Ash Mayfair, born and raised in Vietnam and schooled in film at New York University, chose a story from her own family tree for her striking debut feature, “The Third Wife.”
Chinese American veterans honored at last
By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly The oldest Asian American civil rights organization in the country is spearheading an effort to award Chinese American World War II veterans and their […]
API defenders of affirmative action try to persuade opponents
By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly Facing a referendum that could overturn a new affirmative action law, prominent Asian Pacific Islander (API) Democrats defended the law to the group of […]
Planned Parenthood president Leana Wen forced out after 8 months
NEW YORK (AP) — Planned Parenthood’s president has been forced out of her job after only eight months as the organization faces unprecedented challenges related to its role as the […]
Andy Chan dies — Former owner of Sun Ya Restaurant
A memorial service will be held on July 21 for Andy Chan, who passed away on July 10. Chan was born on October 27, 1946 in Toi Shan, Canton, China. […]
Donnie Chin vigil
A vigil to remember Donnie Chin will be held on July 23, four years after he was murdered. Hosted by the Chin family, International District Emergency Center (IDEC), and the Wing Luke Museum, the vigil will take place at Canton Alley at 8 p.m.
EDITORIAL: House denounces Trump for racist tweets
Two days after Donald Trump tweeted that four congressmen of color should “go back” to their home countries, the Democratic-led House passed a resolution—240-187—condemning the president for his “racist comments.” […]