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22nd annual MAP Bridging the Gap Breakfast

October 31, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Hon. Lloyd Hara and Rep. Jim McDermott were honored at the University of Washington (UW) Multicultural Alumni Partnership’s (MAP) Bridging the Gap Breakfast on Oct. 22. McDermott received the 2016 MAP Samuel E. Kelly Award for his work in supporting vulnerable populations. Hara was given the 2016 MAP Distinguished Alumni Award. Also honored were […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, BRIDGING THE GAP BREAKFAST, Jim McDermott, Lloyd Hara, MAP, UW, VOL 35 NO 44 OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 4

EDITORIAL: APIs and Latinos Americans are underrepresent in all levels of government — this has to change now

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A report released this week by the New American Leaders Project, a nonpartisan organization, found that fewer than 2 percent 500,000 seats in state and local offices nationwide are held by Asian Americans or Latino. There is a clear disparity in representation here, as these voters comprise 20 percent of the U.S. population. The report […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2016, Asian Americans, Jim McDermott, Latinos Americans, New American Leaders Project, Phillip Yin, Pramila Jayapal, United States, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5

Jayapal poised for Congress?

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 21, Washington state Sen. Pramila Jayapal announced her congressional bid in Washington state’s 7th district, in hopes of succeeding U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, who is retiring and vacating his seat after 14 terms.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2012, 2016, American Dream, Capitol Hill, Georgetown University, Hate Free Zone, India, Jim McDermott, MSNBC, Northwest Asian Weekly, Northwestern University, Pramila Jayapal, Seattle Met, South Asian Americans, Stacy Nguyen, United States, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5, Wall Street, women of color

MAP celebrates 20 years of volunteer service on Oct 25

October 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

University of Washington Alumni Association Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of the formation of the MAP club and also hosting its annual “Bridging the Gap” breakfast.

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific American, Bob Santos, Carmela Lim, Carol Simmons, International Business, Jim McDermott, Larry Gossett, MAP, Roberto Maestas, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Social Work, Vol 33 No 42 | October 11 - October 17

WASITRAC hosts India Ambassador to U.S. Nirupama Rao

September 23, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State–India Trade Relations Action Committee (WASITRAC) hosted a reception to welcome India Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao on Sept. 13 at the Westin Seattle. Rao was appointed ambassador in September 2011. Previously, she served as the second-ever woman Indian Foreign Secretary, the top diplomat for Indian foreign relations, from 2009 to […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, 2011, 2013, Consul General, India, Indian Embassy, Jim McDermott, United States, Vol 32 No 39 | September 21 - September 27, WASITRAC, Westin Seattle

New citizens take oath on Independence Day

July 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Four-hundred eighty-seven new citizens of the United States took their oaths of allegiance on July 4 at the Seattle Center as part of the Ethnic Heritage Council’s 29th Annual Naturalization Ceremony.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Annual Naturalization Ceremony, Ethnic Heritage Council, Independence Day, India, Jagdish Sharma, Jay Inslee, Jim McDermott, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation, Philippines, Seattle Center, South Korea, United States, Vol 32 No 29 | July 13 - July 19, Western Washington

BLOG: Mistaken identities

March 29, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng McDermott and McDermott Why did Congressman Jim McDermott, 76, of the 7th District, and King County Councilmember Joe McDermott,

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, Africa, Annual Potato Fest, Assunta Ng, Cyrus Habib, DNA, George Ng, Habib Habib, Iranian American, Jim McDermott, London, New York Comptroller John Liu, Paris, Publisher Ng's blog, Samantha Futerman, South Korea, United States, Vol 32 No 14 | March 30 - April 5

BLOG: Passing the torch

February 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng In case you don’t know, Congressman Adam Smith of the 9th district is now representing part of the Chinatown/International District, after redistricting. It used to only be Congressman Jim McDermott.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, African Americans, Asian Americans, Chinatown International District, Congressman Adam Smith, Jim McDermott, Linh Thai, NYU, New Year Festival, Publisher Ng's blog, State Senate, State Senator, The Wing, UPS, UW, Vietnamese, Vol 32 No 8 | February 16 - February 22, Western Washington University, Wing Luke Museum

The Wing receives distinction from National Park Service

February 14, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Deanna Duff Northwest Asian Weekly The Wing Luke Museum celebrated the Lunar New Year by embarking on a new chapter in its own future. Visiting U.S.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Asian American Homelessness, Asian Pacific American, Assistant Secretary, Casey Bui, East Kong Yick Building, Interior Ken Salazar, International District, Jim McDermott, John Travis, National Park Service, Patty Murray, Rhea Suh, Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Murray, The Wing, Vol 32 No 8 | February 16 - February 22, Wing Luke Executive Director Beth Takekawa

Top Contributor: Joan Yoshitomi — Career working in politics highlighted by work in education

November 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “I probably should have become a teacher,” Joan Yoshitomi said half-joking.

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2012, Century Community Learning Centers Program, Delores Sibonga, Deputy City Comptroller, Infantry Regiment, Jim McDermott, Joan Yoshitomi, Judy Vu, King County Executive Gary Locke, King County Executive Locke, Renton High School, Renton School District, Seattle City Council, Seattle City Deputy Comptroller, Skagit County, Top Contributor Joan Yoshitomi Career, Top Contributors 2012, Vera Ing, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23, gary locke

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