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Stories told by comedians and a plastic surgeon that should have been one — NWAW’s monthly must-reads

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By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)” By Mindy Kaling Crown Archetype, 2011 Before she became known as the self-involved, boy-crazy Kelly […]

Filmmaker Robert Lieberman captures the life and struggles of Burmese citizens in “They Call It Myanmar”

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By Shelley Seale for Northwest Asian Weekly “They Call It Myanmar” is the story of Burma, told with stunning footage shot clandestinely over a two-year period by filmmaker Robert H. […]

Musical legend Lea Salonga rises from Manila to Broadway

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By Evangeline Cafe Northwest Asian Weekly Before she won a Tony Award for her acclaimed portrayal of Kim in the hit musical “Miss Saigon,” Lea Salonga captivated audiences inside her […]

Righting a wrong — Congress seeks to amend Civil Rights Act for benefit of cannery workers

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By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Congressman Jim McDermott introduced a bill last week that would right a wrong inflicted upon many Asian American cannery workers more than 30 years […]

Queer APIs use identities to address violence and oppression

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Part 2 of 2 in a series about the difficulties APIs face when it comes to sexual identity By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly The feeling of disdain was palpable […]

Diversity Makes a Difference — final part

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Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines. Students are nominated […]