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A voice for the Pacific Islander community, and her inspiration

November 23, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

At a young age, Sili Savusa was exposed to community work through her parents. As a result of a hurricane in Samoa in the 1970s, her parents did a lot of organizing to help with the relief of those affected. Through that work and the ability to help the community, her parents started the first Samoa nonprofit agency.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News, Featured stories Tagged With: Michael Itti, Sili Savusa, Top Contributor, VOL 35 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 2, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, White Center, White Center Community Development Association

Bill Tashima — Lessons of history as legacy for social action

November 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ador Pereda Yano Northwest Asian Weekly “Okage Sama De” (in your honored shadow): These words are important to Bill Tashima, who has taken the difficult lessons of the past and used them to advocate for social change in the present. For his long-time service to the Asian Pacific American community, Tashima is being honored […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, Arlene Oki, Asian Pacific Americans, Bill Tashima Lessons, Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts, JACL, James Arima, Japanese Americans, LGBTU, Latino Hispanic, Nikkei Concerns, Northwest Asian Weekly, Okage Sama De, Sarah Baker, Seattle, Top Contributor, Vol 34 No 48 | November 21 - November 27

COMMENTARY: My wish for the Japanese American community

January 23, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Louise Kashino Takisaki Northwest Asian Weekly My dedication to support the Nisei Veterans Committee is because of the importance of preserving our history, especially during WWII. Our mission at NVC is to “Honor the Past; Educate the Future.” The history books have included very little on the Japanese incarceration during WWII, so it is […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, 2015, Asian Community, Bainbridge Island Japanese, Europe, Executive Order, Japanese American, NVC, Nisei Veterans Committee, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pearl Harbor, Regimental Combat, Shiro Kashino, Top Contributor, United States, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, WWII

Diverse group of APA community contributors honored

December 12, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly The freezing outdoor temperature did not dampen the warm atmosphere of handshaking and extended congratulations inside the House of Hong Restaurant.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Asian Community, Austin Huang, Bellevue School Board, Bellingham Chinese Culture Festival, Board President Janet Ung, Fife City Council, Filipino American History Month, Hong Restaurant, Jae Hoon Kim, James Tabafunda, Japanese American, Nepalese Seattle Dancers, Nepali American, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Philippines, Sue Taoka, Teresa Yuan, Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2013, United States, Vol 32 No 51 | December 14 - December 20, Western Washington University

Northwest Area Foundation elects Hyeok Kim to board

December 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Hyeok Kim, of Seattle, has been elected to the Northwest Area Foundation Board of Directors. She will begin her three-year term at the regularly scheduled board meeting in February 2014. Kim, a native of Seoul, Korea, is the executive director of Interim Community Development Association, a nonprofit affordable housing and community development organization serving Asian, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Advisory Commission, Asian Americans, Asian Community, Hyeok Kim, Interim Community Development Association, Korea, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Islanders, President Obama, Seattle, Top Contributor, Vol 32 No 50 | December 7 - December 13, Washington State Legislature

EDITORIAL: APAs, own up to your talents

December 1, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This week, we ran three stories about artists on our front page. We showcased movie producer and director Christina Yao, award-winning fashion designer Gahee Bae, and famed South Korean visual and multimedia artist Do-Ho Suh.

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2011, APA, Anthony Youn, Christina Yao, Diversity at the Top, Do-Ho Suh, Gahee Bae, South Korean, Top Contributor, Vol 30 No 49 | December 3 - December 9

After retiring, Yoshi Minegishi finds a second career in mentoring and classical music

November 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

He loves Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. He is also an unassuming retiree who likes to mentor young people.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Benaroya Hall, Celebrate Asia!, Filipino, Hong Kong Chinese, IBM, Korean, Nortel Japan, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Seattle Symphony, Tokyo, Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2010, United States, Vivian Miezianko, Vol 29 No 47 | November 20 - November 26, WWII, Yoshi Minegishi, Yoshiaki Yoshi Minegishi

Blog: How the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation picks its honorees

November 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“You should not honor this person,” one person said. “She is overexposed.” Just because others have honored her before is not a valid reason

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2008, 2010, Asian Americans, Bellevue College, Celebrate Asia!, Child United, Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation, Executive Development Institute, Hong Restaurant, Korean American Chamber, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Seattle Symphony, Susan Lee, Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2010, Vol 29 No 47 | November 20 - November 26, Yoshi Minegishi, culture

Ruthann Kurose carries on the family tradition of activism

November 4, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Born during a period of emerging diversity in education and politics, advocating social change is inherent to Ruthann Kurose.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, Aki Kurose Middle School, Bellevue College, Beth Takekawa, Central District, Leslie Lum, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle Art Museum Advisory Board, Senator Barack Obama, Senator Patty Murray, Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2010, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 29 No 45 | November 6 - November 12, Wing Luke Museum Capital Campaign Committee, letter

Betty Patu, an educator who won’t give up

December 3, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Betty Patu, 61, is the newly elected Seattle School Board director of District 7, one made up of mostly students of color. She officially began her new job on Dec. 2 and really looks forward to working with all of the city’s teachers, principals, parents, as well as the overall community.

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2009, Antioch University, Asian Community, Betty Patu, Cooper Elementary, Fiji, James Tabafunda, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Rainier Beach High School, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle School Board, South Pacific Islander, Top Contributor, Vol 28 No 50 | December 5 - December 11, culture, language

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