Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation is proud to honor women who have made significant impact and contributions to our community. Here is a […]
BLOG: What a week for entertainment and politics!
Not the usual Chamber’s dinner So what was unusual? Mayor Ed Murray, who declared he’s a sheep, spoke briefly at the Greater Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s Lunar New Year […]
Reverend Jesse Jackson visits Seattle
The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson will visit Seattle for a series of meetings with community, business and religious leaders November 30 – December 2. A free community event will kick […]
BLOG: Ken Colling spreads Good will around
By Assunta Ng Goodwill President Ken Colling is known for his fancy ties. What touches his friends and colleagues aren’t his ties, but his heart. At Ken’s retirement reception on […]
Mayor’s advisory committee to address income inequality
Calling it a “disparity strikes at the very core of who we are as a democratic society,” Mayor Ed Murray last month committed to addressing Seattle’s growing income divide.
Empowered women of color overcome challenges and trauma, create positive change in world
By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly Thirteen women and the Susan G. Komen Foundation were honored for transforming their traumas into
Overcoming trauma, women reach new heights
Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Trauma can be a difficult thing to overcome. It can set back a person’s life, but when one can
Nate Miles named chair of the Seattle Urban League
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has named Nate Miles of Eli Lilly and Company as chair of its Board of Directors for 2013. He was unanimously elected chair for […]
Dec. 3: Pramila Jayapal and Al Sugiyama honored with Spirit Awards from the Urban League
At the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s 11th Annual Benefit Breakfast, Pramila Jayapal and Al Sugiyama were each presented with a 2010 Spirit Award.