ad_wong.jpg (468×60)

SeattleSymphony

Northwest Asian Weekly

You are here: Home / Archives for Asian Americans

Editorial: More Asians are making their way into show biz

By

During the fall months, some of our favorite television shows start airing new episodes. Additionally, new programs make their way onto the air.

Sept. 16: InterIm’s Hyeok Kim named to commission for APIs

By

Hyeok Kim, executive director of InterIm Community Development Association, is one of several persons appointed to serve on President Barack Obama’s Advisory

Asians overcome cultural stigmas in order to treat Alzheimer’s

By

“In Asian culture, nobody will disagree with you if you want to take care of the elders,” said Sam Wan, chief executive officer and a founding member of Kin On,

What do Asians need to know about hepatitis B?

By

Research shows that as many as 2 million people in the country and 30,000 people in Washington state are living with chronic hepatitis B.

Get schooled by Women of Color Empowered

By

We all have a favorite educator that shaped us into the persons we are. Well, now there’s a chance to honor some of these unsung heroes on Sept. 24 at China Harbor Restaurant.

Karen Matsuda a trail blazer for women’s health services and nurse practioners

By

Karen Matsuda is a passionate nurse, an advocate for underrepresented communities and women’s health, and a deputy regional health administrator.

Editorial: Are racial conflicts between minorities swept under the rug by media and society?

By

In December 2009, we ran a story that many of our readers may have overlooked. At the time, even we didn’t think the story was front page worthy, so we tucked it away on page three.

Tough road ahead in adapting hip hop to Black and Asian communities

By

“Most of the rappers that I grew up listening to were Black,” said George Quibuyen, a Filipino American rapper who performs in the group Blue Scholars.

Phyllis Wise, first Asian American president of the UW, maintains a passion for science

By

“I was always interested in biology. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t.”

Editorial: Asian and Jewish communities exemplify the meaning of collaboration

By

This week, we are happy to report that the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of King County (APIC) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC)