1992 — Korean businesses looted and burned during the LA Riots September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
1993 — Connie Chung becomes the first Asian American nightly news anchor for a major network. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
1996 — Gary Locke becomes the first Asian American governor of a state in the continental United States. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2000 — Norman Y. Mineta becomes the first Asian American to serve in the cabinet of the president after being appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Bill Clinton. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2001 — Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao becomes the first Asian American woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2009 — Gary Locke appointed to President Obama’s cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2010 — Far East Movement become first Asian American group to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2011 — Ed Lee becomes the first Chinese American mayor of San Francisco. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2011 — Gary Locke named first Chinese American ambassador to China. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly
2012 — Jeremy Lin becomes the first Chinese American to start in the NBA. September 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly