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Breaking the bamboo ceiling

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The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2008 American Community Survey (ACS) indicates that a gender wage gap still exists. The median income of women is still 77.9 percent that of men.

Three in Seattle accused of food stamp trafficking

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Federal authorities and Seattle police have arrested three people and raided two grocery stores as part of what they describe as an undercover investigation into food stamp trafficking.

Female Asian actresses on the rise to stardom

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Welcome back to another month of Asian American entertainment news! This fall, a number of Asian Americans embark on new projects.

Editorial: More Asians are making their way into show biz

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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

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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

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“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?

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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

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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

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