During my childhood, I struggled with learning English. I often used “Chinglish” words, such as “fire rice,” instead of, “fried rice.” I was made fun of for not speaking English correctly, but that’s OK, because I don’t remember much about being teased, anyway …
Youthful voice: “Language barrier”
Thinking back to my childhood, I realize that I was a very naturally curious kid. Questions ranged from the origins of life to why the sky is blue, and reasons why we celebrate strange holidays that I hardly ever hear other kids talk about. Though my mother and father did not always have the knowledge to answer all of my questions, they taught me about Chinese culture, which in turn gave them a moment of peace and quiet before I asked them questions about something else …
Youthful voice: “Minding Facebook etiquette”
An online social networking site seems to be taking over the world. Facebook. It started as a college-based network where kids from different colleges could add each other as friends, but soon enough, it branched out to high school, and now everyone can use it …
Youthful voice: “My story of immigration”
To most Chinese people, moving to the United States is a dream because they think they can get more opportunities. Compared to China, the United States can provide a better life to its citizens. Also, people can get a better education here. Because of these reasons, my family decided to move to the United States …
BLOG: Disaster averted at the Chinatown Seafair Parade
By Assunta Ng Imagine the Northwest Asian Weekly’s newspaper fashion contest models soaked in rain during the Seafair Chinatown Parade, and the audience treating us like a laughing stock. It […]
BLOG: Asian Weekly Foundation’s summer youth program
By Assunta Ng In case you see 40 students walking and dining around the International District from now until July 13, know that they’re part of Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation’s […]
Oriyas of Greater Seattle organizes Odissi dance performance
Oriyas of Greater Seattle, a newly incorporated nonprofit promoting awareness of Oriya culture and arts, organized “Samsara: The Cycle of Life” last month at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center, featuring […]
EDITORIAL: Kids, stop taking your folks for granted
Parents, as you prepare your kids for a new school year, it’s important to realize that your child will look around the cafeteria and see a the kind of variety […]
The path to success
By Jessica Lee SYLP student Born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam, she came to the United States all by herself when she was only 17 years old. With no extra […]
What is the Summer Youth Leadership Program?
By Kabrina Wright SYLP student The Summer Youth Leadership Program, or SYLP for short, is a program organized by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, a nonprofit organization of the Northwest […]