In a show of unity, six prominent Congressional Caucuses introduced a joint resolution today that affirms diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as essential pillars of the American Dream and integral to the nation’s prosperity, safety, and democracy.
Amanda Nguyen gives impressive talk in Seattle about women’s rights and outer space
You wouldn’t think one person could be involved in so many things.
Students: Apply by Jan. 16 to new Youth Civic Engagement Program for teens
The City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights launched a new Youth Civic Engagement Program, designed to equip high school students with knowledge and skills to drive powerful change in their communities.
Civil rights groups criticize recent House votes on China legislation
Several civil rights organizations, including Stop AAPI Hate, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, and the Asian American Scholar Forum, have strongly criticized recent votes in the U.S. House of Representatives concerning China-related legislation.
EDITORIAL: Seattle APIs need to honor MLK legacy at Jan. 18 march and rally
This Monday, Jan. 18, many Americans across the nation — but not enough — will celebrate and honor the legacy of the most famous Civil Rights activist in this country. Instead of treating this federal holiday like any other day off of work, we strongly urge you to attend and participate in the 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, a rally and march, at Garfield High School in Seattle.
Asian groups file complaint over Harvard admission
By Jesse J. Holland Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An alliance of Asian American groups on Friday filed a federal complaint against Harvard University, saying that the school and other […]
Gaming, gender shifts, and a Samurai among Panthers
By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly In Real Life Written by Cory Doctorow, Illustrated by Jen Wang First Second, 2014 After a guest speaker visits her class at school, Anda […]
Past, present Asian activists connect and share insights
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Speed dating brings total strangers together to meet each other and talk about themselves, all within one five-minute round after another with new partners.<!–more–> […]
COMMENTARY: Expand opportunities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
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 […]
New Seattle employment law limits use of criminal history
On Nov. 1, a new employment law went into effect in the City of Seattle. The Seattle Job Assistance Ordinance (JAO) limits how employers can use criminal records for hiring […]