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Youthful voice: “Life as an ESL Asian American”

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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

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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 […]

COMMENTARY: Support the right to marry

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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, […]

COMMENTARY: The arena in Sodo, yes or no?

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By Bob Santos FOR NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Chris Hansen, a wealthy guy who earns his living moving other people’s money around, seems  extra rich right now. He wants to build […]

Project documenting history of Southeast Seattle complete

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Seattle’s Historic Preservation program completed a three-year project documenting the history of Southeast Seattle. The finished product is a series of posters, essays, and reports which focus on the era […]

The reality of confrontation — Part 2 of 2: Why Black and Asian women differ when faced with racism

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By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Read part 1 of this story here. Recently, while Michelle Tran rode the bus with her cousin, Tran’s cousin made a comment to a […]