By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Janet Liang, the young woman whose battle with cancer went viral online earlier this year, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, at MD
1986 — Ellison Onizuka, the first Asian American to reach space, dies in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
1993 — Connie Chung becomes the first Asian American nightly news anchor for a major network.
1996 — Gary Locke becomes the first Asian American governor of a state in the continental United States.
2000 — Norman Y. Mineta becomes the first Asian American to serve in the cabinet of the president after being appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Bill Clinton.
2001 — Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao becomes the first Asian American woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet.
2010 — Far East Movement become first Asian American group to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Youthful voice: “Life as an ESL Asian American”
During my childhood, I struggled with learning English. I often used “Chinglish” words, such as “fire rice,” instead of, “fried rice.” I was made fun of for not speaking English correctly, but that’s OK, because I don’t remember much about being teased, anyway …
NPR receives $1.5 million for race, ethnicity coverage
By Suzanne Gamboa The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — National Public Radio, criticized in recent years for their lack of diversity of its staff and coverage, is using a […]
Army sergeant sentenced in Danny Chen abuse case
By Staff The Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — An Army sergeant was sentenced
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