By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Chef Kevin Chung is passionate about many aspects of cooking, including ramen and bread making for example, but Chung is more than just a craftsman in his trade. Upon opening 8 Oz Burger in Capitol Hill, Chung turned what was thought at the time to be a humble location […]
Art exhibit memorializes the lives of Chinese railroad workers
By Tim Gruver NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Thousands of Chinese men sought their fortunes in the California gold mines of 19th century America, but many only found work laying the tracks of the great transcontinental railroads. Constructed from 1863 to 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was celebrated as the country’s gateway to the American West. This […]
First they came for the Japanese Americans…
By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY While few spoke out during World War II, the Nisei Veterans Committee Foundation (NVCF) is making sure that there is a strong voice of opposition to Islamophobia and hate against members of the Muslim community. When the current administration announced its ‘Muslim travel ban,’ the city of Seattle strongly […]
Asian American students rejected by Harvard at center of affirmative action fight
By SADIE GURMAN and MARIA DANILOVA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said last week it had no broad plans to investigate whether college and university admission programs discriminate against students based on race, seeking to defray worries that a job posting signaled an effort to reverse course on affirmative action. News reports […]
What makes people look “American”?
By Kim Eckart UW News REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION The way they dress? Maybe their hairstyle, or mannerisms? How much they weigh? A University of Washington (UW)-led study has found that for Asian Americans, those who appear heavier not only are perceived to be more “American,” but also may be subject to less prejudice directed at […]
BLOG: What strangers think about Seattle
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Whenever I travel overseas, I found that foreigners and even some Americans don’t seem to think much about Seattle. I could be biased, but there is no other place I would rather live. They think Seattle is insignificant and unexciting, despite the growth of the city that has skyrocketed […]
EDITORIAL: The Asian problem
The Justice Department confirmed last week that it is examining claims of racial discrimination against Asian Americans in university admissions. What the investigation will likely uncover is that Harvard and other Ivy League schools use an unfair and unconstitutional process that restricts the number of Asians admitted. This isn’t just an Asian problem. This should […]
A day at Muckleshoot Casino
By John Liu NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My friend, Amos, Dhairya, and I had been planning to head to Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn to check out their new VRcade. Muckleshoot partnered with VR Studios to become the first casino in the nation to bring wireless Virtual Reality gaming to its guests. With the Northwest Asian Weekly’s […]
Quynh Pham leaving VFA
Quynh Pham has announced that she is leaving the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA). She served as its fund development manager for the past 15 months. Pham told the Northwest Asian Weekly she will continue to work within the Vietnamese and immigrant and refugee community. Her next adventure is with Friends of Little Saigon, an organization […]
Kin On supportive housing project breaks ground
Kin On staff, board members, and project developers celebrated the groundbreaking of Kin On’s new supportive housing project on July 11. This completes a multi-year capital expansion to transform Kin On from a standalone nursing home to an aging-friendly campus. Located adjacent to the existing nursing home, the expansion project will include a 20-unit assisted […]
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