In 1962, Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr. started playing as the first Filipino American quarterback in the NFL. In 1989, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
COMMENTARY: Is it racism if you refer to someone by the wrong name?
It’s a common mistake.
In Disney’s “American Born Chinese,” life on Earth is appropriately more messed up than life in Heaven
Once upon a time, or in 2023, there was a rebellion in Heaven. Angry at being looked over and never breaching Heaven’s glass ceiling, Niu Mowang, the Bull Demon, set out to steal the magical staff of the Monkey God, Sun Wukong, and overthrow the Jade Emperor.
“Fast X”: A wholesome family movie with lots of death and fast cars—I swear!
The “Fast & Furious” franchise is extravagant, it’s exaggerated—it’s EXTRA.
Tongi wins American Idol
A Federal Way high school student Iam Tongi took home the win for the season 21 finale of “American Idol.”
Leaders who lobbied Sound Transit honored
Three Asian community leaders organized an appreciation dinner for supporters who lobbied the Sound Transit board to create a north-south option for Chinatown International District’s super hub station.
Mayor helps to clean up Chinatown
Mayor Bruce Harrell participated in the 2023 One Seattle Day of Service on May 20.
Jesse Tam fundraiser
Jesse Tam’s campaign raised over $10,000 on May 20 at Joyale Restaurant.
Shooting suspect arrested in Chinatown-International District
Seattle police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of South Lane St on May 19.
Laos, hidden gem of southeast Asia, shines bright with food, culture, and arts
Forty years later, it’s a very exciting time for the Lao diaspora, shared Dennis Sikhanthat, creative director of Pom Foundation.