First of all, his letter holds forth from the vantage point of two illusions: If whites had never colonized invaded, raped, enslaved, and abused Africa, it would be paradise — and the idea that if Blacks were given jobs, fair schools, if the [government] kept crack out of the neighborhoods, American cities would be paradises.
Archive | 2009
Letter: Dogmatic letter misleads
Posted on 17 December 2009.
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Dec. 10: Mayor-elect McGinn announces cabinet members
Posted on 17 December 2009.
Former state legislator and transition co-facilitator Kip Tokuda has accepted the position of Acting Director of Human Services. Tokuda will serve in the position until a permanent director is selected.
Posted in Names in the News, Vol 28 No 52 | 12/19-250 Comments
Nov. 13: Lung Tsuchiya Family and Mina Saudagaran honored as outstanding philanthropists
Posted on 17 December 2009.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (Washington Chapter) chose six outstanding philanthropists to honor at its 21st anniversary National Philanthropy Day luncheon held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center.
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Dec. 11: Consulate General of Japan in Seattle celebrates with holiday party
Posted on 17 December 2009.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of the emperor of Japan. It follows on the heels of the 50th wedding anniversary of Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Dec. 23 is also Akihito’s birthday. In honor of these occasions, the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle celebrated during its annual holiday party. About 250 people attended the event held at the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood.
Posted in Names in the News, Vol 28 No 52 | 12/19-250 Comments
Wah Mee victims’ family members emotional at public meeting
Posted on 10 December 2009.
Doris Wong-Estridge, niece of victim Wing “Bill” Wong (no relation to Gim Lum Wong), attended the last hearing but did not speak publicly. This time was different. She says it was important that the board hear from her why Ng, who was acquitted of murder but sentence to 35 years in prison for his participation in the massacre, should not be granted parole.
Posted in Community News, Features, Vol 28 No 51 | 12/12-182 Comments
Diversity at the Top honorees credited for community service
Posted on 10 December 2009.
“This dinner is not a town hall meeting,” joked Assunta Ng, founder of the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, the event’s organizer, referring to the celebration dinner held at the House of Hong on Dec. 4 honoring Dow Constantine, Martha Choe, Lloyd Hara, Mike McGinn, and John Okamoto. They were named the 2009 Top Contributors to the Asian Community by the Northwest Asian Weekly. This year’s theme was “Diversity at the Top.”
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After 5 years, the War Room closes its doors
Posted on 10 December 2009.
Pressure from the city and state may have contributed to the closing of the War Room, a popular Capitol Hill nightclub, but the contributions that the venue has made to the music and nightlife scene is one that patrons won’t soon forget.
Posted in Business, Community News, Features, Profiles, Vol 28 No 51 | 12/12-180 Comments
This month: Victoria’s Secret unveils first Asian angel
Posted on 10 December 2009.
This November included some highs and lows for Asian American performers, some breakups, a World Series performance, a film with a mostly Asian cast, an angel, and my favorite, a sexiest man title! Let’s get the bad news over with!
Posted in Column: Pop Culture, Vol 28 No 51 | 12/12-181 Comment
Attention: Municipal League calls for nominations
Posted on 10 December 2009.
The Municipal League of King County is calling for nominations for its annual Civic Awards to honor those who are working to improve the community. The Centennial Civic Awards will be presented at the League’s centennial celebration dinner on March 18, 2010.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 51 | 12/12-180 Comments
Attention: CAPAA and ACLF accepting applications on fellowship program
Posted on 10 December 2009.
The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) recently announced the launch of a fellowship opportunity for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to build their legislative and public policy analysis skills on issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 51 | 12/12-180 Comments
