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Another record-breaking year

Northwest Asian Weekly receives 27 journalism awards

Krav maga self-defense class coming to CID

NWAW winners connected on a Zoom call before the WNPA awards ceremony

“It was exciting to watch the entire evening. There were so many awards that we received, I wasn’t able to keep track of the total number,” said NWAW Publisher Assunta Ng. The first place winners were Janice Nesamani in the Education

story category; Andrew Hamlin in the Art reviews and General feature (long) categories; Nina Huang in the Personality profile (short) category; and Assunta Ng for a Business feature story. see WNPA on 11

Family courage drives UW researcher in COVID research By Mahlon Meyer NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Helen Chu is known as the UW Medicine researcher who stood up to the federal government to identify the first COVID-19 victims in the United States. But what is less known about her is that, almost simultaneously, she started a study of the first patients hospitalized with the disease. This soon provided data crucial to the development of the mRNA vaccines, and other important treatments. “We enrolled the first individual in the U.S. with COVID-19, as well as many of the early cases in February and March 2020,” she told Northwest Asian Weekly. “These samples were then shared with a lot of groups in the

U.S., including the National Institutes of Health, that used them to help develop the Moderna mRNA vaccine and also to develop some of the first monoclonal antibody therapies, including the Eli Lilly antibody.” Her study involved identifying ways to collect blood samples from the early survivors. It comprised adults hospitalized with respiratory viral infections (HAARVI). By sending samples of the coronavirus taken from their blood to the government and Moderna, the production of a vaccine was able to get a jump start and ultimately be completed in less than a year. It was unrelated to the Seattle Flu Study she was involved in earlier

ON THE SHELF Leong’s boyhood in Seattle inspires latest children’s book  7

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AT THE MOVIES In “No Time to Die,” James Bond is loveable, because he loves, but it’s not the first time 8

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Northwest Asian Weekly (NWAW) reporters and staff members won 27 awards at the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) 2021 Better Newspaper Contest. The winners were announced in a virtual awards ceremony on Oct. 8.

Tanya Woo demonstrates her Krav Maga skills on Jesse Robbins in front of Mother Yoga where Robbins will be teaching the self-defense class beginning Oct. 24.

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“Krav maga saved me from a potentially fatal situation,” said Jesse Robbins as he recalled being surrounded and beaten by six people, three with flagpoles, last October. Robbins was counter protesting at a political rally in South Seattle and credited his krav maga (KM) training, enabling him to escape in one piece. He’ll share his knowledge of this Israeli self-defense and fighting system with students of all ages at Mother Yoga in the ChinatownInternational District (CID) on Oct. 24, from 2–4 p.m. Krav maga means “contact combat” in Hebrew. The combat training was developed by Hungarian-Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld for the Israel Defense Forces in the 1940s. Lichtenfeld combined techniques from several styles of martial arts and street fighting to form a new style of self-defense. It was later modified for civilian needs in the U.S. by students who attended Lichtenfeld’s instructor courses in the 1980s. Robbins, already a black belt in Taekwondo, took a class with his wife, Thuy D. Do, at Krav Maga Renton in 2012. They were hooked and signed see KRAV MAGA on 12

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39 YEARS

OCTOBER 16 – OCTOBER 22, 2021

■ NAMES IN THE NEWS ACRS gala

resident expert on redress, Kyle Kinoshita. Attendees will go through the history of Seattle JACL and how the process of redress for Japanese Americans began. To register, go to jcccw.org/speaker-series. 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) said it raised $325,000 so far from its virtual gala on Oct. 2. The gala is ACRS’ largest fundraiser that brings services to over 30,000 people each year. The virtual event included interviews and cooking demos by Chef Melissa Miranda of Musang and Chef Varin Keokitvon, and a keynote speech by Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Ty Tufono-Chaussee emceed along with Ron Hippe. 

Celebrate Seattle JACL 100th anniversary

The Tony Lee wins Edson award

Northwest Nikkei Museum at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) will host the 8th Speaker Series, “Celebrate Seattle JACL 100th Anniversary,” on Oct. 15 with current Seattle JACL President Stan Shikuma, historian Bill Tashima, and

The Tony Lee Apartments in Lake City belatedly received the 2020 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in the Large Metropolitan Category (city population of 300,000 or more) on Sept. 23. Developed by the Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI), the Tony Lee provides 70 new affordable homes built on the site of a former fire station. The building is located adjacent to NeighborHealth, a health care clinic serving low-income household,

Aisaya Corbray of LIHI (left) is presented with Tax Credit Excellence Award by Rep. Suzan DelBene on Sept. 23

and within a quarter-mile of a grocery store, the Parks Department Community Center, a public library, public transportation, schools, and employment opportunities. 

