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VISIONARY: Resolving regrets and fighting for rights — Seattle OCA continues supporting the Asian American community

October 8, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nodyia Fedrick Northwest Asian Weekly If you check out the OCA-Greater Seattle’s website you’ll read a standard description of what the 20-year-old nonprofit is about: social justice and civil rights for its Asian community. But speak to its members and you’re sure to hear the message come alive. “When there’s injustice being done, we’re […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Donnie Chin, Douglas Chin, International Children, Nodyia Fedrick, Northwest Asian Weekly, OCA, Regret Resolution, Seattle City Councils, Seattle City Hall Photo, Seattle Public Schools Social Studies, Vol 34 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Washington State, Washington Territory

Seattle officially expresses regret

August 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed the Chinese Resolution on Aug. 14, which expresses regret for anti-Chinese legislation passed by the Washington Territory and previous Seattle City Councils in the 1800s. The resolution also recognizes the past and continuing contributions of the Chinese to Seattle and reaffirms the City’s commitment to the civil rights of all […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Bruce Harrell, Chinese Americans, Doug Chin, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Nick Licata, Seattle City Councils, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Vol 34 No 35 | August 22 - August 28, Washington Territory

“We shouldn’t bury our history” — Seattle officially announces regrets

August 7, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution August 3 that expresses regret for anti-Chinese legislation passed by the Washington Territory and previous Seattle City Councils in the 1800s. “We shouldn’t bury our history,” said Councilmember Nick Licata, the legislation’s sponsor. “Discriminatory policies ripple from the past and still affect Chinese communities today.” As a […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember Nick Licata, Councilmembers Bruce Harrell, Greater Seattle Chapter, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Mayor Ed Murray, Seattle City Councils, Vol 34 No 33 | August 8 - August 14, Washington Territory

Seeking resolution for a sad chapter in Seattle’s history

July 23, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata will introduce a resolution July 29 that expresses regret for the anti-Chinese legislation and riots in the 1800s. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of Chinese to Seattle, and reaffirms the City’s commitment to civil rights of all people. “The early Chinese contributed greatly to the […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Chinatown, Chinese Americans, Chinese Exclusion Act, Chinese Police, Geary Act, Lake Washington Canal, Lake Washington Ship Canal, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pioneer Square, Scott Act, Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata, United States Congress, Vol 34 No 31 | July 25 - July 31, WHEREAS, Washington Territory

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