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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 – November 4

Stories about Asians who are gay — NWAW’s October must-reads

October 28, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Leche” By R. Zamora Linmark Coffee House Press, 2011 After 13 years of living in the United States, Vicente De Los Reyes is returning home. Born in the Philippines, Vicente, or Vince, came to Hawaii when he was only 10 years old. He returns after winning a contest and […]

Filed Under: On the Shelf Tagged With: 2009, 2011, Although Country, Christopher Yuan, Coffee House Press, Far Country, Filipino Spanish, NWAW, Northwest Asian Weekly, Philippines, Spinning Tropics, Tourist Tips, Vicente De Los Reyes, Vietnamese, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4, Zamora Linmark

Merger a good idea for InterIm CDA and IDHA? Both say yes

October 27, 2011 By Stacy Nguyen

By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly This week, two local nonprofit organizations have announced their plans to merge.<!–more–> Near the end of 2007, Sharyne Shiu Thorton stepped up to become the executive director (ED) of nonprofit International District Housing Alliance. Months later, in early 2008, Hyeok Kim became the ED of InterIm Community Development Association […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, 2011, Asian Pacific Islander, Chinatown, Chinese, Danny Woo Garden, Debbie Wege, ED, Hyeok Kim, IDHA, InterIm, International District Housing Alliance, International District Improvement Association, Joel Ing, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Foundation, Sharyne Shiu Thornton, Sharyne Shiu Thorton, Stacy Nguyen, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4

Rachel Wong wants to be more than an idol — Chinese American performs to promote debut album

October 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Rachel Wong will not win American Idol, but that’s fine by her. The 23-year-old singer/songwriter hopes to represent Asian American women in music as she is pursuing her passion. Without a record deal, Wong wrote, performed, and is now promoting her debut album, “Curtain Fall.”

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Profiles Tagged With: 2010, 2011, Although Wong, American Idol, Asian Americans, Chinese American, Curtain Fall, Jason Cruz, John Mayer, John Wakayama Carey, Lauryn Hill, Northwest Asian Weekly, Princeton University, Rachel Wong, Seattle, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4, social media

Giving back: the secret to the successes of Pioneers in Social Entrepreneurship

October 27, 2011 By Stacy Nguyen

By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Today, pioneers don’t hate to don coonskin hats to blaze trails. In fact, they come in all sorts of garb.<!–more–> The Northwest Asian Weekly and its nonprofit foundation organize a yearly event, called Asian American Pioneers, which honors local Asian American and Pacific Islander Pioneers who have made a […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2011, Albert Shen, Asian American Internet, Asian American Pioneers, Asiana Airline, Bert Golla, Bill Bryant, Compass Communications, Dan Ko, Duc Tran, Filipino, Honoree John Kwak, Honoree Sid Ko, Honoree Son Michael Pham, Honorees Albert Shen, Honorees Kelly Ogilvie, Japanese American, Jill Wakefield, John Kwak, Josie Golla, KWB, Kelly Ogilvie, Kenichi Uchikura, Kenny Lee, Kids Without Borders, Korean American, Marcie Maxwell, North Seattle, Pacific Islanders, Pacific Software Publishing Inc, Paull Shin, Seattle Community Colleges Chancellor Jill Wakefield, Seattle Keiro, Seattle Washington State Korean Association, Sheila Burrus, Shen Consulting, Sid Ko, Son Michael Pham, State Farm Insurance Agency, United States, Viet Wah Group, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4, Yale Wong, gary locke

EDITORIAL: It’s never too late to say you regret

October 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Resolution 201 was approved by the Senate on Oct. 11, and it was a moment that was 60 years in the making — perhaps even 160 years in the making.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Chinese Americans, Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese American Citizens League, Pacific Railroad, United States, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4, language

BLOG: Beauty at Daejeon

October 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng   I snapped this photo at Daejeon Park in North Beacon Hill. Look at how beautiful the leaves are. Daejeon Park, featuring a Korean pavilion, is named after one of Seattle’s sister cities, Daejeon, South Korea. You should visit for yourself, as the leaves will soon fall as the cold settles in. […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Daejeon Park, Korean, North Beacon Hill, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle, South Korea, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4

BLOG: In a tough economy, there is some good news for BLAM

October 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng   If you are wondering how the Bruce Lee Action Museum (BLAM) can overcome a dire economy, just look at its kick-off dinner held last Friday, Oct. 21, at the Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Asian Pacific American Experience, BLAM, Bruce Harrell, Bruce Lee, Chinese Americans, Great Wall Mall, Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant, Jerry Lee, Omar Lee, Perry Lee, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Shannon Lee, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4

BLOG: What’s a chef’s real job?

October 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng You would think cooking delicious meals, finding fresh ingredients, and creating inspiring menus are a chef’s duties. But Chef Lisa Nakamura, owner of Allium on Orcas Island, has a different take on her job. “Don’t ask me what I do. I bring people to the table,” said Nakamura in a video interview, […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Lisa Nakamura, Orcas Island, Publisher Ng's blog, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4, Westin Bellevue Hotel

BLOG: Chelesa Clinton gets a $300,000 offer

October 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng InterActiveCorp IAC named Chelsea Clinton to its board. The U.S. online media holding company  has offered her $300,000 a year. Obviously, IAC picked her because of her name, not because of what she has done. “Your mother’s name is nothing!” I told my son, laughing. “It would never find you a job. […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Chelsea Clinton, IAC, Publisher Ng's blog, Vol 30 No 44 | October 29 - November 4

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