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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 – January 30

COMMENTARY: My wish for the Japanese American community

January 23, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Louise Kashino Takisaki Northwest Asian Weekly My dedication to support the Nisei Veterans Committee is because of the importance of preserving our history, especially during WWII. Our mission at NVC is to “Honor the Past; Educate the Future.” The history books have included very little on the Japanese incarceration during WWII, so it is […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, 2015, Asian Community, Bainbridge Island Japanese, Europe, Executive Order, Japanese American, NVC, Nisei Veterans Committee, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pearl Harbor, Regimental Combat, Shiro Kashino, Top Contributor, United States, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, WWII

MLK matters to Seattle — Huge turnout for rally and march

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Minal Singh Northwest Asian Weekly On January 19, 2015, a large crowd gathered at Garfield High School <!–more–>in Seattle to rally and march on behalf of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the continued struggle that faces the United States as a result of Ferguson and the series of deaths of unarmed black citizens […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Capitol Hill, Eric Garner, Federal Courthouse, Garfield Gymnasium, Garfield High School, Governor Jay Inslee, International District, King County Jail, MLK, Martin Luther King Jr., Minal Singh, Seattle Huge, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, Yesler Terrace, Youth Detention Center

Despite controversy, Filipino Community of Seattle Village project marches on

January 22, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When Seattle’s Filipino Community Center (FCC) re-opened after a $3 million<!–more–> renovation in 2008, then-governor Chris Gregoire said, “This center, and others like it, are at the heart of our ethnic communities. They provide a physical, social, and cultural venue for learning, recreation, networking, and social change.” Located between […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, 2015, Bob Hale, Brian Myers, Catholic Community Services, FCC, FCS, Filipino American Bulletin, Filipino Community Center, Innovation Learning Center, Philippine Revolution, Philippines, Seattle-based Rolluda Architects, Sluggo Rigor, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, letter

GO HAWKS! — Seahawks headed to the Super Bowl

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

    There was blue and green everywhere Sunday afternoon and evening in Seattle when the Seahawks played the Packers. Fans lined up for entry (top) and piled out of King Street Station (bottom) to attend the game. What started out as a disappointing game turned into what has now been considered one of the […]

Filed Under: Pictorials Tagged With: 2015, Chinatown, Ian Butcher, King Street Station, Seahawks, Seattle, Super Bowl, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30

EDITORIAL: “Your English is so good”

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The popular website Buzzfeed is producing a video called “Ask An Asian” and they called out on Facebook to ask for contributions.

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2015, International District, Korean, Seattle Chinese Post, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, commentary

BLOG: Being blunt about race…

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng   My words were blunt and shocking even to myself when I asked community leaders to contribute to the Asian Weekly’s social justice issue.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2015, African American, Asian American, China, Chinese, Greater Works, Hong Kong, Martin Luther King, Northwest Asian Weekly, Publisher's Blog, STEM, Seattle Colleges Chancellor, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, WOCE, Washington State, Zion Baptist Church, technology

Wise Words: Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I dream of students walking through our doors and finding the classes and culture that support their dreams. Eliminating the barriers to higher education—such as President Obama’s plan for free community college education— will help achieve this. It puts us on the pathway to social and economic equity and gives power to Dr. King’s dream.” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015, Cheryl Roberts, Congressman Adam Smith, Executive Director, Jill Wakefield, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Low Income Housing Institute, Martin Luther King Jr., Nate Miles, Nickelsville, President Obama, Seattle Colleges Chancellor, Sharon Lee, Shoreline Community College, Vice President, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, culture

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