By Sharon Lee Special for the Northwest Asian Weekly Much has been written about Tony Lee and his 40-year legacy in the fight against poverty. Tony was also a tireless […]
“Thanksgiving was how we kept track of each other”—The impacts of COVID-19 on the Thanksgiving traditions of Asian American families
By Suhani Dalal NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A medley of fold-up tables line the living room, whose original furniture was shoved up against the side walls. From the entrance of the […]
Restaurants concerned over new COVID-19 restrictions
“Many businesses are struggling to survive at best due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic,” said Markham McIntyre, executive vice president of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Indian American named co-chair of Biden’s COVID task force
On Nov. 9, Vivek Murthy was named one of the three co-chairs of the COVID-19 Advisory Board that will guide President-elect Joe Biden on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Murthy, […]
California elects 25-year-old lawmaker, youngest in 82 years
California has elected its youngest state lawmaker in more than eight decades, elevating a 25-year-old progressive Democrat who already has years of legislative experience to the state Assembly. Alex Lee […]
NY elects first South Asian Americans to state Assembly
Two Indian Americans were elected to the New York state Assembly on Nov. 3—making them the first South Asians voted into the lower house of the state Legislature. Both Democrats […]
Wisconsin elects its first Asian American representative
Restaurateur and activist Francesca Hong has won the 76th Assembly District—to become the first Asian American to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Hong defeated Republican candidate Patrick Hull, 88% […]
L.A. County Superior Court Judge Vincent Okamoto dies
Vincent Okamoto—a Vietnam war hero and decorated Vietnam War veteran who became a judge at the Los Angeles Superior Court—died in late September. He was 76 years old. Born in […]
WA doctor suspended
The Washington Medical Commission has indefinitely suspended the license of Dr. Vrajesh Patel. He was found guilty of three counts of assault and two counts of harassment and was sentenced […]
Fair housing groups: Redfin ‘redlines’ minority communities
Several fair housing organizations accused Redfin of systematic racial discrimination in a lawsuit on Oct. 29, saying the online real estate broker offers fewer services to homebuyers and sellers in minority communities—a type of digital redlining that has depressed home values and exacerbated historic injustice in the housing market.
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