Our country is in the midst of a long overdue reckoning with racial injustices and systemic inequality. While those issues have finally moved to the front of our collective focus, environmental justice and impacts of pollution and climate change on communities of color still need much greater attention.
The time to Stop AAPI Hate is NOW
As King County elected officials of Asian descent, we are outraged by the increase in hate incidents directed at members of our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in this country. A new report by Stop AAPI Hate documented nearly 3,800 hate incidents nationwide during the past 12 months.
Homegrown spine surgeon returns to care for local AAPI population
It’s been a tough road during COVID, with his operating room being converted into a COVID intensive care unit during his time at the heart of the pandemic in New York.
PICTORIAL: Rallies against anti-Asian violence
From left: Protest organizer Seneca Nguyen, 10, and his dad, Matt, at Hing Hay Park (Photo by Assunta Ng)
Family, it’s complicated: Book recommendations
Meet Bảo Nguyễn and Linh Mai, two Vietnamese American teens who go to the same high school and whose families both own phở restaurants.
A-pop! White people are ruining ‘bamboo ceiling’ for us!
I know we’ve all had a really terrible week, and it feels a bit discordant to read frivolous pop culture news. But I hope this column gives you a break from the heaviness.
Ed Hill comedy special hits Amazon and Apple TV
Taiwanese-Canadian comedian Ed Hill released his first comedy special, which is now available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. The special, which was originally scheduled for a live audience last spring, was changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PICTORIAL: #StopAAPIHate rallies across western Washington
Speakers at the March 13 rally at Hing Hay Park: Chris Stearns, Nathan Duong, Khang Nguyen, Debra Erdene, Frank Irigon, Gary Locke, Dow Constantine, Quang Nguyen, Noriko Nasu, Larry Gossett, Girmay Zahilay, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Bob Hasegawa, Joe Nguyen, Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Michael Itti, Sam Cho, Matt Toles, Janice Zahn, and Kim-Khanh Van.
Bruce Harrell wants to be mayor, again
Bruce Harrell officially announced his campaign for Seattle Mayor at a press conference on March 16.
Fryer grease plays a role in Clean Fuel Standard
“Do your french fries fight climate change?” the ad asks. What about pork katsu or egg rolls? Yes! It’s a thing—fryer grease can become low carbon clean fuel. Affordable, sustainable, and healthy?
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