Cathay Post 186 of the American Legion held its annual Memorial Day service to honor the Asian Americans from Seattle who gave their lives during World War II. The event, […]
Photojournalist Corky Lee’s exhibit
Corky Lee spoke about his work at the Seattle Public Library on May 28. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which included a display of Lee’s work, “Chinese Americans: Inclusion/Exclusion.” […]
2017 InterIm CDA Gala
Three-hundred-and-thirty people attended the 2017 InterIm CDA Gala on May 20. The organization presented the Bob Santos Leadership in Sustainability Award to Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos for standing up for […]
First Asian woman to lead ACCT
Emily Yim will become the first Asian woman to lead the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) this September as its chair. The ACCT has a membership of more than […]
Pride ASIA 2017
Members of the LGBTQ and Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community gathered in advance of Pride Month at Hing Hay Park on May 28, for music and speeches. Danyal Lotfi, […]
Melting pot Manchester stresses unity after concert attack
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press MANCHESTER, England (AP) — On the Manchester street they call the “Curry Mile,” there are no longer just Indian or Pakistani restaurants. A hungry diner […]
Nepal celebrates anniversary of Mount Everest conquest
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s mountaineering community celebrated the first conquest of Mount Everest 64 years ago on May 29, as well as this year’s climbing season, during which hundreds […]
Taiwan court rules in favor of same sex marriage
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage on May 24, making the island the first place in Asia to recognize gay unions. The court […]
South Indian court orders 4 week stay on cow slaughter rules
NEW DELHI (AP) — A court in southern India on May 30 ordered a four-week stay on the federal government’s decision to ban the sale of cows and buffaloes for […]
After mistake in 2012, Sato learns lesson to win Indy 500
By JENNA FRYER INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato had victory in sight once before at the Indianapolis 500. When he attempted a last-lap pass, Sato lost control of his car, […]