Shiao-Yen Wu Day King County Executive Dow Constantine officially declared Sept. 26, 2021 as Shiao-Yen Wu Day. “It is with deep gratitude and pride for me to accept this honor.” She was honored for hosting simultaneous celebrations of the 110th National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan), and the National Film Competition Awards at her house. 

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Ty Tufono-Chausse (right) and Ron Hippe emceed at the ACRS virtual gala

A service for Georgina (Ginger) Gail Luke was held on Oct. 1 at Evergreen Washelli. Luke passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 22 at the age of 73. Born and raised in Seattle, and a graduate of Franklin High School, Luke loved animals and brought home many Georgina (Ginger) Gail Luke farm animals when she was growing up, including a horse, goat, and pig. Ginger previously owned the Rickshaw restaurant— which she sold around 2014—to pursue her passion of rescuing dogs. Ginger’s Pet Rescue was founded in 2006 and has saved over 18,000 dogs to date from around the world. Her obituary stated that a remembrance can be made to gingerspetrescue.org (or she would love it if you adopt a dog). 

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Ginger Luke remembrance

Shiao-Yen Wu (left) and Nancy Lee

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■ COMMUNITY NEWS

Chase CEO visits Seattle, talks social justice JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon made a visit to Seattle for a town meeting with clients and employees. On Oct. 6, he met with members of the media in which he spoke about the company’s commitment to social justice issues. Dimon addressed issues such as the antiAsian sentiment that has occurred as a result of the pandemic and the Atlanta spa shootings that occurred in March 2021. “Well, we’ve tried to stop any antianything,” Dimon stressed about the company’s stance toward intolerance and hate. “We don’t like it. We try to support our employees and we have programs about it.” The morning after the March 16, 2021 shootings at three spas in the Atlanta area, Dimon sent a message to his employees of the continual fight against hate. Since the Black Lives Matter protests, the company focused on what it could do to help out. “JPMorgan has always been a leader in diversity, way before the murder of George Floyd and way before COVID,” said Dimon. “COVID and the murder of George Floyd simply highlight what we already knew, that the Black community have been left behind for a long time and been suffering far longer than most.” Dimon touted JPMorgan Chase’s program, ‘Advancing Black Leaders,’ which aims to attract, hire, retain, and advance top talent within the Black community.

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (middle) with local Chase employees

This led to ‘Advancing Black Pathways,’ an initiative that builds on existing efforts with $30 billion pledged since October 2020 to advance racial equity in the form of loans, financial education, and recruitment. ‘Advancing Black Pathways’ included programs directed to financing Blackowned businesses, entrepreneurs of color, and educating businesses for Black and Latinx. It also offered mortgages for Black and Latinx communities. “It’s not just Black and Latin, it cuts

Seattle mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell was invited to speak at a community event on Oct. 8. More than 250 people attended the dinner at Seattle’s China Harbor restaurant. Harrell was introduced by former Gov. Gary Locke who described Harrell as someone who is “not driven by ideology or party—but driven by what’s the best thing… the right thing for our community.” Attendees stood up and greeted Harrell with a rousing round of applause. He told the crowd, “I will be the mayor who will have an effective police department… 7 minute response times—I will make you safe.” He also promised not to drive businesses out of the city. “I will have an environment that is conducive towards jobs and economic development.” He added, “When I say ‘Dream of a better Chinatown-International District,’ we’ll do more than dream. We’ll put it into action.” 

