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You are here: Home / Archives for vol 27 no 47 | November 15 – 21

Obama victory sparks cheers around the globe

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

TOKYO (AP) — Across the globe, people in city squares and living rooms, ballrooms and villages cheered the election of Barack Obama as U.S. president, raising hopes that America’s first Black commander in chief would herald a less confrontational America.

Filed Under: News, World News Tagged With: 2008, Abu Ghraib, Afghanistan, Akihiko Mukohama, Barack Obama, Europe, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, John Wood, Kim Jong-il, Middle Eastern, Mohammed Arshad, Muneer Jamal, North Korean, Pracha Kanjananont, President Bush, Yu Fangjing, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Locke denies rumor of Obama job

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The problem with rumors is that sometimes it gets too big and takes on a life of its own. The Northwest Asian Weekly first learned of former Gov. Gary Locke’s so-called ‘talks’ with President-elect Obama from a Chinese news agency that called to talk to the NWAW’s publisher, Assunta Ng.

Filed Under: News, National News Tagged With: 2008, API, Asian Americans, Assunta Ng, Chinese American, NWAW, Northwest Asian Weekly, President-elect Obama, Stacy Nguyen, Washington DC, gary locke, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

How volunteers Barack’ed the vote

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

What was it that kept myself and other Obama supporters looking for just one more votes as we knocked on doors in the hot Iowa summer? What propelled us to ignore our frozen feet as we hunted for votes in the bitter New Hampshire winter? Why did we ignore our homework and yard work and other mundane tasks so that we could make countless calls from a crowded back room in a Virginia campaign office?

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, Asian Americans, Barack Obama, Democratic National Convention, Des Moines, Iowa State Fair Parade, Kenya, NYU, New Hampshire, New York, Northwest Asian Weekly, President-elect Obama, Rhode Island, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Kidnapped reporter freed from terrorist

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Mellissa Fung says captors kept her blindfolded for four weeks in an underground cave so low the Asian Canadian journalist could barely stand. Chains bound her hands and feet during her last week as a prisoner.

Filed Under: News, World News Tagged With: 2008, Adrian Edwards, Afghanistan, Asian Canadian, Bob Dietz, CBC, CPJ, Canada, Canadian Broadcasting Corp, China, John Cruickshank, Kabul Monday, Saturday Nov, Sunday Nov, attention, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Bridging the Gap a success

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The 14th annual MAP Bridging the Gap Breakfast was held Saturday, Oct. 18 at the HUB Ballroom on the UW campus. More than $70,000 was raised for the Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) Endowed Scholarship Fund, which helps economically disadvantaged UW students from diverse backgrounds continue their education.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, Carver Gayton, Distinguished Alumnus, Foster School, Kelly Award, Minority Affairs, Sonny Sixkiller, UW, Washington State Human Rights Commission Dolores Sibonga, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Rainier Beach Family Center renewed

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

ARAMARK employee volunteers refurbished the Rainier Beach Family Center on Oct. 16, a program of Atlantic Street Center, one of Seattle’s premier nonprofit organizations. The center’s much-needed programs and services support more than 3,000 multiethnic, low-income families in the central and southeast neighborhoods per year.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, ARAMARK, Atlantic Street Center, Seattle, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Comings and goings

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Wing Luke Asian Museum welcomes Ethelyn Abellanosa, new deputy director for operations. This is a new position created as part of the museum’s leadership transition. Abellanosa was the associate director for administration and human resources at the Henry Art Gallery, working there for the past 10 years during the Henry’s post-expansion phase.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, Ethelyn Abellanosa, Henry Art Gallery, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Comings and goings

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Naomi Ishisaka is the new communications director for OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone), a leading immigrant advocacy organization in the region. Formerly the editor of ColorsNW Magazine for eight years, Ishisaka will continue her commitment to cover issues of race, diversity and multiculturalism through writing projects as well as speaking to and consulting with organizations interested in diversity, media and social justice issues.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, Naomi Ishisaka, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Politically active community members

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The 2nd annual Racial Justice Campaign Candidate Fundraiser held on Oct. 15th highlighted candidates Vickie Ybarra and Roslynne Reed.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, Legislative District, Progressive Majority, Racial Justice Campaign Candidate Fundraiser, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

Veterans’ benefits gets a push forward

November 15, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and an honorary chairman of the Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA), outlined his four-point legislative program designed to ensure veterans get the care and benefits they deserve. Akaka made his remarks at the JAVA quarterly luncheon at the Harvest Moon Restaurant in Falls Church, Va., on Oct. 18.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, Falls Church, JAVA, Veterans Affairs, vol 27 no 47 | November 15 - 21

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