The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Albert Shen as its 2012 Minority Champion of the Year.
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SBA names Albert Shen Minority Champion of the Year
Posted on 07 May 2012.
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Suspense builds for Seattle Chinese Post’s 30th anniversary celebration
Posted on 04 May 2012.
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The suspense ended at the Seattle Chinese Post (SCP)’s 30th anniversary dinner on April 22 at the House of Hong
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11th District candidate settles guest-worker visa dispute
Posted on 04 May 2012.
Renton dentist Bobby Virk drew some negative attention to his campaign for state representative of the 11th District during his recent troubles with the U.S. Labor Department. Virk, who also goes by Mahadeep Virk, was born in the Punjab region of India to a family of farmers and a military officer. He moved to the [...]
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West Coast Muay Thai tournament premieres at Seattle Center
Posted on 04 May 2012.
Muay Thai, a combat sport from Thailand, has gained ground in the United States and is now arriving on the West Coast. Friday Night Fights, a Muay Thai production company, produced the longest-running Muay Thai series in North America, and sold out stadiums in many cities. Owner Justin Blair hoped to debut the fight in [...]
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Women of color, as leaders today, inspire the leaders of tomorrow
Posted on 03 May 2012.
Compiled by Abby Sun NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY During a time of economic downturn and uncertainty, leaders are needed in all sectors of society to foster innovation and progress. Three times a year, the Women of Color luncheon recognizes female pioneers in certain fields, and these women share personal stories and lessons gleaned from their respective [...]
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Japanese Queen Scholarship Participants announced at the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival
Posted on 30 April 2012.
The 2012 participants of the Japanese Queen Scholarship Organization of Washington were presented at the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival. This is the organization’s 53rd year of
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Author Sam Ung honors one-year anniversary of his book’s publication
Posted on 30 April 2012.
Sam Ung, author of “I Survived the Killing Fields,” marked the one-year anniversary of his book’s publication on Tuesday, April 17, with a book reading at his restaurant, Phnom Phenh Noodle House.
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Local organizations receive grants to provide job training for immigrant and refugee youth and families
Posted on 30 April 2012.
At last year’s community meeting for the Youth and Families Initiative, local organizations called for more culturally relevant job readiness training for refugees and immigrant youth. Last week, after a competitive application process, six out of 17 community agencies were selected to receive grants for a new program to train immigrant and refugee youth in [...]
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Uwajimaya’s Bellevue celebrates one-year anniversary at its new location
Posted on 30 April 2012.
Uwajimaya Bellevue celebrated the one-year anniversary of its new Bellevue location with performances and food tastings. Customers were treated to performances from the Kaze Daiko Taiko
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Nine Lives announces possible last performance at Seattle Center
Posted on 27 April 2012.
Popular 1970s band Nine Lives will perform again on stage for the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Seattle Center. Nine Lives was a Seattle dance band that played from 1970 to 1972, influenced by the sounds of Chicago, Buddy Miles, Tower of Power, Sly and the Family Stone, and Cold Blood. Unlike other [...]
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