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Bruce Harrell speaks at community event

Bruce Harrell and Gary Locke

across everything,” said Dimon. “When you are a big company, you have to talk about big things.” Dimon added, “But this takes place on a local level.” Dimon noted that community Chase Banks would facilitate these programs and the company looks to establish banks in

areas that need representation. Chase will also help one million people open lowcost checking and/or savings accounts. It is committing to hire 150 new community managers, opening new Community Center branches in underserved communities, and increasing marketing to reach more customers who are currently underserved, unbanked, or underbanked. “We track everything,” Dimon said of the company’s workplace benchmarking to ensure that the programs are meeting needs. with respect to not only race, but with respect to women. He did note that Chase has done a great job with every demographic except with Blacks. “That has its own special effort,” he stated as there is special emphasis to recruit and hire Blacks. When asked if there was any pushback from staff to these programs, he said “Nope and nor do I care.” Dimon noted that he was pleased to know a consensus rebuke of the George Floyd murder from CEOs of many other companies. “Almost everyone I know said, ‘This has got to stop.’” As part of its response to helping companies back from the pandemic, Chase has been active in aiding small business see DIMON on 13

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■ NATIONAL NEWS Asian Americans in Chicago want majority-Asian ward in remap CHICAGO (AP) — Asian Americans in Chicago are pushing for a majority Asian ward as the city redraws its political maps, saying it will ensure the fast-growing community has a unified voice at City Hall. The Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community has been fighting for decades for a majority Asian ward in Chicago. With the once-a-decade process of drawing ward boundaries underway again, the coalition says it’s time for a ward that will include all of

Chinatown. Under their proposal, the ward also would include parts of the McKinley Park neighborhood and Bridgeport, the area that was home to longtime former mayors Richard J. and Richard M. Daley. The number of Asians in Chicago increased by 45,000 over the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and Asians were the fastest-growing racial group between 2010 and 2020. But there are currently

no Asian members of the City Council. David Wu, the executive director of the Pui Tak Center, told WLS-TV that “you have to be in the room to make a difference.” “Hopefully we can be in the room this next decade,” he said. The City Council approves the new ward map, and must do so by Dec. 1. 

Man charged in anti-Asian rant against Olympic athlete ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors filed a hate crime charge against a 26-year-old man in connection with an anti-Asian rant targeted at a Japanese American Olympic athlete in Southern California earlier this year. The defendant, Michael Orlando Vivona, was previously charged with attacking an elderly Asian couple while they took a walk in the park. Vivona remains in jail on $65,000 bail. It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf. The attacks in Orange County took place in April and are among a wave of anti-Asian sentiment that has sometimes turned violent nationwide amid the coronavirus pandemic. Vivona was charged on Sept. 24 with one misdemeanor

count of violation of civil rights, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. While prosecutors have not identified the victim, Olympian Sakura Kokumai posted a video of the April 1 encounter in Grijalva Park in the city of Orange. Kokumai, a karate champion who competed in the Tokyo Olympics, was wearing headphones and talking on the phone in the park when Vivona began aggressively yelling at her, prosecutors say. He threatened her and spit in her direction. “I was trying to process what was happening, but at the same time, I realized he was far bigger than me,” Kokumai told the Los Angeles Times. “As much as I know that I practice karate and I am an athlete and

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Leong’s boyhood in Seattle inspires latest children’s book By Samantha Pak NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY As a young boy, Robin Leong was very athletic, but because of his size, he was usually picked last for sports and games at recess and in P.E. “My growth spurt didn’t happen until high school,” he said. At the time, few people were aware of Leong’s background. The Seattle native, now 50, started practicing kung fu at the age of 4 and sparring with his older sisters within a couple years. His father, a kung fu master, started Seattle Kung Fu Club in 1963. Located at 656½ S. King St. in the heart of the Chinatown-International District, it was one of the first and longest-running public kung fu clubs in the country. Leong’s classmates’ attitudes put him in the mindset to prove them wrong—that his size didn’t mean he wasn’t good at sports. “I was quick,” he said. “I just went out and played.” Eventually, it worked and he gained the respect of his peers. Leong’s boyhood experiences serve as the inspiration for his new children’s book, “The Kung Fu Force and the Perilous Boba Whirlpool.” The story revolves around a trio of animal pals—Lucas the Lizard, Brady the Bengal Cat, and Coco the Cockatoo—on their first day of school, and the bullying Lucas experiences because of his small size. When a faucet malfunctions and the cafeteria is flooded with boba milk tea, the trio jumps into action to save the day. And when Lucas realizes his bullies are in trouble, he has to learn how to set aside his anger to do the right thing. This is Leong’s second book. His first book, “The Kung Fu Force and the Tower of Doom,” was released in 2020 and features the same trio. Both stories were illustrated by Eric Wong. Leong’s third book is in the works and will come out sometime next year.

