culture – Page 31

Samsung steps up war with Apple

October 1, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Kelly Olsen The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A top Samsung executive says the company will take a bolder stance in its patent battle with smartphone and […]

The undocumented immigrants — Their daily challenges, their fears, and their hopes for the future

September 29, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly It was no surprise to her teacher, or perhaps even the students around her, that Jennifer* had the best grade — 104 percent — […]

Wise Words from Wise Heritage Keepers

September 22, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“As Americans we can each draw strength and a sense of identity from our cultures of origin while refusing to be defined or limited by the past.” — Dow Constantine […]

California lawmakers pass bill banning shark fin trade

September 17, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Don Thompson The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Californa (AP) — California’s Legislature sent Gov. Jerry Brown a bill seeking to ban the sale, trade, or possession of shark fins on […]

Shoreline a bright spot for thriving Korean Americans

September 8, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jean Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Among the cities in Washington with a large Korean American community presence, Shoreline stands out. Having had three Korean American elected officials, two of […]

IDENTITY: Growing up with a mixed background

September 1, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Michelle Wagner SYLP student When people first meet or see me, I’ve been told that it’s usually difficult to tell what ethnicity I am, and eventually, people ask me […]

IDENTITY: Losing the Chinese culture

September 1, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Daniel Luke SYLP student Over the past two to three decades, the rapid growth of modernization across the globe has caused much more value to be put into the […]

MODEL MINORITY: Stereotypes … can we put this flame out?

September 1, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Chris Lee SYLP student Stereotypes … now where do I begin? Stereotypes are extremely common in our culture. Whether you are judged by your race or by how you […]

MODEL MINORITY: Emerging as an Asian American

September 1, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Harrison Lo SYLP student Asian Americans were thought to be ninjas, to be seen and yet unseen in society. We are seen as the minority group that has it […]

Asian Pacific Cultural Center looking for artists for showcase

August 25, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is seeking artists who identify with or incorporate into their practice the cultural arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The Asia Pacific Arts […]