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More than just “Asian” — New bill hopes to improve on student data

August 10, 2014 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly U.S. Congressman Mike Honda stood up for the All Students Count Act at a rally in Washington D.C. on July 31.  Congressman Honda, a Democrat from California, <!–more–>proposed a bill, the All Students Count Act, which requires state education agencies to report more enhanced data in their annual state […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2013, 2014, American Community Survey, Asian New, California State University Sacramento, Congressman Honda, Congressman Mike Honda, Hmong Americans, Jason Cruz, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Islander, Quyen Dinh, SEARAC, Southeast Asian American, Vietnamese Americans, Vol 33 No 33 | August 9 - August 15

UW President will address recruiter position controversy

July 31, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly When students and members of the Asian community learned that the University of Washington (UW) was discontinuing the Southeast Asian Student Recruiter position, they were in disbelief.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Education, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Associated Students, Diane Narasaki, Latana Thaviseth, Martin Luther King Jr., Michael Young, Minority Affairs, OMAD, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian Student Coordinator, Southeast Asian Student Recruiter, Southeast Asians, Toka Valu, Tony Vo, UW, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 32 | August 2 - August 8, poverty

“Yellowface” controversy over the “The Mikado” — Gilbert & Sullivan opera incites protest

July 24, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly On Sunday, July 20, while standing outside the Seattle Repertory Theatre to protest the Seattle Gilbert and

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, API, Bif Brigman, Christina Seong, Civil Rights Lawyer Laurie Shiratori, Gei Chan, Iris Carrera, Iris Parker Pavitt, Lizzie Lin, Michael Johnston, OK, Pacific Islander, Rachel Johnston, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Times, Sharon Pian Chan, Sonia Huang, The Mikado, Theatre Puget Sound, Vol 33 No 31 | July 26 - August 1, japan

Seminar inspires Asian American women to lead

June 27, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) will be holding a special regional conference in Portland, Ore., for Asian Pacific American women who seek to become leaders in their communities.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Asian American, Asian Pacific American, CAPAW, Carol Jue, Pacific Islander, Phyllis Campbell, Salmon St, Vol 33 No 27 | June 28 - July 4, Whole Person Leadership, World Trade Center

API bands compete in Kollaboration showcase

April 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Five local API bands will vie for the chance to compete at Kollaboration Star in L.A. next fall.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, API, Bri Pruett, CDQ, Jessica Hu, Kollaboration, Kollaboration Seattle, Kollaboration Star, Meydenbauer Center, Pacific Islander, Tati Adry, Tread Worldwide Corp, Vol 33 No 16 | April 12 - April 18, Willamette Week

Diversity Makes a Difference —Part 2

March 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly The Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2014, ASB, Chief Sealth, Diversity Makes a Difference 2014, English Language Learner, Frances Chapin, Kayla Wheeler, Key Club, Leonel Reyes, Leta Ames, Llanteo Okamura, Michelle Nilsen, National Honor Society, Pacific Islander, Roosevelt High School, Rose Yasukochi, Sehome High School, Sue Misao, Unity Club, Vol 33 No 12 | March 15 - March 21, culture

Kollaboration Seattle hosts online auditions

February 7, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Marino Saito Northwest Asian Weekly Kollaboration Seattle has opened its auditions to the digital world in seeking diverse and talented Asian and Pacific Islander performance artists for its fifth annual showcase. Performers can submit their auditions online at KollaborationSeattle.org/Auditions until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Asian Asian American, Kollaboration Seattle, Kollaboration Star, Meydenbauer Center, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Islander, Pacific Northwest, Victoria Ju, Vol 33 No 7 | February 8 - February 14

President’s nominations include APIs

January 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

President Obama sent his judicial and departmental nominations to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. Among the nearly 250 names submitted were the following members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities: Vince Girdhari Chhabria, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice Susan Y. Illston, retired.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2014, Asian American, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Esther Puakela Kia, Northern District, Pacific Islander, Public Health Service, Puneet Talwar, Social Security Advisory Board, Suresh Kumar, Surgeon General, United Nations, United States, United States District Judge, Vivek Hallegere Murthy, Vol 33 No 3 | January 11 - January 17

CAPAA has vacancy

January 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications to fulfill the position of commissioner as part of its board. CAPAA serves to improve the well being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education and other areas.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Asian American, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Pacific Islander, Vol 33 No 3 | January 11 - January 17, communication

CAPAC welcomes Karystal Ka’ai as new executive director

September 30, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomed Krystal Ka’ai as its new executive director on Sept 12.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, AAPI, Asian American, CAPAC, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Executive Director, Karystal Ka, Krystal Ka, Pacific Islander, Vol 32 No 40 | September 28 - October 4

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