2019 – Page 24

Pushing limits and possibilities Lt. Gov. Habib summited Kilimanjaro

October 10, 2019 By Admin

Because it’s there. You don’t necessarily need to see it to know it’s there—the highest mountain in Africa —Mount Kilimanjaro.

BLOG: Cosmetics vs. food — Which works better for your skin?

October 10, 2019 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “You have nice skin, what cosmetics brand do you use?” many women asked me. Well, ladies, that’s the wrong question to ask. You should […]

EDITORIAL: Harvard admissions

October 10, 2019 By Admin

A group that opposes affirmative action said it would appeal an Oct. 1 ruling in which U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs concluded that Harvard’s “holistic” admissions policy does […]

PICTORIAL: 10th Annual Ethnic Media Candidates Meet and Greet

October 10, 2019 By Admin

Thirty-eight candidates and nearly 100 people attended the 10th Annual Ethnic Media Candidates Meet and Greet at Joyale Seafood Restaurant in Seattle on Sept. 19.

Renton Multicultural Festival

October 7, 2019 By Admin

The fourth annual Renton Multicultural Festival was held on Sept. 13 and 14. The event had a full lineup of entertainment, including music and dance performances, booths, and arts and […]

Rajeev Majumdar is the first state bar president of South Asian descent

October 7, 2019 By Admin

Rajeev Majumdar has been sworn in as president of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). Washington Supreme Court Justice Steven González administered the oath of office at a ceremony in […]

Judy Yu to be honored at DLEC’s 2019 annual dinner

October 7, 2019 By Admin

Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) will honor community advocate Judy Yu with the Dream Award during its annual dinner celebration on Oct. 12. The Dream Award was established to recognize […]

Seattle welcomes Norman Mineta

October 7, 2019 By Admin

The University of Washington will host a special screening with Norman Mineta, featuring the recently released documentary, “Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story.” Mineta is the former U.S. […]

Abejuela becomes Virginia’s first Asian American female judge

October 7, 2019 By Admin

On Sept. 27, Maha-Rebekah Abejuela, a former prosecutor, became the first Asian American woman to be a judge in Virginia. The daughter of Filipino immigrants. Abejuela was motivated to pursue […]

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to run for office

October 5, 2019 By Admin

By EILEEN NG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong announced on Sept. 28 plans to contest local elections and warned that any attempt to […]