The Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 28, comprised of 38 naturalized citizens who “enrich the fabric of American culture and strengthen […]
2015 top stories — Seattle’s Chinatown loses its hero, receives a visit by Chinese President Xi, and hookah lounge controversy
Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly 1. Donnie Chin murder devastates community Hundreds of people gathered at Hing Hay Park for a memorial July 26, to honor the memory […]
EDITORIAL: Good news, good cheer — A “happy” list from 2015
There is no discounting that the International District/Chinatown had to deal with tragedy this year with the loss of neighborhood superman Donnie Chin. And the world’s and nation’s recent terrorist […]
UW appoints Cauce as president — The University’s first woman and openly gay president
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly It takes 154 years for the University of Washington to select a woman president. Ana Mari Cauce is the first woman, the first Latina, […]
GIX to be established in Bellevue
The University of Washington, Tsinghua University in China, and Microsoft Corp. announced June 18 they have selected Bellevue as the future home of the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), a partnership […]
Paving the way — Women of Color Empowered honorees overcome challenges to inspire leaders of tomorrow
By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly About 200 people gathered at the Westin Bellevue on May 11 to attend Northwest Asian Weekly’s
Women of color, as leaders today, inspire the leaders of tomorrow
Compiled by Abby Sun NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY During a time of economic downturn and uncertainty, leaders are needed in all sectors of society to foster innovation and progress. Three times […]