By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Dream. Evolution. Freedom. These were the attributes that Devon Yan-Berrong wanted to
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A-pop!’s API hall of fame/shame! — The 5 winners and 5 losers of 2011
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly This year’s list of the top five winners in pop culture sees an emergence not only of new faces that lit up the entertainment industry this past year, but also of a few older faces that returned after being out of the spotlight for some time.
A-POP! Asians conquer YouTube
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A-POP: And the Asian F goes to …
A monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Last month started off with a bang as the media shined a light on those who have wronged the Asian community.
April 1: Andy South of ‘Project Runway’ featured at Lao Heritage Foundation benefit event
Fashion for the Arts featuring SOUTH by Andy South was an event benefiting the Lao Heritage Foundation (LHF) and held at PRAVDA Studios in Capitol Hill. South
Nov. 13: Lao Heritage Foundation raises funds for cultural programs
The Lao Heritage Foundation (LHF) held its annual fundraiser at Kent Square in Kent. The event featured a dance program, traditional music, and a dinner.