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New Film Captures Tragedy, Honors Legacy of Domingo and Viernes’ Activism

New Film Captures Tragedy, Honors Legacy of Domingo and Viernes’ Activism

Katrina Pestano May 15, 2013 0

Photo caption: Ron Chew, “One Generation’s Time” producer and author of “Remembering Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes,” film director and producer Shannon Gee and Ed Echtle, associate producer. Photo courtesy of Shannon Gee. Gene

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Club Offers Hawaiian Students a Home Base in Seattle

Club Offers Hawaiian Students a Home Base in Seattle

Courtney Liu May 15, 2013 0

Photo caption: Tahitian dancers at this spring’s UW Luau. Photo credit: Patty Dukes. Hui Hoaloha Ulana (“Hui” for short) is a Hawaiian home away from home for students attending the University of Washington (UW).

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For Our Memory and Community

For Our Memory and Community

Deyung Chou May 1, 2013 0

Deyung Chou shares his and others’ memories online: www.memorycommunity.org For Our Memory and Community BY DEYUNG CHOU IE Contributor Robert Lee Smith lives in Tacoma. I live in Olalla. We are 30 miles apart

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A Whole New World: Stories of the Immigrant Experience

A Whole New World: Stories of the Immigrant Experience

Cian Chew April 17, 2013 0

Photo caption: (left) Cai and David in Toisan a few years before coming to the states.  (right) David and Cai Zeng, now 17 and 20, respectively reflect on their experience immigrating to the U.S. a

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Governor Appoints Michael Itti Director of State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Governor Appoints Michael Itti Director of State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Christina Twu April 17, 2013 0

Photo caption: Michael Itti will officially start as the executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs in May. Photo courtesy of Michael Itti. Longtime politico and education advocate Michael

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It’s More Than About Winning The Title The Journey Towards the Crown

It’s More Than About Winning The Title The Journey Towards the Crown

Maureen Francisco April 17, 2013 0

Photo caption: Participating in pageants has helped Srisa Ebinger (left) and Elise Hamamoto (right) in career and life. Photo credits: DVM Photography. How would you like to hear Donald Trump say, “You’re hired!”? This

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Cheryl Chow: 1946-2013 – Courageous Educator, Community Leader and Child Advocate Passes On

Cheryl Chow: 1946-2013 – Courageous Educator, Community Leader and Child Advocate Passes On

The International Examiner April 3, 2013 0

Photo caption: Cheryl Chow after coming out and sharing she had brain cancer in August 2012. Photo credit: Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times. After a difficult battle with brain cancer, Cheryl Chow, lifelong

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Employment Program Provides Hope and Resources to Keep Seniors Active

Employment Program Provides Hope and Resources to Keep Seniors Active

Amy Huang April 3, 2013 0

Photo capton: Andrelina “Elna” Orbeta, an administrative assistant at the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA), has been an active participant of the NAPCA’s employment program for seven years. Photo credit: Amy Huang.

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Community Survey Points to Lack of Resources to Address Social Isolation and Mental Health for AAPI Seniors

Community Survey Points to Lack of Resources to Address Social Isolation and Mental Health for AAPI Seniors

Travis Quezon April 3, 2013 0

Photo caption: Genie Loteria (left) and Cindy Yu (right) are participants of NAPCA’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. Photo credit: Travis Quezon. For 34 years, it’s been the mission of the National Asian Pacific

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Local Hire Ordinance Campaign Starts Strong

Local Hire Ordinance Campaign Starts Strong

The International Examiner April 3, 2013 0

Photo caption: (From left to right): Violet Lavatai, Maria Batayola, Marquise Robinson and Sili Savusa at the campaign launch on March 23rd. Photo credit: Inye Wokoma. More than 130 community members gathered in support of

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