Philanthropy Northwest announced the start of its new CEO, Kiran Ahuja, on Aug. 2. She is the first person of color to hold the position. “In Kiran, we found a […]
White House increases outreach to limited English speakers
Last month, the White House Office of Public Engagement and White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) convened a daylong summit for federal agencies to discuss how […]
White House honors legacy of Fred Korematsu
On Jan. 30, the White House issued a statement honoring the legacy of Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American hero who stood his ground in the face of injustice.
BLOG: White House officials in one day
By Assunta Ng On July 9, three White House officials visited Seattle. As a member of the media, I was invited to all three meet-and-greet events. Vice President Joe Biden […]
Asians the fastest growing race in last decade, according to Census
WASHINGTON – The nation’s Asian population became the fastest growing race over the past decade, experiencing a 43 percent increase from 2000 to 2010, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.