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 …
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”
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
COMMENTARY: Support the right to marry
This fall, Washington voters will be asked to approve Referendum 74 to keep our state’s historic new law, which allows committed gay and lesbian couples to marry. As community leaders, […]
BLOG: McDermott supports APIs
By Assunta Ng Congressman Jim McDermott expanded the 7th Congressional district to include cities like Normandy Park, Burien, Edmonds, and more.
BLOG: Sen. Steve Hobbs is moving up
When Sen. Hobbs first announced his candidacy for the Congress, the Asian community gave him a cold shoulder. One reason is that there were as many as seven candidates fighting […]
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