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A lesson from the past, for our future

April 7, 2016 By Andrew Hamlin

Japanese American Fred Korematsu (1919–2005), a Nisei, made American legal history in 1942. With the help of the American Civil Liberties Union, he fought against his government-mandated internment in a camp.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Feature stories Tagged With: 2016, American Civil Liberties Union, Fred Korematsu, Gordon Hirabayashi, Japanese American Fred Korematsu, Japanese Americans, Judge Marilyn Hall Patel, Korematsu Center, Lorraine Bannai, Mexican American Studies, Middle Eastern, Min Yasui, Northwest Asian Weekly, Peter Irons, Presidential Medal, Professor Lorraine Bannai, San Leandro, Seattle University, Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg, Tucson Unified School District, United States, VOL 35 NO 15 | APRIL 9 – APRIL 15, West Coast

Seattle becomes first U.S. city to let Uber drivers unionize

December 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Phuong Le Associated Press Seattle on Monday became the first city in the nation to allow drivers of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft to unionize over pay and working conditions. Supporters erupted into cheers after the City Council voted 8-0 in favor of the legislation, which is seen as a test case […]

Filed Under: Features, Business, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Associated Press, Charlotte Garden, City Charter, City Council, Dawn Gearhart, Mayor Ed Murray, Saad Melouchi, San Francisco-based Lyft, San Francisco-based Uber, Seattle University, Teamsters Local, Vol 34 No 52 | December 19 - December 25

Educator Lisa Zhao offers business insight

November 12, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Lisa Zhao knows how to talk business. Her students listen. She is Professor, Management, and Lawrence K. Johnson Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics. She has an extensive background in teaching business at the academic level. A sample of her teaching areas includes […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Business, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Americans, Educator Lisa Zhao, Jerry Young, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle University, United States, Vol 34 No 47 | November 14 - November 20, Yesler Terrace Food Cart Pod, language

COMMENTARY: What’s going to happen to the C-ID without Donnie Chin?

October 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Marie Wong Northwest Asian Weekly It has been almost four months since the murder of Donnie Chin. The sensationalism of the story has waned from the general media as other stories have come to the forefront of the news. But for the people who live and work in the Chinatown-International District (C-ID), the profound […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2015, Asian American Studies, Associate Professor, Chinatown, Donnie Chin, Kong Yick, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Police Department, Seattle University, Urban Planning, Vincent Chin, Vol 34 No 45 | October 31 - November 6

Food and sh** to consider — Filipino American couple makes it palatable

September 18, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Business owners Chera Amlag and George “Geo” Quibuyen know quite a lot about leadership and activism – universal human connection, in other words. The husband-and-wife team work as volunteer community organizers who are not only interested in social change but also in showing that their ideas can help make […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Blue Scholars, Chera Amlag, Filipino, Food Sh-t, George Quibuyen, Hood Famous Bakeshop, Hood Famous Ube, James Tabafunda, Lish Food, National City, Olongapo City, Philippines, Prometheus Brown, Seattle University, Vol 34 No 39 | September 19 - September 25, Wing Luke

Rotary Club awards scholarships

June 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle International District Rotary Club awarded Victoria Vong and Shen Yao, high school seniors, $2,000 educational scholarships. The Seattle International District Rotary Club is committed to higher education and since 1988 has supported local graduating seniors. Victoria Vong Victoria will graduate from Garfield High School in June, where she has carried a 3.95 GPA.  […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Cleveland High School, Garfield High School, Jefferson Community Center, Rotary Club, Seattle University, Shen Yao, Team Read, Victoria Vong, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 26 | June 20 - June 26

Fighting against modern-day slavery — Facing the facts about human trafficking

May 28, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Bruises and broken bones are just some of the visible signs seen in human trafficking victims. They accompany less visible and more tragic results such as psychological and emotional trauma and even death. Sister Mary John Mananzan visited Seattle University’s Campion Ballroom on May 18 as the keynote speaker […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Adisucipto International Airport, Angeles City, Campion Ballroom, Discrimination Act, Emma Catague, Filipino, Global News Network, Gulf News, IACAT, Indonesia, Mary Jane Veloso, Philippines, Seattle University, Sister Mary John Mananzan, Women Empowerment Network, poverty

Cheated — Fighting scams targeting minorities and ethnic neighborhoods

May 1, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Con artists and their deceptive tactics continue to get vulnerable immigrants to hand over their cash. New America Media teamed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and got law enforcement officials and community advocates to come together for a press conference billed as “Spotting and Avoiding Scams in Our […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Alan Lai, Cheated Fighting, FTC, Henry Choi, Jennifer Leach, Kye Lee, Laura Solis Shannon Smith, Mountlake Terrace, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Northwest Justice Project, Office Lili Sotelo, PUD, San Francisco-based New America Media, Sandy Close, Scams Targeting Minorities, Seattle University, Sullivan Hall, Vietnamese American, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, Washington State Attorney General

‘Star Trek’ and social media hero George Takei is 2015 Tomodachi Award winner

April 2, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Tomodachi is a Japanese word meaning friend. “Star Trek” actor and gay rights advocate George Takei is the newest friend of the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW). The organization named him as its 2015 Tomodachi Award winner at the Seventh Annual Tomodachi Luncheon on March 27. […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Annette Clark, George Takei, JCCCW, Japanese Americans, Karin Zaugg Black, Kurt Tokita, Lori Matsukawa, Masahiro Omura, Michi Hirata North, Professor Lorraine Bannai, Regimental Combat Team, Rick Wong, Seattle University, Star Trek, Tokyo, Tomodachi Award, Toshio Nomura, Vol 34 No 15 | April 4 - April 10

JACL 93rd Annual Banquet at Seattle University

March 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) will host the 93rd Annual Banquet and Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 21 at Seattle University’s Campion Hall. Live performances in music, dance and poetry at the event will include a live musical performance by Seattle Opera. The company will preview an aria from […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2015, APA, Annual Banquet, Campion Ballroom, Campion Hall, JACL, Murphy Garage, Seattle Kokon Taiko, Seattle Opera, Seattle University, Stanley Shikuma, Vol 34 No 13 | March 21 - March 27, parking

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