For the first time in the Washington state Legislature’s history, a Senate committee will be led by two South Asian women. State Sen. Yasmin Trudeau has been selected vice chair […]
Judge Sung confirmed
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Jennifer Sung to the Ninth Circuit on Dec. 15, making her the first Asian American to be nominated for the federal bench in Oregon. Sung […]
Sofia Chang named CEO of Girl Scouts of USA
Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) announced on Dec. 14 that it appointed Sofia Chang as its chief executive officer. Chang will be GSUSA’s first AAPI CEO, effective Jan. […]
Asian American women are NYC deputy mayors
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams appointed two Asian American women to be deputy mayors last week. Maria Torres-Springer and Meera Joshi will be two of six deputy mayors to […]
Lucy Koh confirmed to US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
On Dec. 13, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Lucy Koh to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a 50-45 vote. She will be the first Korean American […]
Chin elected to Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Two-time world bronze medalist Tiffany Chin has been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. The induction will take place on Jan. 9 at the Bridgestone Arena in […]
JACL 2022 Scholarship Program
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) 2022 National Scholarship and Awards Program is now underway. Guidelines, instructions, and applications are posted at jacl.org, and can be accessed by clicking the […]
AP names Tripathi, Liu as Entertainers of the Year
Two AAPI actors are among The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year. Simu Liu smashed through the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s comfort zone as its first Asian-led superhero stand-alone in […]
Yale dean Hsu dies
Mary Li Hsu, who nurtured Asian American life at Yale University, died on Nov. 8 after battling neuroendocrine cancer. Hsu was 63 and she passed away in her Manhattan home. […]
Minato appointed to WHEFA board
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Jasmine Minato as the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority (WHEFA)’s newest board member, effective Nov. 9. Minato has an extensive background in fundraising, higher-education development, […]
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