The Chinese Institute of Engineers Seattle hosted its annual convention on Sept. 8 at the Westin Bellevue. The event featured a special tribute to the late Edwin Mah “Ed” Lee — the first and only Asian American mayor of San Francisco, and Seattle native. Jenette Ramos, a Boeing senior vice president, gave the keynote speech. […]
Korean BBQ Cook Off
The Korean American Coalition – Washington (KAC-WA) empowered, elevated, and fed the community with 120 pounds of kalbi at the 10th Annual Korean BBQ Cook Off on Sept. 1. KAC-WA took home 2nd place, while the 1st place winner was Korean American Health Professionals Association. Korean American Bar Association took 3rd place.
Claudia Li’s first runway show featured only Asian models
On Sept. 9 at New York Fashion Week, Asian designer Claudia Li showcased a cast of 35 all-Asian models in her first fashion week catwalk show. She said, “It’s about representation within Asian women — there are so many different types of us, and we haven’t been represented in a diverse way. I just really […]
$1.7 million for senior centers
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced $1.7 million in awards for senior centers in Seattle on Sept. 7. Twelve nonprofit centers across the city will receive awards ranging from $67,000 to $180,000 in 2019, including Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Chinese Information and Service Center, and International Drop-In Center. “As our City grows less affordable, we must […]
Thai police arrest 12 for sharing Facebook rape allegation
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand have arrested 12 people who shared a Facebook post about a British tourist’s allegation that police had refused to accept her rape complaint. A lawyer for the 12 Thai men said on Sept. 6 that they were arrested in several different provinces on charges of violating the Computer Crime […]
Alibaba’s Jack Ma to step down
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Jack Ma, who founded e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and helped launch China’s e-commerce boom, announced on Sept. 9 that he will step down as the company’s chairman next September. In a letter released by Alibaba, Ma said he will be succeeded by CEO Daniel Zhang, an […]
India decriminalizes homosexual acts in landmark verdict
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s supreme court struck down a colonial-era law on Sept. 6 that made gay sex punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a landmark victory for gay rights that one judge said would “pave the way for a better future.’’ The 1861 law, a relic […]
Crazy Rich Asians star added to movie poster
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Henry Golding is cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. His image has been added to brand-new posters for “A Simple Favor” — a Paul Feig neo-noir comedy that opened in theaters on Sept. 14. In the new poster, Golding has been upgraded to first-name-only basis alongside Anna (Kendrick) […]
Pediatric resident meets nurse who cared for him as newborn
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY PALO ALTO, Calif. — Pediatric resident Brandon Seminatore was doing a month-long rotation at the same neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where he was cared for as a newborn, when he came across someone from his past. Vilma Wong, 54, has worked in the NICU at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital […]
“Beyond Reconciliation” event highlights Japan-US partnership
By Jessica Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The room was packed to the gills. At one table sat dignitaries from the United States and Japan, including U.S. congressmen, the Japanese Consul General in Seattle, and high-ranking officers from the U.S. and Japanese armed forces. At another table were surviving members of the 442nd battalion, including […]