By Ben Nuckols and Gene Johnson Associated Press President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban was scheduled to be scrutinized in federal courtrooms across the country on March 15. In Maryland, a U.S. judge was expected to hear arguments from the American Civil Liberties Union and others who want to stop the new directive and more […]
“Comfort”
Two passing ships in the night, a sun allergy, and comfort food.
Aviation director makes a case for diversity in the Port of Seattle
With over 25 years of experience in airport operation and management, Lance Lyttle is something of a world traveler himself.
Diversity in education
Diversity is a broad word at Edmonds Community College (ECC). So diverse that it even covers former inmates.
The Malaysian Kitchen — 150 recipes for Simple Home Cooking
Containing easily prepared, yet flavorful recipes, “The Malaysian Kitchen” combines personal reflection, cultural perspective, and a useful introduction to Malaysian home cooking.
COMMENTARY: Where are the women, people of color?
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It was a capacity crowd on March 1 at Tony Robbins Live! at ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. The bestselling author and superstar life coach to Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey spoke longer than expected, but the 7,000-strong crowd did not seem to mind. Attendees left in a “beautiful […]
Inclusion tied to diversity
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly We explore the issue of diversity through the lens of three different people and perspectives. All look to the common goal of serving and including all in developing a better community. Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce seeks input from all “As we look at this region, we think […]
Seattle Symphony promotes diversity
By Nina Huang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Seattle is home to many well-known musicians, such as Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, etc. There is also a special place for classical musicians in the Emerald City. Home to internationally acclaimed and one of America’s leading symphony orchestras, the Seattle Symphony is […]
Hundreds attend “Love Not Hate Community Unity” rally
By Arlene Dennistoun NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY An overflow crowd of about 500 people packed the Kent Lutheran Church on March 11 for the “Love Not Hate Community Unity” event. Shocked by the March 3 shooting of a Sikh man in an alleged hate crime, organizers who had hoped for a turnout of 100 people […]
Chinese American students defy longshot odds to get into the Ivy League
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Goal setting at an early age helps young adults take advantage of their time, not waste it. Lawson Wong, 18, is a high school senior who has dreamed of going to only one college. He’s been wearing crimson red T-shirts, sweatshirts, and a hoodie with his college’s […]