Academy brings together Chinese American high school and college students who are ready to grow as civic-minded leaders. Through hands-on workshops, dialogue, and teamwork, participants explore identity, community, and responsibility in American society. By completing this form, you are applying to join a national network of peers, mentors, and community activists committed to leadership, civic engagement, and cultural pride.&nbsp; Event Details<p fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal;" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;" fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">Class Time:&nbsp; July 20 &ndash; 24, 2026<p fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal;" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;" fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">Check in Date &amp; Time: July 19, 4:00 PM &ndash; 6:00 PM (ET)<p fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal;" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;" fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">Departure Date &amp; Time: July 25, 8:30 AM &ndash; 10:00 AM (ET)<p fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal;" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;" fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">Location: Georgetown University, &nbsp;370 O St. NW, Washington, DC 20057<p fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal;" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; min-height: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;" fr-original-style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">Fee: $1490 This fee covers lodging, meals and fieldtrip transportation. It does not cover transportation to and from Washington DC.

UCA’s 2nd Youth Leadership Academy

Dear UCA Friends and Family, Welcome to Las Vegas and to the Fifth Chinese American Convention! This year is special: UCA turns 10, and America turns 250 &mdash; a perfect double happiness celebration! We&rsquo;re hosting our biggest gathering of its kind ever, with more than 1,000 community activists, elected officials, youth leaders, and business pioneers joining us in the country&rsquo;s biggest celebration city. Our theme &mdash; &ldquo;Thriving Together: Shaping the Future of Chinese Americans&rdquo; &mdash; reflects our shared commitment to connection, leadership, and building a stronger future for our community. This is a once-in-a-decade convention. Don&rsquo;t miss it. Unlike the old saying, what happens in Vegas at UCA Convention will stay with you forever. See you and your family soon in Las Vegas! Haipei Shue, PresidentWang Hua, Chairman

2026 Chinese American Convention - A Ten-Year Celebration

A Call to Join a Movement: Defining Our Future Together For generations, our intellect and labor have fueled America&rsquo;s progress. Yet, in turbulent times, our loyalty is questioned and our contributions rendered invisible. We stand at a turning point: our children&rsquo;s future depends on our courage to step forward and lead. It is time to move from the sidelines to the center of civic life&mdash;ensuring our story is told and our rights are upheld. I invite you to join United Chinese Americans (UCA). This is more than an organization; it is a commitment to a shared life for a greater cause. Join us today to forge a legacy of leadership and ensure our community thrives for generations to come. UCA Team

A Call to Join a Movement: Defining Our Future TogetherFor generations, our intellect and labor have fueled America’s progress. Yet, in turbulent times, our loyalty is questioned and our contributions rendered invisible. We stand at a turning point: our children’s future depends on our courage to step forward and lead. It is time to move from the sidelines to the center of civic life—ensuring our story is told and our rights are upheld.I invite you to join United Chinese Americans (UCA). This is more than an organization; it is a commitment to a shared life for a greater cause. Join us today to forge a legacy of leadership and ensure our community thrives for generations to come.UCA Team

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2026 Chinese American Convention - A Ten-Year Celebration

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