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Four Leaders, Four Communities, One Friendship — Book signing and discussion at El Centro de la Raza

December 4, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Roberto Maestas Youth Leadership Institute will be hosting a book signing and discussion panel on the newly released book: “Gang of Four: Four Leaders, Four Communities, One Friendship” at El Centro de la Raza on Wednesday, December 9. The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It will be held at the El Centro […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2015, Bernie Whitebear, El Centro, Estela Ortega, Four Communities, Gang of Four, Larry Gossett, Laura Wong Whitebear, One Friendship, Raza Dining Room, Roberto Maestas, Seattle, Street Taco Buffet, Vol 34 No 50 | December 5 - December 11

MAP: Bridging the Gap Breakfast — Honoring and celebrating diversity

December 4, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) at the University of Washington (UW) celebrated its 21st anniversary Oct. 17. The event benefits the MAP Endowed Scholarship Fund. Founded in 1994, the Multicultural Alumni Partnership is dedicated to promoting diversity at the UW and in the UW alumni community. MAP has taken a leadership role in addressing issues […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Education, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Ashley Walls Journalism, Claudia Kauffman Scholarship, Estela Ortega, Homecoming Saturday, Jacqueline Johnson Communications, Kelly Award Tomio Moriguchi, Lee Scholarship, MAP, Multicultural Alumni Partnership, Patrick Lozar History, UW, Vol 34 No 50 | December 5 - December 11

Gang of Four book about racial unity in Seattle launched

May 29, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly The struggle for civil rights cuts across racial lines, one that speaks about the past in a way that stands for a future with respect and dignity to all citizens in a community. International District-legend Bob Santos knows that struggle first-hand as one of four civil rights leaders who […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bernie Whitebear, Chin Music Press, Enrique Cerna, Estela Ortega, Filipino American, Four Communities, Gang of Four, International District-legend Bob Santos, King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, Leonard Garfield, MOHAI, Native American Filipino, One Friendship, Roberto Maestas, Seattle, Uncle Bob Santos, Vol 34 No 23 | May 30 - June 5

Honoring diverse cultures

March 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

  Congressman Adam Smith, 9th district, presented Estela Ortega and Frank Irigon, recipients of the  Congressman’s 2015 Champions of Justice award. On Mar. 12, over 200 people attended the second annual Taste of the 9th, a community celebration featuring the diverse cultures of the 9th Congressional District at Lakewood Seward Park Community Club. Smith’s event also featured food from […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, BBQ, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Estela Ortega, Frank Irigon, Rainier Restaurant, Vol 34 No 14 | March 28 - April 3, Wonder Ethiopian Restaurant

Honoring our women mentors

September 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Women of Color Empowered (WOC) is a nonproft organization started by Northwest Asian Weekly in 1996. This year WOC’s  theme is “Amazing Women Mentors,” where women across Seattle are being honored as mentors. There is a luncheon honoring the women mentors on Friday, Sept. 17 at China Harbor Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased by calling […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, CAMP, Chinese Girls Drill Team, El Centro De La Raza, Estela Ortega, Executive Vice President, Grace Kim, King County Council, Lillian Hayashi, Luz Iniguez, Native American Church, Patricia Lally, Regina Glenn, Seattle Civil Rights Commission, Seattle Times, UW, Vol 33 No 38 | September 13 - September 19, Washington State Human Rights Commission, Women of Color Empowered

Wise Words from Wise Heritage Keepers

September 22, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“As Americans we can each draw strength and a sense of identity from our cultures of origin while refusing to be defined or limited by the past.” — Dow Constantine King County Executive “A young person can record an oral history interview with an elder in their community, perhaps a grandparent. A good question is […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Wise Words Series Tagged With: Andy Chang, Bruce Harrell, Chinatown, Chinese, Claudia Kauffman, Estela Ortega, Executive Director, Huayin Performing Arts Group, Little Saigon, Native Americans, Sherry Carr, Tom Ikeda, Wise Words, Xiaoming Wu, culture

Feb. 25: Martha Choe, Estela Ortega, and others receive Women of Valor award

March 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

At the Women of Valor Awards, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, with special guests U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, honored individuals who have

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, El Centro, Estela Ortega, Gates Foundation, Maria Cantwell, Martha Choe, Patty Murray, Vol 30 No 10 | March 5 - March 11

People of color on Constantine’s transition team

November 12, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

People of color on Constantine’s transition team: Hyeok Kim, Lorena Gonzalez, Shaunta Hyde, Ruthann Kurose, Nate Miles, Estela Ortega, DeSean Quinn, and Sumeer Singla

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Estela Ortega, Hyeok Kim, Nate Miles, Ruthann Kurose, Vol 28 No 47 | November 14 - November 20

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