By Mayu Takeda and Sanam Malik Generation Progress With news that the president’s executive action to provide deferrals from deportation for undocumented immigrants will continue to be blocked and Congressional inaction on immigration reform a foregone conclusion, the fate of millions of undocumented immigrants, many of them parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, remains […]
EDITORIAL: Celebrate your awesome, Asian heritage
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time for celebrations and festivities throughout the United States.
APA children at risk of autoimmune disease
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Asian and Pacific American children are susceptible to an autoimmune disease that attacks the blood vessels,
Asian and Pacific American students receive $2,500 scholarships from APIASF
South Seattle Community College announced in February that 45 of its students have each been selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Rugby: the other football — The sport gains popularity in Seattle thanks to Fijian star
Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The sport of rugby is gaining local interest in the Seattle area thanks to an international rugby superstar. Waisale Serevi is rugby royalty as he has single-handedly put the tiny nation of Fiji on the map in the sport.
Asian Pacific Cultural Center looking for artists for showcase
The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is seeking artists who identify with or incorporate into their practice the cultural arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The Asia Pacific Arts Infusion is intended to showcase the finest regional and International artists and craftsmen together for one weekend in November.
Regal Financial Bank settles lawsuit, admits to no wrongdoing in Ponzi scheme
By Jean Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Regal Financial Bank (Regal Financial), a local community bank, announced that it has settled a lawsuit accusing it of defrauding a group of Indonesian investors in a Ponzi scheme. The settlement was announced through a June 27 press release.
Pro athletes help promote healthy living among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth
Hundreds of youth joined Hines Ward, member of the President’s Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and receiver for NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers
ISLAND BALL: Pacific Islands are good at producing pro football players — reality or stereotype?
According to a recent report on the CBS television show “60 Minutes,” there are more than 30 Polynesian players in the NFL, and the number expands each year. In addition, there are more than 200 players of Samoan or Polynesian descent in college football.
Commentary: “Back to school” means making immunization a priority
Every summer as school approaches, a common theme rings: Make sure your child is fully immunized. One reason for the plea is that children who are not immunized may not attend school. In fact, we’ve heard the cry to immunize so often that the tendency of some is to simply ignore it.