Tacoma’s legendary instrumental rock band The Ventures won admission into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
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The Ventures earn one-of-a-kind recognition from Japan’s Emperor
Posted on 24 June 2010.
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South Seattle applies $2.4 million toward helping those hurt by model minority myth
Posted on 24 June 2010.
In October 2008, the U.S. Department of Education designated South Seattle Community College as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
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First-ever trade mission to India to be launched
Posted on 24 June 2010.
In 2007, he just wanted to build cooperation among different Asian American communities in Washington state.
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CARE report reveals the need of AAPI students in higher education
Posted on 24 June 2010.
A report written by the National Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Research in Education (CARE) dispels the myth that Asian and Pacific Islander
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Report shows disparities in unemployment between racial groups
Posted on 24 June 2010.
An analysis done by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) shows disparities in unemployment rates between racial groups in 2009, with Latinos and Blacks approaching Depression-like levels in some metro areas.
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House and Senate approve repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Posted on 24 June 2010.
The House of Representatives and Senate Armed Services Committee approved a repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, regarding homosexuals in the military, late last month.
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Attention: Garfield 1965 reunion coming up
Posted on 24 June 2010.
The Garfield High School Class of 1965 reunion will take place Aug. 27–28 at the Central Area Senior Center and Garfield High School.
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Attention: Do you want to visit China with Gov. Chris Gregoire in September?
Posted on 24 June 2010.
The Governor’s visit to China will offer Washington business and government leaders the opportunity to cement the existing ties between Washington and China.
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Spelling bee winner continues the Indian American winning streak
Posted on 24 June 2010.
Once again, an Indian-American was going to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. It was just a matter of what word and what time on June 4.
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Schools struggle to meet new race labeling rules
Posted on 24 June 2010.
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington school districts are struggling with a new federal requirement to gather more specific information on the ethnicity of their students
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