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Immigrant success story

May 23, 2016 By Ruth Bayang

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When Dr. Andy Chiem first set foot in the United States 35 years ago, he never dreamed that he would be a doctor. “I did not know a word of English,” Chiem said in a speech April 26 at the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (RVCDF) annual meeting, when […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: ANDY CHIEM, Evergreen Chiropractic Clinic, International District, JENNIE QUACH, Life Chiropractic College West, Martin Luther King, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, RVCDF, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Ruth Bayang, United States, VOL 35 NO 21 | MAY 21 – MAY 27, Vietnamese, Wayne Lau, parking

Move Seattle levy begins with Beacon Hill paved trail for students

January 22, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Due to voter-approved funds provided by the Move Seattle levy, the City of Seattle began construction on its first 2016 Safe Routes to School project at Mercer Middle School on Jan. 14. Following through on the levy commitment to complete a Safe Routes project at every public school in the city, the Seattle Department of […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2016, Aki Kurose Middle School, Arbor Heights Elementary, Bailey Gatzert Elementary, Beacon Hill, Bryant Elementary, Martin Luther King, Mercer Middle School, Montlake Elementary, Move Seattle, Rainier Beach High School, SDOT, Safe Routes, Salmon Bay Elementary, Sanislo Elementary, South Shore K-8, Vol 35 No 4 | January 23 - January 29

The Layup Drill — Finally!: Manny-Floyd, UFC heads to the Philippines, and Lin playing well

March 13, 2015 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill.  Have you recovered from the Super Bowl yet? Manny-Floyd…Finally We’ve written about it a lot and now we finally get to look forward to it.  Manny Pacquiao will meet Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on May 2nd in Las Vegas. The fight was […]

Filed Under: Sports, The Layup Drill Tagged With: 2010, 2015, Coach Scott, Filipino American, Floyd Mayweather, Frankie Edgar, Houston Rockets, Jordan Clarkson, Juan Manuel Marquez, Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Munoz, Martin Luther King, Moda Center, NBA, New York, Philippines, Super Bowl, Ultimate Fighting Championships, Urijah Faber, Vol 34 No 12 | March 14 - March 20

BLOG: Being blunt about race…

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng   My words were blunt and shocking even to myself when I asked community leaders to contribute to the Asian Weekly’s social justice issue.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2015, African American, Asian American, China, Chinese, Greater Works, Hong Kong, Martin Luther King, Northwest Asian Weekly, Publisher's Blog, STEM, Seattle Colleges Chancellor, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, WOCE, Washington State, Zion Baptist Church, technology

Wise words on preserving diversity

September 19, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The diversity of our nation is our greatest strength. Preserving diversity is crucial to the future of our community.  By honoring our past, providing equal opportunities and social justice for all, and by celebrating different cultures and backgrounds, we can ensure that our society builds an environment that accepts, welcomes, and preserves diverse backgrounds and […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2014, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Diaspora Tour, Jill Wakefield, King County Executive, Martin Luther King, Minority Affairs, Nate Miles, Seattle Colleges, Sheila Edwards Lange, Sung Yang, UW, Vice President, Vice Provost, Vol 33 No 39 | September 20 - September 26, Wayne Lau

Lakewood Asian Film Festival aims to entertain, educate, and engage — An interview with festival organizer Phil Raschke

August 1, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly The second annual Lakewood Asian Film Festival, free to all, takes place August 1st through August 3rd at the Lakewood Playhouse, located at 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. in Lakewood. Festival organizer Phil Raschke answered some questions over e-mail.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2011, 2014, Best Cinematography, Chang Hee Suk Drum Group, Clint Eastwood, Critics Choice Best Film, Heart Mountain Relocation Camp, Kahaani India, Lakewood Arts Commission, Lakewood Playhouse, Martin Luther King, NWAW, Okinawa Taiko Performers, Olympic National Park, Pepperdine University, Phil Raschke, San Juan Islands, South Korean, Vol 33 No 32 | August 2 - August 8

Watanabe, Jayapal throw hats into state senate race

March 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang and Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Two Democratic Asian Americans have announced plans

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Adam Kline, Bellevue College Foundation, Bellevue Entrepreneur Center, Congressman John Lewis, County Council, County Executive Ron Sims, Dynamical Systems Research, Legislative District, Leslie Leung, Louis Watanabe, Martin Luther King, National Education Association, North Beacon Hill, Pramila Jayapal, Rainier Beach, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, State Senator, Sue Misao, Two Democratic Asian Americans, Vol 33 No 12 | March 15 - March 21, Washington State Senate

Top Contributor: Sue Taoka

November 14, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Sue Taoka is changing the world.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Ben Wu, CDFI, Danny Woo, Fred Komastu, International Community Health Services, Little Saigon, Martin Luther King, Maxine Chan, Min Yasui, Paul Mar, Seattle, Sue Taoka, Tim Otani, Top Contributors 2013, Village Square, Vol 32 No 47 | November 16 - November 22, language

Diversity Makes a Difference — Part 5

March 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching across cultural lines. Students are nominated by their school for being champions of diversity. From those nominations, a judging panel will choose five winners who will receive $1,000 scholarships and a […]

Filed Under: Education, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Alice Tanaka, Aramis Johnson, Chinese Girls Drill, Diversity Makes a Difference 2013, FCCLA, LGBT, Letica Bravo, Martin Luther King, New Hong Kong Restaurant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Talent Search, Teen Court, Tina Camero, Unified Special Olympics, Vicki Gezon, Vietnamese Catholics, Vol 32 No 12 | March 16 - March 22, culture, language

Filipino Community organizations raise thousands for Philippine typhoon victims

March 12, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Feb. 8, Local grassroots network of Filipino American organizations BAYAN-NW and the Filipino Community Center of Seattle announced that their 10-day-long fund drive to help those hit hardest by tropical storm Sendong (aka Typhoon Washi) was successful. The Seattle area alone raised $3,225.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Filipino American, Filipino Community Center, Martin Luther King, Seattle, Typhoon Washi, Vol 31 No 11 | March 10 - March 16

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