This week, we are pleased to report that two of our past editorial topics have been resolved. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has renamed its Yellow Line to Gold Line. Also, Chinese immigrant Qing Hong Wu has been pardoned by New York’s Gov. David Paterson.
Letter: UW Provost Phyllis Wise is not a friend to women
To the Editor:
A friend called to my attention the [editorial] in your [Jan. 23–29 issue] that indicated you thought that Phyllis Wise is a good example of an Asian women who would bring a woman’s perspective to Nike.
Letter: To immigration reform advocates: Teen pregnancy must be curbed
Presently, well over 15 million U.S.-born citizens and legal immigrants, including open border advocates, have lost their jobs. Although some immigrants are great assets to the U.S., it is simply selfish, shortsighted, and irresponsible to promote amnesty and ever increasing immigration to gain political clout.
Letter: Art story enlightening, but could’ve used more art
To the Editor:
I just read the article “Using Art to End Violence” by April Nishimura in the NWAW [in the Feb. 27-March 5 issue] and was glad to see it. I must agree with Ignacio’s comments about two different identities being complicated.
Blog: What is the best way to educate foreigners at a Chinese restaurant?
However, these strangers ended up educating me instead. It was their first time in America. Boy, did I make some bad decisions.
Blog: Move over, Starbucks!
I had no idea that a tour on King Street South, to Tsue Chong Fortune Cookie Company and the Wing Luke Museum, would transform into a “tea” adventure for the European Muslims.
Feb. 20: CISC holds first-ever walkathon
The Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) held its first annual walkathon fundraising event at Safeco Field.
March 8: Jeffrey Hattori is new Nikkei Concerns CEO
Jeffery Hattori was appointed by the Nikkei Concerns (NC) Board of Directors as NC’s new chief executive officer (CEO).
Feb. 24: Washington Scholars up for Coca-Cola scholarships
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation named 253 finalists in its 2010 Class of Scholars from a pool of 2,200 semifinalists.
March 7: Seattle Chinese Women’s Club holds a welcome party
The Seattle Chinese Women’s Club (SCWC) was held at the Bellevue Hilton and was attended by 300 people including Director General Daniel Liao and Director Jeffrey Yu of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle (TECO).