Entertainment and life lessons As Leong went through the writing process for his Kung Fu Force stories, he discussed with his publishers whether to make the characters humans or animals. They decided on animals because they thought it would be more entertaining for kids. They also made a conscious effort to make the main characters—as well as their kung fu teacher, Shifu Seong the Seahorse— small animals whose hero selves become bigger versions of themselves (with the exception of Shifu Seong, who was named after Leong’s father). Leong said this was to show readers that when you believe in yourself, you become something bigger. This wouldn’t have worked with human kids. This particularly ties into the theme of “Perilous Boba Whirlpool,” of not letting the opinions of others define who you are. The book is dedicated to Leong’s father, who—along with his mother—faced judgement after immigrating to the United States, and dealt with racism decades before such incidents were making headlines. “My father had to deal with it since the 1950s,” Leong said. He hopes kids get a good sense of self worth from his story and learn how to believe in themselves. “Don’t let anyone tell you differently,” he said. “You are good enough.” Leong noted that this is particularly important nowadays as negative comments can come from all directions, especially online where people can write and say almost anything. His hope is to help and motivate kids who may be going through such experiences. And as Lucas learns to help the very kids who had picked on him, Leong also hopes his young readers learn how to forgive, let go of grudges, and be the

bigger person by showing compassion. The first Kung Fu Force story focuses on Brady and its main theme is about not taking things for granted.

Inspiration for and from kids Before Leong delved into the world of kid lit, he was an actor based in Asia. He had been living in Singapore for the last 23 years and had come to visit Seattle at the end of 2019. Leong ended up staying as a result of the pandemic. The pandemic also led him to start writing. Leong has always loved kids. He started babysitting when he was 10 or 11—and always had stories in his head. When COVID-19 shut the world down, Leong wanted to find a way to inspire kids. The parents of one of his kung fu students talked to him about an idea for a book, combining that with martial arts and Asian values. The Kung Fu Force was then born. As a father, Leong also turned to his two sons (11 and 6) for inspiration. The Force’s characters, Lucas and Brady, are named after them. He shared his ideas for the story with them and they were— as kids are prone to be—honest in their feedback. “They would tell me, ‘No that’s stupid,’” Leong said about anything his sons didn’t like, adding that he put a lot of weight in their comments.  “The Kung Fu Force and the Perilous Boba Whirlpool” and “The Kung Fu Force and the Tower of Doom” are available online at epigrambooks.sg. Samantha can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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■ AT THE MOVIES

In “No Time to Die,” James Bond is loveable because he loves,

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I never liked Daniel Craig as James Bond. Maybe because he had other movies first. He remained Daniel Craig, the action star, to me, and not James Bond. Craig was more pugilist than the suave superspy I grew up with on constant replay at my grandparents’ house. But, even though the films were reliable entertainment, I never liked the character either. He was “classy” and always had the smooth lines, but I couldn’t stand how he had a new expendable lady in every film and never fell in love. Yet he did, once. It’s ironic that Craig, the Bond I didn’t like, has made me love James Bond by being love-able—and falling in love—in “No Time to Die.” “No Time to Die” is a tribute to the 007 franchise, and fittingly so, as it is reported to be Craig’s last installment as the British secret serviceman—just when I decided I want him back. (But do our heroes ever go away anymore? Is Ironman really gone? I’ll leave that there.) Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, one of the satisfying things about “No Time to Die” is the “Easter eggs” scattered throughout the movie. If you are a James Bond fan—it’s part of our collective consciousness by now—you know what’s supposed to happen. There will be a visit to Q’s gadget wonderland. A vodka martini—we know how he likes it—will be consumed. Villains will have odd physical defects—cue glass eyes and a face so damaged a mask is needed. My déjà vu sensor flashed when I saw Bond driving a gray Aston Martin on a cliffside, with his love, Madeleine Swann, by his side. Swann is not the first time Bond loves—the movie includes a visit to Vesper Lynd’s grave—but knowing this is Craig’s, and perhaps 007’s, swan song gives this love story great impact. The scene on the cliffs is a nod to the 1969 Bond film, “On Her

