Dr. Jim Yong Kim defied the odds and became the first Asian American to head the World Bank. Despite his achievements as a physician, global health expert, and president of […]
BLOG: Jeremy Lin. Yao Ming. Basketball. Seattle.
By Assunta Ng Since the Sonics moved to Oklahoma, I lost interest in basketball. Then, Lin-fever hit me. Last Sunday morning, I finally had a chance to watch him for […]
Should I stay or should I go? — Despite fears surrounding Japan’s nuclear situation, many expats stay put
With the nuclear situation unclear in Japan, expats are urged to evacuate affected areas.
SPS superintendent cleans house, HR head a casualty
Last Friday, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield issued a letter to SPS employees explaining that human resources
Jan. 5: Tina Tchen to join Office of the First Lady as chief of staff
Tina Tchen is now the assistant to President Barack Obama and chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama.
The top 10 Asian American sports figures of 2010
2010 was another great year for sports. We saw big international events such as the Winter Olympics and the World Cup.
Get schooled by Women of Color Empowered
We all have a favorite educator that shaped us into the persons we are. Well, now there’s a chance to honor some of these unsung heroes on Sept. 24 at China Harbor Restaurant.
Spelling bee winner continues the Indian American winning streak
Once again, an Indian-American was going to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. It was just a matter of what word and what time on June 4.
Angry minority finds a voice on Chinese campus
Every Friday afternoon, students pack a college classroom in Beijing to catch a glimpse of the sharply dressed professor punching the air as he speaks with surprising candor about the travails of his ethnic group, the Uighurs.
Diversity at the Top
Countless generations of parents stress the importance of education to their kids.John Okamoto wants these parents to know that the teachers in this state also care deeply about teaching kids.