Asian Americans – Page 17

White House to honor Batayola as a ‘champion’

April 24, 2014 By Admin

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Teresita Batayola, CEO of International Community Health Services (ICHS), is one of 11 “Champions of Change” from across the nation being honored by the […]

COMMENTARY: Expand opportunities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

April 4, 2014 By Admin

By Sefa Aina For Northwest Asian Weekly In February, President Obama launched his My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to expand opportunity for all young men and boys of color. This initiative […]

BLOG: Impressive art raises 400K for the Wing

April 3, 2014 By Admin

By Assunta Ng The Wing Luke Asian Museum showcased a parade of impressive Asian Americans’ artwork at its annual dinner last Saturday at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel. More than 50 […]

Most uninsured AANHPIs may be eligible for coverage

March 28, 2014 By Admin

According to a new report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, eight out of 10 (1.6 million) uninsured Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians,

COMMENTARY: Chinese Americans to benefit from the Affordable Care Act

March 28, 2014 By Admin

By Daphne Kwok For Northwest Asian Weekly Almost one in seven Chinese Americans does not have health insurance.

EDITORIAL: Legal marijuana: Should you be very afraid?

March 27, 2014 By Admin

There’s no denying it, legal marijuana is happening. But is it a good or a bad thing? Possibly a little of both.

APIs encouraged to sign up for health care before March 31 deadline

March 21, 2014 By Admin

According to a new report released by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, eight out of 10 (1.6 million) uninsured Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) […]

Chinese Americans to Benefit from the Affordable Care Act

March 19, 2014 By Admin

By Daphne Kwok Almost one in seven Chinese Americans does not have health insurance.

Exhibit follows Asian pioneers in the Northwest

March 14, 2014 By Admin

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly One of the first things you notice inside the “Grit” exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum is a gas

Asian Americans nominated for key White House admin positions

March 14, 2014 By Admin

President Obama announced on March 6 that he will nominate Nani A. Coloretti to be the Deputy Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Erika Lizabeth Moritsugu as Assistant […]