Majesty’s Secret Service,” where Bond loved and lost—and was not his usual unflappable self. I didn’t like that Craig was so flappable. Even though that’s what made the Bond series lackluster to me, I was still convinced that’s how Bond was supposed to be. Turns out Craig eliminates, finally, what was most grating to me—that Bond never showed love—and establishes that it’s okay for each new 007 to be different, which is good, since who knows who will be next. A woman? Perhaps Lashana Lynch, who plays the (temporarily named) 007 when Bond is rumored to be retired? (Haha, Bond never retires.) Henry Golding? (Still rooting for that.) In “No Time to Die,” we have many of the who’s who that we know from other films (and the books), including Blofeld, Bond’s foster brother; Mr. White, Swann’s father; and Swann herself. The new villain, Lyutsifer Safin, played by Rami Malek, is out for revenge for the death of his family, which was ordered by Blofeld and carried out by White. He plans to achieve this by hijacking a scientist and a genetic superweapon. Safin kills Swann’s mother, but becomes attached to Swann in a perhaps inappropriate way. (So if Safin killed Swann’s father when she was a child… shouldn’t Malek look much older? And what exactly is the age difference between Bond and Swann? Okay, doesn’t matter. Love. Starry eyes.) What else is going on in “No Time to Die”? There is some effort to make us think that society can’t tell right from wrong anymore. Gee, whose side is anybody on? That government agent? Good guy? Bad guy? Who knows? Bond? You are just the same as me, claims Safin. You kill people. I kill people. Whoa, hold up. Did you fall for that? Cuz I can tell when someone is a megalomaniac who is wrong for wanting

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By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we take a look at the retirement of Manny Pacquiao from boxing, Shoehei Otani, and Suni Lee’s gold star performance on TV. PACQUIAO RETIRES, ANNOUNCES RUN FOR PRESIDENT Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from the boxing ring last month after his loss to Yordenis Ugas in August. While his loss to Ugas was a disappointment, it showed that the former 8 division champion was done at the age of 42. The sport of boxing has many athletes making a comeback to the ring. Notably, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., a Pacquiao rival, has participated in boxing matches and is still trolling for another shot. Oscar de la Hoya, who Pacquiao defeated in 2008 to springboard his boxing profile and ascendancy into superstardom, is looking to make a comeback at the age of 48. But it looks like Pacquiao will stay retired as he announced plans to run for president of the Philippines. “I am announcing my retirement. Goodbye, boxing,” said Pacquiao in a Facebook post from his verified account. He thanked fans, stating that it was the hardest decision he ever made. Pacquiao ended his career with 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws. Of the 62 wins, he had 39 knockouts. His career started when he was 16 years old with a bout in January 1995. Even before he announced plans to run, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte—who announced his retirement from politics on Oct. 2— cast insults at Pacquiao prior to his last fight in August. Duterte, who was once a friend of Pacquiao’s and belongs to the same party, called the boxer an expletive after Pacquiao made comments about corruption in government, as well as Duterte’s amicable relationship with China. He also labeled Pacquiao “too old” and that he was “failing in his boxing career.” Pacquiao is an iconic figure in the Philippines for his boxing fame. His political career has capitalized on this and we will see how his run for president will be seen in the eyes of the people of the Philippines. SHOEHEI OHTANI’S SEASON ENDS, OUT OF PLAYOFFS Shoehei Ohtani’s first at-bat of the last game of the season was a home run against the Seattle Mariners. The home run was the beginning of the end for the Mariners as the Angels won the game and doused any hope of the playoffs for the M’s. The Angels did not make the playoffs, but Ohtani’s season was spectacular. It is rare that a player is a pitcher and a full-time hitter. Ohtani

excelled in doing both this year. The 27-year-old hit 46 home runs, which placed him third among active players for this season. He stole 26 bases and tied for second with 80 extra-base hits. As a pitcher, he put up a 3.18 earned run average with 156 strikeouts. He hit as many home runs as he allowed earned runs as a pitcher, which is an amazing statistic. Ohtani’s sizzling season made him an All-Star as a pitcher and a hitter. July’s ‘midseason classic’ highlighted the talents of Ohtani as he started as the pitcher and hit in the leadoff position for the American League. With Mike Trout injured most of the year, Ohtani was the sole star on a team that failed to reach the postseason yet again. He made it known that his main priority moving forward is “to win.” But there is much speculation as if that is a call see SPORTS on 13

