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Diversity makes a difference — Part 4

March 17, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Sara and her fellow officers re-branded the diversity club and helped shape its new moniker, Inspiring a Movement or IAM

Japanese refurbish Spokane friendship doll

March 17, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — In the late 1920s, things were not so good between Japan and the United States.

Gary Locke — The next U.S. Ambassador to China?

March 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On March 7, reports surfaced that President Barack Obama was planning to nominate U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as the U.S. Ambassador to China.

Shanghai kicks out Barbie for being sexy?

March 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Financial Times has reported that the Barbie store in Shanghai has shut down after only two years in business. Mattel has said that the store

Editorial: Gary Locke to go ‘home’ as America’s top diplomat

March 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

We were delivered some great news earlier in the week. President Barack Obama nominated U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as his new

Filipino American WWII vets seek equal benefits

March 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — Filipino Americans who fought for the United States during World War II are hoping their long battle for equal veterans

Mike Honda wants apology for Chinese Exclusion Act

March 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A federal lawmaker is calling on the United States to issue an official apology for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

Diversity makes a difference — Part 2

March 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines.

Attention: Nisei fund offers 2011 scholarship to Southeast Asian high school seniors

February 24, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund (NSRC) will award a total of $50,000 to Southeast Asian high school seniors residing in Washington state.

Diversity makes a difference — Part 1

February 24, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates students who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines.