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You are here: Home / Archives for vol 28 no 32 | August 1 – August 7

When it’s stifling to be out: Gay Asian American men say cultural values keep them from coming out

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jason Lee, 24, will openly tell you that he’s gay. You may have met him while he was tanning at Madison Beach. He’s not afraid to tell you that his boyfriend’s name is Adyceum Carri and that he loves going to Neighbours, a gay club on Capitol Hill.

Filed Under: News, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Adyceum Carri, Capitol Hill, Derick Medina, Gay Asian American, Jason Lee, Madison Beach, Mpowerment Project, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paul Nguyen, Seattle University, Taiwan, United States, Vivian Luu, attention, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

A centuries-old Japanese dance has a place in the present day

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It was a warm evening on Saturday, July 18. Outside the Seattle Buddhist Church on South Main Street, a large circle of diverse people, many wearing colorful summer kimonos, were dancing to Japanese folk music and the beating of a big drum. Others looked on, snapping pictures while enjoying Japanese-style shaved ice.

Filed Under: News, Lifestyle, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: Don Castro, Northwest Asian Weekly, Obon Mokuren Sonja, Seattle Bon Odori, Seattle Buddhist Church, Shingon Buddhist International Institute, South Main Street, Vivian Miezianko, attention, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

After 6 years of nurturing celeb addictions, an editor steps down

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

NEW YORK (AP) — As editor in chief of Us Weekly magazine for 6 years, Janice Min often found herself zealously watching young women in airport lounges.

Filed Under: News, National News Tagged With: 2008, American Idol, Bonnie Fuller, Columbia Journalism School, Foreign Affairs, Janice Min, Jann Wenner, Jon Kate Plus, Paris, Rolling Stone, Samir Husni, TV, Though Fuller, Us Weekly, Wenner Media, Worst Wardrobe Malfunctions, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

Here she is: Miss Seafair 2009 Jacqueline Saarenas

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jacqueline Saarenas, 20, from the Filipino Community of Seattle was crowned as the 60th Miss Seafair on Saturday, July 25 by former Miss Seafair Kristen Tateishi.

Miss Seafair 2009–2010 was selected based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking, and creative expression.

Filed Under: News, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, Big Sisters, Calista Phair, Filipino Community, Jacqueline Saarenas, Kiana Kobayashi, Miss Seafair Kristen Tateishi, Seattle University, Sivona Lingle, Student Leaders, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

Editorial: California says sorry to Chinese Americans, country to follow suit?

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On July 17, California formally apologized to Chinese Americans for racist laws that were enacted starting with the Gold Rush period in the mid-19th century. According to a recent TIME magazine story, the racist laws, some of which were not repealed until the 1940s, prevented Chinese Americans from owning property, marrying whites, working in the public sector, or testifying against whites in courts.

Filed Under: Opinion, Editorials Tagged With: Angel Island, Black Americans, Chinese Americans, Chinese Exclusion Act, Editorial California, Gold Rush, Jim Crow, Paul Fong, President Obama, San Francisco, TIME, Transcontinental Railroad, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

Commentary: Where are the Asian American federal judges?

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination and pending confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court associate justice marks a significant milestone for the U.S. Hispanic population. By anyone’s measure, Sotomayor has lived an incredibly compelling life, from being born to Puerto Rican immigrants and growing up in the South Bronx public housing projects to graduating from Princeton University at the top of her class and presiding as a highly respected federal judge.

Filed Under: Opinion, Commentaries Tagged With: Asian American Supreme Court, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, District Courts, President Obama, Princeton University, Puerto Rican, Rommel Deleon Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, South Bronx, WWII, attention, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

June 8: Taky Kimura, 85, graduates from high school

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Taky Kimura was taken to a Japanese internment camp the day before his high school graduation 67 years ago.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: Bruce Lee, Taky Kimura, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

June 26: Cindy Ryu re-elected to the Association of Washington Cities

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

During the Association of Washington Cities’ annual conference, Cindy Ryu was re-elected to the Western At-Large position one.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: Cindy Ryu, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

June 26: Tastes of Asia benefit dinner a success

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Nearly 200 people attended the Executive Development Institute’s benefit dinner and auction at SoDo Park in Seattle. Profits will fund culture-tailored leadership camps. The dinner comprised of Korean, Japanese, Thai, and Filipino foods.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: Asia, Executive Development Institute, Filipino, Korean, Seattle, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

July 6: Paul Watanabe to serve on Census Bureau committee

July 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke has appointed Paul Watanabe to be part of the Asian Advisory Committee for the 2010 Census.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: Asian Advisory Committee, Asian American Studies, Census Bureau, Commerce Gary Locke, Paul Watanabe, United States, vol 28 no 32 | August 1 - August 7

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