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By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “How have you been?” is a typical conversation opener. But with community leader Bettie Luke, that line not only deepened a dialogue, it twirled into extraordinary revelation after revelation. And eventually, it became an opportunity for healing and celebration. Last July, I asked Luke at a community event how she was doing. The last thing I expected was that she would pour out her grief and her state of distress. While I wasn’t prepared to respond to her plight, I was a good listener, pondering how I could help. “I am going to be 80 this October,” were her first words. That’s a milestone. What followed was nothing to celebrate—the number of tragedies that shattered her orbit, including relatives, loved ones, and close friends who died in the last two years. The staggering count was over 20, including her sister, brother, niece, brother-in-law, and long-time friends and associates. “Half of my generation was disappearing,” she said. Wow, I thought as I sat next to her. My “wow” was a sad one accented with a sigh. I was at a loss for words, even though I felt her pain. Luke has been a good supporter of the Northwest Asian Weekly for decades. I relish her friendship, leadership, and

humanity. Her friend Rosemary Villanueva depicted her so well. “Bettie embodies this quote of Mother Teresa of Calcutta: ‘I ALONE cannot change the world but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many RIPPLES.’ Through her warmth, wisdom, and creativity, she has been such an example of goodness in her personal and professional life. She is a consummate educator. “She sees the world through both a microscope and telescope at the same time,” said Anselmo Villanueva. “She pays attention to all of the tiny details and sees the big picture at the same time.” ORGANIZE YOUR OWN PARTY The day after we talked, Luke’s gloom inspired me with an idea to cheer her up—I offered to host her 80th birthday party with 10 of her special friends. Luke was thrilled. “The short visit with you…did wonders in starting to clear the clouds of grief in my head,” she responded in an email. “Now, your amazing offer to host a dinner…it is a joy I did not ever imagine. ..Your unexpected kind and generous offer has cut through the immobilization where I have been stuck for too long.” Literally and figuratively, I was giving her an assignment—to

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KRAV MAGA from 1 up for a membership immediately. Within a year, Robbins began to assist-teach at the studio. By 2017, Robbins was certified as a level one instructor, and in 2021, he obtained a level four instructor certification through the L.A.-based Krav Maga Worldwide. Besides teaching in Renton, Robbins also teaches in Bellevue and Lynnwood. Robbins considers himself a Seattle native, although he was born in Staten Island, to a white father and Filipina mother. The family moved to Seattle when Robbins was two months old. Robbins just turned 40. He lives in the Othello neighborhood with his young family and in a house two blocks from where he grew up. “I’m very much at home, raising my kids in the same neighborhood I grew up in. I’m raising them to play in the same parks I played at,” Robbins said. He attended Seattle public schools and received his undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Washington. Robbins dabbled in business consulting, but his fulltime job is a stay-at-home dad for his two sons. “I know South Seattle, anything Chinatown south, really much like the back of my hands,” Robbins said. “Throughout high school and college, so many of my friends, we would meet here (CID) for lunch or dinner. I mean, we’re talking about King Café!” King Café closed in 2004, after 36 years of operation, to make room for the Wing Luke Museum. Robbins met Tanya Woo when Woo took a KM class in the Renton studio where Robbins practices. Woo also met her future husband, Randy Wo-Eng, there, who. besides being Robbins’ KM classmate, happens to be his Franklin High School classmate. “I would describe Tanya as the guardian angel of the International District,” Robbins said. “She does a good job advocating for the vitality and the need for the CID to survive.” Woo’s family owns CID’s Louisa Hotel building, which houses Mother Yoga where Robbins will be teaching

