Many Asian people are able to live in the United States because they married U.S. citizens. It is one of the ways to become an American citizen.
Archives for 2009
LIHI makes people rethink definition of low-income housing
This year, Secou Diate purchased his first home, a brand new four-bedroom townhouse that his wife, daughter, and unborn baby will enjoy. For Diate, it was the perfect time to purchase. Interest rates were low. The unit was in a brand-new development and it was in his price range.
Outstanding Graduates
Are you an Asian American student graduating from high school or college? You may be eligible for the Northwest Asian Weekly’s Outstanding Graduates column.
May 16: Little Saigon gets cleaned up
The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington gathered a team of volunteers to clean and paint over graffiti on light posts and walls in the International District. ♦
New chair Ehrik Aldana
Skyline High School junior Ehrik Aldana was elected chair of the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council after serving one year on the council.
New president Hideki Kusuzawa
Kumon, the world’s largest after-school education company, promoted Hideki Kusuzawa to become the president of Kumon North America.
June 6: Judge Yu awarded by WSBA
The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Board of Governors awarded Seattle Superior Court Judge Mary Yu
July 4: Muslim team in Edmonds parade
A team of approximately 50 local Muslims took part in the 2009 Edmonds 4th of July Parade in Edmonds. The Muslim team carried its own banners and included youth, families, activists, U.S. military veterans, and community leaders.
House wants political as well as humanitarian reports on West Papua
In response to a West Papua national consensus, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a legislative statement, during the second week of June, calling for reports on the Indonesian government’s involvement in the province. Full legislation is going to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
Multicultural women attorneys have a new guide
On June 11, a group of lawyers from various backgrounds worked together to publish a guideline in regards to working in the law profession.
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