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Asian Americans rejoice as Lin smashes stereotypes

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By Jesse Washington The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — They know what it feels like to be overlooked. People, they say, assume they are weak, servile, out of place. So […]

Former U.S. Ambassador Curtis S. Chin says New Year offers opportunity for APIs

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By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Despite the downturned economy, opportunities are thriving for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (APIs) that want to be involved in business, government, and community and […]

Celebrate Asia! to feature prodigy violinist Hahn-Bin and pipa player Jie Ma

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By Vivian Miezianko Northwest Asian Weekly Now that the Lunar New Year festivities are over, where can one find a jubilant event that the entire family can participate in? Where […]

Diversity Makes a Difference — Part 3

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Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines. Students are nominated […]

Stories about LOVE — NWAW’s February must-reads

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By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Cinder” By Marissa Meyer Feiwel and Friends, 2012 At 16, Cinder is the best mechanic in New Beijing. From androids to hovers, there is […]

BLOG: Jeremy Lin. Yao Ming. Basketball. Seattle.

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By Assunta Ng Since the Sonics moved to Oklahoma, I lost interest in basketball. Then, Lin-fever hit me. Last Sunday morning, I finally had a chance to watch him for […]

Elevating game — Social media bringing rock group New Heights new fans

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By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly A chance meeting at a mutual friend’s benefit event during high school spawned the birth of a young rock group that was originally a […]

Heritage keepers — Women of Color Empowered honorees share secrets of the past to build brighter future

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By Nan Nan Liu Northwest Asian Weekly “If people know what their culture is, they have lots to be proud of. They also recognize other cultures and celebrate and embrace […]