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Editorial: Community centers spared, but public safety a big concern

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On Sept. 23, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn hosted a town hall meeting at the International District/Chinatown Community Center (IDCCC). About 300 people attended.

Former scientist now a funny man

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Comedian Joe Wong grew up in the rural Jilin province in China during the 1980s. During this time, there was a comedy radio show named “Xiangsheng” (“Cross Talk”) that was popular.

A new season of Asians: A-pop is a monthly column of all things Asian in popular culture

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Fall is shaping up to be a season of new beginnings for Asian American celebrities, and personally, I am very excited for them.

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.

Racial violence changes U.S. student and his school

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) — Duong Nghe Ly cannot wait to begin his senior year at South Philadelphia High School.

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

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“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.

Korean women married to non-Koreans find kindred spirits at local conference

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As a first generation Korean American married to a non-Korean man, Lea Armstrong had to overcome challenges uncommon in other marriages, including cultural

Small business conference to look at being culturally savvy and the bottom line

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Cultural awareness in business goes beyond recognizing diversity. Being respectful of other cultures and building cross-cultural communication can open the doors to new opportunities.

Asians to make a splash on TV — sadly, not all in a good way

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This month, it’s all about the television stars (or wannabe stars)! “K-Town” was cast and the pilot has been shot, but it hasn’t been picked up.