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Meng is new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee

August 8, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The first Asian-American member of Congress from New York State, Grace Meng, has been named vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. She was elected unanimously at a post-Democratic National Convention (DNC) meeting in Philadelphia. Meng spoke as a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) at the DNC in a presentation that […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Grace Meng, VOL 35 NO 32 | AUGUST 6 – AUGUST 12

Bill to remove ‘Oriental’ from federal law passes Congress

May 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly A bill that would remove derogatory racial terms, including the word “Oriental,” from federal language has been passed by Congress. The bill will now be sent to President Barack Obama, who is expected to approve the legislation and sign it into law. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed H.R. 4238, introduced […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: Added Meng, African American, American Indian, Asian Americans, Grace Meng, Mazie Hirono, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Islander, President Barack Obama, Puerto Rican, United States, VOL 35 NO 21 | MAY 21 – MAY 27, language

Five people charged in Baruch College hazing death — Death took place off campus during frat party

September 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press POCONO SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — Five people, including the former national president of a fraternity, have been charged in the death of a New York City college freshman during a hazing ritual in Pennsylvania, police said Tuesday, Sept. 15. Fraternity members at Baruch College physically abused Chun “Michael” Deng, then […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: Associated Press, Baruch College, Chun Michael Deng, Google, Grace Meng, Michael Rakaczewski, Monroe County, New York City, Pi Delta Psi President Andy Meng, Pocono Mountain Regional, Pocono Mountains, Police Chief Chris Wagner, Vol 34 No 39 | September 19 - September 25

U.S. inducts Chinese railroad workers into Labor Hall of Honor

May 15, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This month marks the 145th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Americans, Assistant Secretary, Central Pacific Railroad, Chinese, Deputy Secretary, Grace Meng, Joining Perez, New York, Rep Judy Chu, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Vol 33 No 21 | May 17 - May 23

Rep. Grace Meng on civic engagement, public service, and being Chinese American — The first Asian American congressperson from the East Coast speaks with the Asian Weekly

February 28, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Newly minted Rep. Grace Meng of New York City has helped create a lot of firsts. She managed the campaign of

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2013, Asian American, Charles Lam, Chinese American, East Coast, Grace Meng, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Meng Definitely, Meng It, Meng One, NWAW, New York City, New York State, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Vol 32 No 10 | March 2 - March 8, language

New York Representative Grace Meng to visit Seattle

February 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Grace Meng, representative of New York’s 6th Congressional District and first ever Asian American congressperson from the east coast, will be in the Seattle area on Saturday, Feb. 23 on an invitation from the Seattle International Leadership Foundation. Meng will be the keynote speaker at ILF’s 2013 Seattle Advisory Board Inauguration. That morning, she will […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Asian American, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, CISC, Congressional District, Grace Meng, ILF, Lunar New Year Walkathon, New York, Seattle Advisory Board Inauguration, Seattle International Leadership Foundation, Vol 32 No 9 | February 23 - March 1

The Top 10 Outstanding Asian American Achievements of 2012

January 3, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, certain people are recognized for the extraordinary things that they have accomplished in the Asian American communities. Here are 10 of those people from 2012.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2013, Asian American, Filipino, Gordon Hirabayashi, Grace Meng, Japanese Americans, Japanese National Museum, Last November, New York, Philippines, President Obama, Republican City Councilman Dan Halloran, Seattle-born Santos, Snigdha Nandipati, Uncle Bob Santos, United States, Vietnamese American, Vol 32 No 2 | January 5 - January 11, World Bank

Ex NY assemblyman pleads guilty to fraud

November 22, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) — A former New York assemblyman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, Asian American, Grace Meng, New York, Vol 31 No 48 | November 24 - November 30

Asian Pacific Americans win on Election Day

November 15, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Election night was a good night for Asian and Pacific Americans — not only in Washington State but also nationwide.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Ami Bera, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Chinese, Colleen Hanabusa, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Election Day, Georgia, Grace Meng, Lieutenant Governor, Los Angeles-based Japanese, Mark Takano, Mazie Hirono, National Guard, Pacific Islanders, Tammy Duckworth, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23

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