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Carnegie Corp’s ‘Great Immigrants’ list

July 23, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 28, comprised of 38 naturalized citizens who “enrich the fabric of American culture and strengthen our democracy through their lives, their work, and their example.” Among the honorees were Rep. Pramila Jayapal, University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, and […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, Ana Mari Cauce, Dara Khosrowshahi, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 37 NO 30 | JULY 21 - JULY 27

Jayapal appointed to Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet Subcommittee

February 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Rep. Pramila Jayapal was appointed to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet last month. The committee, part of the House Judiciary Committee, has jurisdiction over the administration of U.S. Courts, federal rules of evidence, civil and appellate procedure, judicial ethics, patent and trademark law, and information technology. “From ensuring updated and fair […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 37 NO 6 | FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 9

ACRS annual benefit gala

October 23, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) raised $322,000 at its annual benefit gala, A Culinary Journey, at the Westin Bellevue on Oct. 7. It was an evening of inspiring stories and culinary delights by local Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs. Rep. Pramila Jayapal was a guest speaker. Money raised from the fundraiser helps to […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, ACRS, Diane Narasaki, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 36 NO 43 | OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 27

Cathay Post 186 holds annual Memorial Day service

June 5, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Cathay Post 186 of the American Legion held its annual Memorial Day service to honor the Asian Americans from Seattle who gave their lives during World War II. The event, in Hing Hay Park on May 29, included a performance by the Seattle Chinese Drill Team. Speakers included U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Lloyd Hara.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, Lloyd Hara, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 36 NO 23 | JUNE 3 - JUNE 9

2016 top stories — Seattle’s Chinatown loses its Uncle, a new man in charge at Seattle Colleges, and the fight over homeless encampments

December 22, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY 10. Streetcar On Feb. 13, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and community leaders celebrated the First Hill Streetcar’s start-of-service with a party full of lion dancing, firecrackers, and red envelopes. The streetcar line, which runs along Jackson street through the International District (ID), connects the ID to Pioneer Square and […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2016, Bob Santos, Bush Garden, Cyrus Habib, Donnie Chin, Dr. Shouan Pan, First Hill Streetcar, HOMELESS CAMPS, Mayor Ed Murray, PETER LIANG SEATTLE PROTEST, PUBLIX, Pramila Jayapal, Ruth Woo, TOP 10 STORIES OF 2016, VOL 35 NO 52 | DECEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 30

Jayapal and Walkinshaw: Progressive Democrats battle for a seat in Congress

October 27, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Arlene Kiyomi Dennistoun Northwest Asian Weekly The race for the 7th congressional seat pitting Brady Walkinshaw against Pramila Jayapal is heating up, as the general election on Nov. 8 inches closer. As dirty, mudslinging political battles go, this race is pretty tame. Walkinshaw continues to point out that Jayapal doesn’t live in the 7th […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2016, BRADY WALKINSHAW, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 35 NO 44 OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 4

Race heats up to fill vacant 7th Congressional District seat

May 12, 2016 By Jason Cruz

Following the announcement this year that Jim McDermott is retiring and vacating his seat for the 7th Congressional District in Washington state, a group of candidates quickly emerged. Two of the candidates, Pramila Jayapal and Dr. Arun Jhaveri, are members of the API community.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2016, Dr. Arun Jhaveri, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 35 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

Republic Day of India celebrated in the Wash. state senate

February 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Washington state’s first Indian American legislator, Sen. Pramila Jayapal, (D–Seattle), offered a resolution in the Senate on Jan. 26 to celebrate Republic Day of India. Although India achieved its independence from British control in 1947, Republic Day marks the adoption of the country’s democratic constitution and is celebrated annually on Jan. 26. This year marks […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Although India, Indian Americans, Pramila Jayapal, Republic Day, Vol 35 No 9 | February 27 - March 4, adoption

EDITORIAL: APIs and Latinos Americans are underrepresent in all levels of government — this has to change now

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A report released this week by the New American Leaders Project, a nonpartisan organization, found that fewer than 2 percent 500,000 seats in state and local offices nationwide are held by Asian Americans or Latino. There is a clear disparity in representation here, as these voters comprise 20 percent of the U.S. population. The report […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2016, Asian Americans, Jim McDermott, Latinos Americans, New American Leaders Project, Phillip Yin, Pramila Jayapal, United States, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5

Jayapal poised for Congress?

January 29, 2016 By Stacy Nguyen

On Jan. 21, Washington state Sen. Pramila Jayapal announced her congressional bid in Washington state’s 7th district, in hopes of succeeding U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, who is retiring and vacating his seat after 14 terms.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2012, 2016, American Dream, Capitol Hill, Georgetown University, Hate Free Zone, India, Jim McDermott, MSNBC, Northwest Asian Weekly, Northwestern University, Pramila Jayapal, Seattle Met, South Asian Americans, Stacy Nguyen, United States, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5, Wall Street, women of color

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