By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Starry River of the Sky” By Grace Lin Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2012 The moon has gone missing, but the only person in the remote Village of Clear Sky who has seemed to notice is its newest resident, a young boy named Rendi. A runaway who now […]
BLOG: 2017 is a year of awakening for Asian Americans
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Six months ago, I said, “Seattle’s 2017 election sucks!” How wrong I was! What seemed to be a dull and highly predictable election has now transformed to be a colorful and uncertain one, not only for the city, but also other parts of King County. The number of Asian […]
BLOG: What do Trump and the Chinese community have in common?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY What’s in a name? “People’s” is the difference between China and Taiwan’s official name. The official name for China is the People’s Republic of China, and the official name for Taiwan is Republic of China. If you omit “People’s” when addressing China, it could lead to protest, mistrust, and […]
BLOG: Why the $15 minimum wage law doesn’t help low-wage workers
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The verdict is in for Seattle’s $15 minimum wage law — it has produced the opposite effect for low-wage workers. The recent University of Washington (UW) report on wage loss for low-income workers resulting from the new wage law, displeases Mayor Ed Murray, and he even hired another research […]
BLOG: What Seattle restaurants can learn from New York’s
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY I had no idea that New York dining would have such a drastic impact on me. After my recent trip, I lost my appetite for a week. Those once-appealing Seattle restaurants seemed to be missing something. My taste buds changed after my last trip. Some of the finest restaurants […]
A-pop! Asians, you need to stop saying the n-word in your music
Brian Imanuel is a 17-year-old Indonesian of Chinese descent who happens to be really, really talented at rapping.
Summer reads for all ages
Paul Hiroshima had it all. He was charming and good looking, known for his artistic talents and a great dancer.
BLOG: Seattle Chinese Voice’s reunion after 40 years — Reflecting on youthful accomplishments
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Do you remember what you accomplished when you were in your 20s? If you scratch your head, sigh, and think, “Absolutely nothing,” you are not alone. While some regret many missed opportunities to serve the community, it’s never too late to help others or give back. The founders and […]
BLOG: Father’s Day reflection — Three weddings and a funeral
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Father’s Day is coming, and I am pondering how lucky I was to have two fathers. However, I never felt like I had a father when I was growing up. My parents divorced when I was 5 or 6. Now with divorce rates as high as 40 to 50 […]
Rediscovering New York — going green
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY I never expected to be in New York this year. By a twist of fate, I was there last week. What lured me to this city of glamor in the past was materialism and fantasy, never its people or the least — its environment. In retrospect, it could be […]
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