Annually, OCA-GS’ Golden Circle Award is given to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the betterment of the Chinese and Asian Pacific American Communities. This year, we are asking for...
[blockquote]“Parents and kids, don’t be afraid of saying that you’re gay. I was afraid for over 60 years and those 60 years were wasted…” —Cheryl Chow[/blockquote] Cheryl Chow grew up in South Seattle, the...
[blockquote]“Instead of being led by curators, we [The Wing Luke Museum] are led by communities.” —Cassie Chinn[/blockquote] Cassie Chinn grew up in South Seattle, the daughter Kris and Chuck Chinn, popular former Principal in...
[framed_left img=”http://www.iexaminer.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ielogotext1.png”][/framed_left] Nearly forty years since its inception, the International Examiner has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1974. With a readership of 30,000, it is the oldest, non-profit Pan-Asian American...
“If we build it, they will come back. If property owners in the International District develop new housing, people will come back to live in the community.” -Raymond Chinn, March 2009 Raymond Chinn’s grandfather...
“Health Care is a Right, Not a Privilege.” “Health Care for People, Not for Profit.” -ICHS Posters, 1973 In the late 1960s, there was little available in medical help for many low-income Asian and...
“When I came, people looked at me with doubt[s]. I had the feeling the Asian and Chinese community was watching. I had to show them I could do it. Even some board members were...
“Stand-up. Never kow-tow. Be proud that you are Asian Americans. Be proud of your Mom and Dad. Be proud of your ancient heritage. Remember the sacrifices that have put you here. Each of us...
Turning the tide: The resurrection of China Harbor Restaurant
nwasianweekly.com
Despite a Facebook post that stated China Harbor Restaurant would permanently close on Sept. 30, the restaurant reopened six days later for a previously planned banquet on Oct. 6.
Empathy for people on the street should extend to Little Saigon residents
www.seattletimes.com
These two things are both true: criminalizing poverty and addiction is wrong. And we shouldn't dismiss the safety concerns of CID residents, who are also marginalized people, Naomi Ishisaka writes.
