The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting funding applications for its Youth Arts program. The program supports arts training for Seattle’s middle and high school youth outside of school hours in all artistic disciplines, including visual and literary arts, theater, music, dance, and film.
Commentary: Be counted on April 1
In about 100 days, on April 1, the 2010 Census — the nationwide head count required by the Constitution — begins. And it is critical for Asian Americans, a community likely to have some problems due to language barriers or fear of the government, to be counted.
Letter: Chinese Americans protest the Bodies exhibit
We watched, with repulsion, the return of the Bodies exhibit to Seattle this fall. We are offended and disgusted at the disingenuous attempt to disguise the commercial displaying of human bodies as “education.” There are ways to educate the general public about the human body and disease without mining dead bodies for their shock value.
Raymond Jiro Takisaki: Father, business owner, military man, and dedicated volunteer
Takisaki had eight siblings and was living in Seattle when the United States entered World War II. His mother, Mine Takehana, died soon after she gave birth to her last child. Takisaki and his siblings were raised by their father, Tomotsu S. Takizaki (the spelling of the surname was later changed), a grocery store and antique store owner, who was born in Tokyo.
EDI launches 2010 leadership program
The Executive Development Institute (EDI), which partners with businesses in the Pacific Northwest to provide culturally-tailored leadership programs for Asian Pacific and Latino emerging leaders and managers, is currently actively recruiting emerging leaders at corporations and community organizations in the Puget Sound for its Leadership Discovery and Leadership Navigation Programs beginning in March.
Martial-artist reflects on a career of triumphs and the challenges of ADD
In his early 20s, when the local martial arts community referred to him as a “black sheep martial artist” for developing his own unique style called yee jong kune do, he could reach higher than six feet from the ground.
Former Microsoft manager blends technology, teddy bears, and tourism
John Chen’s passions — technology, adventure, and human change — have combined in such a way to create a successful corporate team-building business. His current project enables individuals and groups to enjoy a special “high-tech treasure hunt” in downtown Seattle.
Attention: Municipal League calls for nominations
The Municipal League of King County is calling for nominations for its annual Civic Awards to honor those who are working to improve the community. The Centennial Civic Awards will be presented at the League’s centennial celebration dinner on March 18, 2010.
Senators urge Census Bureau and Locke to hire unemployed
The Census Bureau responded that “in these difficult times, we’ve made it a priority to hire reliable people who need jobs.” It said the agency has worked with the Labor Department to recruit people looking for work and has partnered regionally and locally with one-stop employment centers. The bureau said it has also worked with state and local governments to ensure that temporary census workers not lose certain benefits.
APAs are still absent from many corporate board rooms
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) recently unveiled the findings of its 2009 Corporate Governance Report measuring Asian Pacific American (APA) inclusion on the boards of Fortune 100 companies. Seventy-six percent of Fortune 100 companies lack Asian Pacific American representation on their boards.