The Board of Trustees of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience announced on May 14 that longtime executive director, Beth Takekawa, will retire. Her last day […]
Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans
By BRIAN SLODYSKO WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress approved legislation on May 18 intended to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sending President Joe […]
SeaTac International Mall grand opening
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce hosted a socially-distanced grand opening for SeaTac International Mall on May 4 at 20804 International Boulevard in SeaTac. The event was attended by several […]
Go For Broke stamps
A new United States forever stamp pays tribute to American soldiers of Japanese heritage who served in the U.S. military during World War II. The U.S. Postal Service has titled […]
Cheng named president of Connecticut college system
Terrence Cheng, an only child of Taiwanese immigrants who rose in the academic world to become director of the University of Connecticut’s Stamford campus, was appointed on May 7 as […]
Ortiz Jones, next undersecretary of U.S. Air Force?
If the Senate confirms her, Gina Ortiz Jones will become the first woman of color and Filipino American to serve as undersecretary of the U.S. Air Force. President Joe Biden […]
Chew receives Anne Focke Arts Leadership Award
The University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design announced that Ron Chew is the 2021 recipient of the Anne Focke Arts Leadership Award. An online celebratory […]
WA state COVID news, updates, resources, and services
If you have a child age 18 or younger they can receive free food from the schools. Adults with disabilities who are enrolled in educational programs can also qualify for school meals. In many cases, these meals are being delivered or dropped at off-school locations such as bus stops. Contact your school district to find out if they offer free meals.
Jhene Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhene Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by The […]
Personal ties: Harris’ family in India where COVID rages
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — G. Balachandran turned 80 this spring—a milestone of a birthday in India, where he lives. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, he […]
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