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Bill to remove ‘Oriental’ from federal law passes Congress

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By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly A bill that would remove derogatory racial terms, including the word “Oriental,” from federal language has been passed by Congress. The bill will now be […]

Sisavatdy is new AANAPISI director

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Ekkarath “Ekk” Sisavatdy is the new director of the AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution) program at Highline College. It is a new position at the college, […]

Educational disparities — Data key to closing gap?

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University of Washington (UW) sophomore Janilla Augofie takes pride in being the first member in her family to go to college. But despite this accomplishment, Augofie has struggled in silence while navigating the educational system.

COMMENTARY: It’s time to listen — It’s time to close the opportunity gap

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One of our core values as a country and state is providing the best opportunity for our next generation to succeed; this means all children regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or other defining characteristic.

EDITORIAL: We support raising Washington state’s legal smoking age to 21

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Have you ever driven down the street or walked through a public area only to spot someone who looks way too young to be smoking? Have you had to move […]

A-pop! #NotTheSame and “The Big Sick”

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By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly With the holidays officially underway, we’re counting down the final days of 2015. Take a second to reflect on what has happened this year […]

VISIONARY: Patsy O’Connell knows a bit about diversity

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By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly As board president and founder of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) in Tacoma, Patsy O’Connell sees diversity every day. The APCC, founded in […]

Boundless Steps Ahead — An internship with the Southeast Asian Education Coalition opened doors

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By Sam Le Northwest Asian Weekly As a closing of one chapter, an adventurous and thrilling internship with the Southeast Asian Education (SEAeD) Coalition nears its end, I was asked […]