By Janice Nesamani Northwest Asian Weekly A calling to help those in need motivated three individuals to start Dream Vision Charity. Their first project provides backpacks to children hit by […]
Leana Wen, Chinese-born doctor, is new Planned Parenthood leader
By David Crary The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese immigrant who fled her native country when she was 8 was named on Sept. 12 as Planned Parenthood’s […]
Rosie Rimando, South Seattle College’s new president, says diversity comes first
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Seeing how the school system treated students of color motivated Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, the new president of South Seattle College (SSC), to start a career […]
2018 CIE/USA – SEA annual convention
The Chinese Institute of Engineers Seattle hosted its annual convention on Sept. 8 at the Westin Bellevue. The event featured a special tribute to the late Edwin Mah “Ed” Lee […]
Korean BBQ Cook Off
The Korean American Coalition – Washington (KAC-WA) empowered, elevated, and fed the community with 120 pounds of kalbi at the 10th Annual Korean BBQ Cook Off on Sept. 1. KAC-WA […]
Claudia Li’s first runway show featured only Asian models
On Sept. 9 at New York Fashion Week, Asian designer Claudia Li showcased a cast of 35 all-Asian models in her first fashion week catwalk show. She said, “It’s about […]
$1.7 million for senior centers
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced $1.7 million in awards for senior centers in Seattle on Sept. 7. Twelve nonprofit centers across the city will receive awards ranging from $67,000 to $180,000 […]
Thai police arrest 12 for sharing Facebook rape allegation
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand have arrested 12 people who shared a Facebook post about a British tourist’s allegation that police had refused to accept her rape complaint. A […]
Alibaba’s Jack Ma to step down
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Jack Ma, who founded e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and helped launch China’s e-commerce boom, announced on Sept. 9 that he will […]
India decriminalizes homosexual acts in landmark verdict
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s supreme court struck down a colonial-era law on Sept. 6 that made gay sex punishable by up to 10 years […]
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