During her lifetime, Corazon Aquino was a symbol of hope and change for Filipinos. She was the first female president in all of Asia. To many, Aquino was more than a president. She was considered to be a mother to all Filipinos, and her recent death has caused sorrow for many in Seattle.
Festival-goers didn’t let 100-degree weather bog them down at Pista Sa Nayon
For the last 20 years, Pista Sa Nayon (roughly translated, it means “festival now,” though it has a colloquial definition of “town festival”) has been a longstanding tradition for the Filipino community in Western Washington.
North Korea: 2 U.S. journalists pardoned
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il issued a “special pardon” freeing two jailed American journalists after talks with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, North Korea’s official news agency announced on Wednesday, Aug. 4.
There are more than friendships formed at the VFA
When asked what makes the summer youth program at the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) so special, 7-year-old Oanh Duong spouts a list of reasons without hesitation.
Seattle City Council candidates dish on API issues
In the midst of a highly contested election season, candidates for the Seattle City Council spoke with Asian Pacific Islander (API) community members at the Wing Luke Museum on July 30.
Editorial: In memory of Corazon Aquino
On Aug. 1 this month, former President of the Philippines Corazon Aquino passed away at the age of 76. Since then, Filipinos all over the world, many of which call her “Tita Cory” or Aunt Cory, have been mourning her death — and celebrating her life.
Commentary: Asian Americans must demand reform in their healthcare
The Asian American community has long borne the “model minority” myth which has contributed to concealing the major health concerns that face members of this community.
Letter: Constantine and Phillips story biased
Your story on the race for King County Executive, “Dow vs. Phillips” (issue 31, July 25–31) was uneven.
In fairness, it should have included Larry Phillips’ actual record of support for the API community. It’s also important to know who has endorsed him [which the story did not do].
House subcommittee to vote on bill that would investigate
Japanese Latin Americans (JLAs) who were interned by the United States government during World War II have waited more than 60 years for a full investigation of their experiences. However, their wait may soon be over.
Densho gets grant to preserve more Japanese American oral histories
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project has been awarded a grant of $112,500 in the first-ever cycle of the Japanese American Confinement Sites program, administered by the National Park Service.