Did you know that only 3.3% of U.S. psychologists are Asian, and fewer than 1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander?
Patsy Surh O’Connell talks community and culture
Patsy Surh O’Connell is a prominent member of the state’s AANHPI community.
Bellevue celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with art exhibit
More than 150 people gathered at Bellevue City Hall on Friday evening to celebrate the opening of the city’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Art Exhibit.
The model minority myth won’t keep a roof over your head
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and stories that shape our communities.
Communities up and down the Sound prepare to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
“We can certainly feel that there is a level of concern and anxiety currently within the community,” the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)’s Damien Craig said of the area’s Japanese American community’s feelings regarding the anti-immigrant rhetoric at the federal level, as they prepare for AAPI Heritage Month.
Study: More heart health research needed on Asian subgroups
A new Kaiser Permanente study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention meeting this week underscores the significant differences in cardiovascular risk factors across Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander populations.
Bill for Asian American History in school cut down in committee
State Senate Bill 5574, a bill which would require Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) history to be taught in K-12 social studies in Washington state by the 2029-2030 school year, did not make its way out of committee.
Bill to teach Asian American history in the classroom by 2029 introduced to WA Senate
Following years of collaboration with Washington state students, educators, community organizations, legislators, and other stakeholders, the Washington chapter of the Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)-focused group, Make Us Visible (MUV), has announced that a bill meant to integrate AANHPI history into the state’s classrooms has been introduced to the Washington State Senate.
Trump administration shutters White House AANHPI Commission
Among the 58 executive orders President Donald Trump rescinded on the eve of his inauguration on Jan. 20 was one creating a commission to advance equal opportunity within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.
Golden Circle 2025 award recipients announced
Next week, the Northwest Asian Weekly will release a series of profiles highlighting Seattle recipients of the 2025 Golden Circle awards.