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A-pop! As some careers take off, another sadly ends

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A monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly 2012 must be a lucky year because the future is looking bright for Asians, […]

Whoa and wow! — 30 years of challenges and wonders

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By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In September 1981, when I dreamed of starting a newspaper, I was a mother with a baby and toddler. Most people called me nuts, […]

USPAACC holds focus group in Seattle

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On Dec. 16, the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) held a focus group with about 12 American business owners based in Seattle at the Pike […]

Shawn Wong and Eric Byler to talk about “Americanese” at screening

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“Americanese” a film from Director Eric Byler, is being screened at a one-night engagement on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at SIFF Cinema at the Uptown (511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle). Director Eric Byler and author Shawn […]

Oakland mayor under fire over Occupy protests

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By Terence Chea and Terry Collins The Associated Press Oakland Mayor Jean Quan at Oakland’s Lake Merritt OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Mayor Jean Quan made history in January when […]

EDITORIAL: Jean Quan, the story of a failed Asian American politician

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This week, the contentious friction between Oakland’s mayor Jean Quan and her constituents continues heating up. She started her administration with such promise, too.

The top 10 Asian American sports stars of 2011

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By Jason J. Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly It’s that time to reflect on the past year in Asian American sports. Our annual top 10 list includes many familiar names, as […]