KM. Woo, an active voice of the CID community, is a member of the CID Community Watch (CIDCW). CIDCW is a volunteer group founded in June 2020 after several CID businesses were vandalized by bad actors who took advantage of the Black Lives Matter protests that May. Barely recovering from the vandalism, CID suffered further setbacks with the COVID-19 pandemic, which some turned into racist assumptions erroneously connecting the virus with Asians. Some businesses permanently shuttered, residents sheltered in place, and visitors stayed away. Reduced traffic led to public safety issues at night and vice versa. As extra eyes and ears, volunteers of the CIDCW walk from 9 to 11 p.m. nightly to provide visibility and non-violent de-escalation to evoke a sense of security for the community. “We have a thousand seniors living in CID. Some of them don’t feel safe being out,” Woo said. “I want to help.” One Saturday night in July, Robbins joined Woo on a CIDCW patrol. “During the two-hours, she pointed out this business that got hit a few times. There was an assault on that corner. That building was set on fire. As we walked, she’s recounting all the incidents that happened within the last year,” Robbin said. “I love this place. I’ve been to most of these businesses, but I didn’t know the CID was hit that hard by anti-Asian racist attacks,” said Robbins. “Of course, there are a whole bunch of other mitigating factors,” Robbin added. That night, Robbins made an offhand comment to Woo about bringing KM to CID, to which the pre-occupied Woo hastily replied, “Yeah, I know, I know we should.” In a few months over several conversations during social situations, Woo and Robbins solidified the plan of bringing KM to CID, with Robbins as the instructor. Free introductory seminars for seniors are pending on availability of grants. Meanwhile, Robbins is anxious to teach his beloved community self-defense in real-life, dangerous situations. Sounding like a doting dad with a Dr. Seuss book,

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Robbins said KM is for everyone and is about defending oneself while “getting attacked by one person, getting attacked by three people, getting attacked when your back is against the wall, and getting attacked when you’re on the ground.” The aggressive and practical training is applicable, regardless of one’s age, body type, or gender. KM is a series of repetitive skills applied in different scenarios. The technique is also mental. Robbins wants to help his students step out of their comfort zone and introduce them to new feelings and emotions. While most people aren’t comfortable in hitting back, by tapping into their inner aggression and adrenaline, Robbins believes students can acquire KM skills to become second nature to “kick the groin and gouge the eyes” when they’re attacked. Preparing the mind and acting with the body to respond in stressful situations so one can flee to safety is the goal. What is Robbins’ own goal? “I like the idea of me being the new Krav Maga Seattle. If we can start in CID, even better,” Robbins said. “I’d love to have my own studio eventually.” For now, he is renting the space at Mother Yoga, located at 511 Maynard Alley South, for his weekly Sunday classes. There will be no membership to join, just dropin fees after the Oct. 24 classes. If the numbers work out and there is enough interest, Robbins will add classes for seniors or expand his hours. Classes conducted in another language is also a possibility.  Northwest Asian Weekly readers interested in the hour-long, free introductory class can register at rsvpforkrav.as.me/cidintro, and use coupon code: NWAWKRAV. Proof of vaccination is required and will be checked at the door. Becky can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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Predictions and advice for the week of October 16–October 22, 2021 By Sun Lee Chang Rat—You can’t go back and erase part of the past, but the present and future have yet to be written.

Dragon—There comes a point when turning back is no longer an option. Summon your courage and go boldly forward.

Monkey—You notice important things that might escape the attention of others who are not as aware.

Ox—Taking responsibility could entail extra work, but it also gives one the power to push for a certain outcome.

Snake—Don’t ignore a recent teaching moment in your personal life. Learning from it is key to making progress.

Rooster—Does it feel like you are carrying the load on your own? You have much more support than you realize.

Tiger—As you embark on an ambitious new plan, temper your initial enthusiasm with realistic expectations.

Horse—Shifting from a reactionary stance to a proactive one can be difficult, but well worth the control it offers you.

Dog—As awkward as it may seem, resist minimizing your accomplishments to get the full credit that you deserve.

Rabbit— Give yourself permission to unplug. A respite could help you to gain a clearer perspective.

Goat—Worried about the need for a slight course correction? If done expeditiously and with care, it will appear seamless.

Pig—You have good reason to be optimistic this week. Things are definitely shaping up to be solidly in your favor.

WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

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CHU from 1 that had led her first to identify the coronavirus in our region. The flu study, which she adapted to test people for the coronavirus despite government orders to cease and desist, marked the onslaught of the invasion. But her ongoing HAARVI study is showing how to end the war. “This HAARVI study has also allowed us to make important observations about how long antibody lasts, what predicts development of severe infection, risk factors and prevalence of long COVID, how well antibodies from natural infection are able to control new variants, and many other important early findings in the pandemic,” she said. Even after almost two years since it began, the HAARVI study and its affiliates at the UW are leading to more weapons against the pandemic. As the virus shifts and changes, in some cases threatening to evade the vaccines, the work started by Chu’s team provides answers again. A more recent study examined how the spike protein in some of the more devastating variants has mutated. The study “identified a specific mutation in the kappa and delta variants that decreased neutralization,” according to a press release on Aug. 12. “This knowledge may aid in the development of vaccines that will be more effective against emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2.” Another study brought more attention to the significance of long-haul COVID, in which symptoms persist for months after infection. Chu’s lab, in a followup study of HAARVI participants, found that one-third of those infected reported a diminished quality of life after six months. “This work indicates that even relatively young, healthy individuals, including many who had only a mild case of COVID-19, may experience a host of

