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The health profile of Asian Pacific Americans 2016

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Information from: goldsea.com/Text/index.php?id=1596 encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3436200213.html faqs.org/nutrition/Ar-Bu/Asian-Americans-Diets-of.html ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3563019/ ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22456067/ ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/05/15/dangerous-bites-cultural-implications-of-food-allergies/ cnn.com/2015/05/01/health/pacific-islands-obesity/ ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810896/ aancart.org/cancer-research/publications/asian-american-cancer-health-disparities aadi.joslin.org/diabetes-in-asian-americans asiandiabetesprevention.org/what-is-diabetes/why-are-asians-higher-risk foxnews.com/health/2011/01/14/asian-americans-higher-diabetes-rates.html huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/23/asian-american-diabetes-risk_n_6368714.html

Filed Under: Features, Health Tagged With: 2011, 2015, 2016, Asian Pacific Americans, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1

AAPI community loses a legend

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Professor Don T. Nakanishi, a pioneer in the field of Asian American Studies, died on March 21. He was 66. Nakanishi was the Director Emeritus of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, the largest and most renowned research and teaching institute in Asian American Studies in the nation. Born in East Los Angeles to former […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, AAPI, Asian American Studies, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Director Emeritus, East Los Angeles, Japanese American, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1

EDITORIAL: We support Cornell students in their demand for Asian American studies major

March 18, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This week, students are banding together, calling themselves Asian Pacific Americans for Action (APAA) at Cornell University, and demanding that Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies, and American Indian studies are offered as majors by the end of 2016. The campaign, thus far, involves a student assembly meeting scheduled March 10, a petition of support, and […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2016, APAA, American Indians, Asian American Studies Program, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Black Americans, Casey Breznick, China, Cornell Review, Cornell University, Latino Americans, culture, letter

Bill Tashima — Lessons of history as legacy for social action

November 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ador Pereda Yano Northwest Asian Weekly “Okage Sama De” (in your honored shadow): These words are important to Bill Tashima, who has taken the difficult lessons of the past and used them to advocate for social change in the present. For his long-time service to the Asian Pacific American community, Tashima is being honored […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, Arlene Oki, Asian Pacific Americans, Bill Tashima Lessons, Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts, JACL, James Arima, Japanese Americans, LGBTU, Latino Hispanic, Nikkei Concerns, Northwest Asian Weekly, Okage Sama De, Sarah Baker, Seattle, Top Contributor, Vol 34 No 48 | November 21 - November 27

VISIONARY: Resolving regrets and fighting for rights — Seattle OCA continues supporting the Asian American community

October 8, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nodyia Fedrick Northwest Asian Weekly If you check out the OCA-Greater Seattle’s website you’ll read a standard description of what the 20-year-old nonprofit is about: social justice and civil rights for its Asian community. But speak to its members and you’re sure to hear the message come alive. “When there’s injustice being done, we’re […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Donnie Chin, Douglas Chin, International Children, Nodyia Fedrick, Northwest Asian Weekly, OCA, Regret Resolution, Seattle City Councils, Seattle City Hall Photo, Seattle Public Schools Social Studies, Vol 34 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Washington State, Washington Territory

CAPAA seeks applicants to serve on the Commission

April 17, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on the Commission. CAPAA serves to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, health, and other areas. If selected, the individual will help […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Pacific Islander, Vol 34 No 17 | April 18 - April 24, communication

Let’s talk about Asian American and Pacif ic Islander mental health

July 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Michael Itti and Diane Narasaki For Northwest Asian Weekly One in five adults in America experiences depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or some other form of mental illness in the course of a year. Whether it is a friend, a colleague, or a family member, someone you know is experiencing a mental health disorder.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, ACRS, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Diane Narasaki, Executive Director, International Community Health Services, King County, Medical Team International, Michael Itti, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Southeast Asians, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, language

APA commission celebrates 40 years

April 25, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) will bring together youth, community leaders, elected officials, and commissioners to celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 15, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in SeaTac (formerly the Holiday Inn), at 17338 International Blvd. The anniversary event will honor the commission’s legacy, accomplishments, and vision for […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, APA, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Asian Pacific Americans, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, International Blvd, Jay Inslee, Lori Matsukawa, Mike Lowry, Pacific Islanders, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Washington State Legislature, parking

New ICHS clinic opening in Bellevue in this spring

March 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ron Chew Contributor to Northwest Asian Weekly A new clinic will be coming to Bellevue in April, giving people another option for high quality and affordable health care.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, Affordable Care Act, Asian American, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Beacon Hill, CEO, Chinatown, Gildas Cheung, Holly Park, ICHS, International District, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ron Chew, Seattle World School, Teresita Batayola, The Health Issue 2014, Vol 33 No 12 | March 15 - March 21

OCA elects board, will host Golden Circle Awards dinner

January 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Greater Seattle Chapter has announced the election of the following board members for 2014: Ron Chew and Rebecca Chan (co-presidents), Connie So (vice president), Jael Yamamoto and Kevin Chao (secretaries), Chi Saeteurn (treasurer), and Bruce Huang, Doug Chin, Judy Lam Maxwell, Frank Irigon, Willon Lew, and Jacqueline Wu. OCA was founded in 1973 as […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific Americans, Bettie Luke, Bruce Huang, Chi Saeteurn, Doug Chin, Frank Irigon, Golden Circle Awards, Jacqueline Wu, Joy Palace Restaurant, Joyce Pisnanont, Judy Lam Maxwell, OCA, Rebecca Chan, Ron Chew, Vol 33 No 4 | January 18 - January 24, Willon Lew

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