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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 – September 18

Weekend symposium to celebrate 100 years

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For archaeologist Chuimei Ho and husband Ben Bronson, Asian American history is not only about understanding the past — it’s about giving value to the present.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2009, AYPE, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific, Ben Bronson, CINARC, China Day, Chinese, Chuimei Ho, Filipino, Montana State University, Olmsted Parks, Pacific Northwest, Richard Kay, Robert Rydell, Rosaline Goon Dip, Seattle University, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

Multi-Cultural Center in Kitsap County looks to the future while keeping an eye on its past

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Having a place to encourage diversity and fellowship has been important to many Asian American groups throughout the decades. This has been especially true throughout Washington state. Opening such a place is an entirely different matter and requires perseverance.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American, Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Clear Creek, Efren Belleza, Empire Bowl, Filipino American, Frank Leach, Grace Community Fellowship Pastor Bart Baril, Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer, Kitsap Sun, Mike Hatchett, Northern Luzon, PNIA, Phil Rockefeller, Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola, Rob Hartman, Seattle, Sherry Appleton, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

Museum of Chinese in America gets a new home

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

NEW YORK (AP) — In cramped quarters in Chinatown, staff at the Museum of Chinese in America had to be careful not to step on any schoolchildren as they taught a class about the role Chinese immigrants played in building the Transcontinental Railroad.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2009, Alice Mong, Ang Lee, Angel Island, Brokeback Mountain, Centre Street, Chinatown, Chinese Americans, David Henry Hwang, Maya Lin, Mulberry St, San Francisco Bay, Taiwan, Transcontinental Railroad, United States, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18, Yo Yo Ma

Dieter Cui: Pioneer in Music

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I want to spend more time teaching, have more performances or concerts in Asian countries, and prepare more songs to enrich my program,” Cui said. “[I want to] introduce more sounds, not only to the Chinese community [but] to all Asian people.”

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2009, Chinese, Meet Dieter Cui, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Seattle, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

Editorial: Obama says kids should stay in school — Why is there controversy in this?

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, many kids were waking up before noon for the first time in months. They were going back to school. This year, however, their first day started out a little differently. Many watched and listened to President Obama on TV as he delivered some remarks about getting an education and doing well in school.

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: Editorial Obama, President Obama, TV, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

Commentary: “Back to school” means making immunization a priority

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Every summer as school approaches, a common theme rings: Make sure your child is fully immunized. One reason for the plea is that children who are not immunized may not attend school. In fact, we’ve heard the cry to immunize so often that the tendency of some is to simply ignore it.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2009, AAHI, Asian Americans, CDC, Chinese Americans, Commentary Back, Disease Control, HBV, Korean Americans, Northwest Region, Pacific Islands, Roger Muller, United States, Vietnamese Americans, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

Women of Color Empowered to speak about politics and government

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Women of Color Empowered luncheon will be held at China Harbor Restaurant in Seattle on Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. The event honors women who are accomplished in their careers, who have contributed significantly to local communities of color, and who have inspired others to follow their lead.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2009, Angela Russell, Claudia Kauffman, Dianne Robinson, Hoh Tribe, Joan Hernandez, King County Sheriff, Phyllis Kenney, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle School Board Member, Senate Early Learning K-12 Education Committee, Sonia Rodriguez, South Seattle, Southwest Youth Family Services, State Representative, Sue Rahr, Tacoma City Council Member, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18, Women of Color Empowered

Aug. 7: Chen, Gee, and Nguyen to the Federal bench

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In August, President Obama nominated Federal Magistrate Judge Edward Chen and Los Angeles lawyer Dolly Gee to the United States District Court bench in California. Their nominations follow the nomination of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jacqueline Nguyen for the position of United States District Judge.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American, Chinese American, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jacqueline Nguyen, Northern District, President Obama, United States District Judge, Vietnamese American, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

Aug. 24: Choi is Beijing bound

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Chloe Choi, 16, a recipient of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI) scholarship, left for Beijing High School No. 80 to study Mandarin.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, Beijing, China, Chloe Choi, Korean, NSLI, Nathan Hale High School, United States, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18, culture, language

Aug. 22: Aki Kurose Middle School gets cleaned up

September 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) sponsored the 9th annual Aki Kurose Middle School Beautification Project. Mori Kurose-Rothman, one of Aki Kurose’s grandsons, organized the clean up for the second year. Rothman is a sophomore at New York University.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, Aki Kurose Middle School Beautification Project, Bob Hasegawa, New York University, Seattle City Council, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 28 No 38 | September 12 - September 18

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