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Cho fired after less than one year with Trail Blazers

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On Monday, May 23, Burmese American Rich Cho was fired as general manager of the Portland Trail Blazers. Cho was the ninth general manager in Trail Blazers’ history

Blog: 12 ways to celebrate APA month

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Just because there is no designated holiday doesn’t mean we should not educate our youth and ourselves to bring joy and meaning into our lives.

Upcoming conference for women focuses on investing in one’s self

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Invest in Yourself is the theme of WIN!, a day-long leadership conference to be held on June 4 at the Microsoft Conference Center. WIN! stands for Women in NAAAP

‘Sex in Seattle’ nears its end with the penultimate episode

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Kathy Hsieh’s writing career began in the ninth grade when her language arts teacher asked students to write a script for a class assignment. Hsieh wrote a comedic retelling

Too many eligible Asians fail to apply for citizenship

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After 14 years in the United States, Jenny Yang, who came from Korea, finally attained citizenship. Soon after her citizenship ceremony in

Report reveals state budget cuts exacerbate racial disparities

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A new report, “The Color of Cuts: The Disproportionate Impact of Budget Cuts on Communities of Color in Washington State,” written by the Washington

March 17: Sefa Aina named vice chair of Presidential Advisory Commission on APIs

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Sefa Aina, a leader in the Pacific Islander community and an associate dean of students at Pomona College, will serve as vice chairman of the President’s Advisory Commission