SPORTS from 9 to action for the Angels to provide support for the superstar or that he would take his talents elsewhere. Ohtani’s contract ends next season and he stated that while he would listen to the Angels about signing an extension, it did not mean he was going to stay as winning is at the forefront of his goals. SUNI LEE DOING WELL SO FAR ON DANCING WITH THE STARS Olympic gold medal gymnast Suni Lee is doing well with her newfound fame. After winning a gold medal this summer, the incoming freshman at Auburn

symptoms that can last for months after infection and adversely impact quality of life,” a press release from Feb. 19 said. “With millions of cases worldwide, even a small incidence of long-term effects can have a huge impact on the economy and healthcare system.” THE COURAGE OF A PRINCIPLE Chu said she is driven by a desire to apply research to solve social problems. “I think that it’s essential that what we do in academics has a tangible effect on the health of the community,” she said. This includes a focus on vulnerable groups. She has studied respiratory viral infections in pregnant women, infants, and older adults and performed clinical trials of vaccine candidates both here and internationally, including in Nepal and Bangladesh. “I have always wanted to work with populations where research could be intertwined with public service, and to do work in the community,” she said. “We do a lot of work with the homeless population in Seattle, for example, with testing and with studies of vaccine uptake, and we also partner with many of the public school districts in Washington state.” Chu traces her ethics to her grandparents. Her grandfather, Chiping Chu, was a journalist who covered the surrender of the Japanese empire at the end of World War II. The moment, enshrined in family folklore, was also perhaps one of the most significant in recent Chinese history. It ended a period of invasion and occupation, from 1937 to 1945, that is considered by many Chinese as the most calamitous in memory. Chiping Chu wrote about it with a meticulousness and power of observation that would later be reflected in Helen’s work. During the anti-rightist campaign in 1957, her

was offered a shot to be on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The show takes celebrities (which Lee is now) and pairs them with professional dancers, gives them a routine, and is judged on how well they perform. To no surprise, Lee is scoring well with the judges. While Lee claims she did not know how to dance, performing in front of others is second nature to the gymnast. She has held up her own thus far in the competition, but her scores leave her in the middle of the pack. The experience is great for Lee who will attempt to balance fame, school, and competing for Auburn this year.  Jason can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

grandfather spoke out about the need for a free press and was sent to do hard labor on the Chinese border with Siberia where he nearly died due to the cold and lack of food. After China broke relations with the Soviet Union in 1960, he was sent to teach English in a remote college. “My life was saved by A B C,” he told a reporter years later. Then, during the Cultural Revolution, the following decade, he was nearly beaten to death. In all, he was separated from his family for 18 years. Chu’s grandmother was the daughter of a diplomat and had a Master’s in English Literature from Columbia. She stayed in Beijing and raised the family. When her grandfather eventually died of cancer in 1993, three years after immigrating to the U.S., her grandmother “returned from grief to embrace life” and traveled to Europe for the first time at the age of 77, according to her obituary. Helen Chu said it was their willingness to speak out for the right thing that had caused them so much suffering. Yet she has followed in their footsteps. When she first identified the coronavirus in the Seattle area in January 2020, the government told her she could not continue testing because it would violate the rights of the patients since it was outside of the parameters of the original flu study. She did it anyway. “I am most influenced by my grandparents, who were intellectuals and journalists during the Cultural Revolution in China, and suffered the consequences of their actions,” she said.  This health series is made possible by funding from the Washington State Department of Health, which has no editorial input or oversight of this content. Mahlon can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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stuff she brought to the dinner. Each friend also received a goody bag of chocolates, a necklace of beads and mini jingle bells, and two pieces of her artwork. Each of us also received a different animal mask as a gift, and she made us put it on for a group photo. She is skilled in bringing out the child, fun, and joy in each of us, despite the fact that most of her friends are seniors. