Compiled by Ruth Bayang and Edison Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Dexter Tang Civic engagement at its heart is about caring for our community. Whether it is volunteering on campaigns, donating […]
Harvard slams group alleging bias against Asian Americans
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University is defending its admissions practices in new court records that also offer a scathing rebuke of the group that’s suing over alleged discrimination. Records filed […]
Police department under fire for using ‘Y’ to categorize Asian officers
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY MINEOLA, N.Y. — The Nassau County Police Department has been using a “Y” for yellow to categorize its officers of Asian descent, according to the […]
City Council resolution on Al Sugiyama Way
On July 23, the Seattle City Council approved a resolution to honor Seattle activist and educator Alan Sugiyama. Resolution 31827 will designate 15th Avenue South, from South Nevada Street to […]
Narasaki named Japanese American of the Biennium
On July 21, the National Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) proudly named Diane Narasaki as Japanese American of the Biennium in the field of Business/Industry/Technology. The award is the highest […]
Singh named new president of Edmonds Community College
The Edmonds Community College Board of Trustees voted to offer Dr. Amit Singh the role of president. Singh accepted and began work on June 25. With more than 20 years […]
86th Bon Odori
Seattle Betsuin hosted the 86th Bon Odori on July 22. Bon Odori is one of the longest, community-sanctioned events at Seafair. It featured traditional Japanese music, dress, and dancing. This […]
Judge, calm in court, takes hard line on splitting families
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw appeared conflicted in early May on whether to stop families from being separated at the border. […]
2 Spokane massage parlors investigated for prostitution
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Two Spokane-area massage parlors employing only Chinese workers are under investigation on suspicion of promoting prostitution, human trafficking, practicing without a license, and money laundering. Investigators […]
Chinese leaders order probe over vaccine scandal
By GERRY SHIH Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leaders are scrambling to shore up public confidence and oversight of the pharmaceutical industry after a rabies vaccine maker was found […]
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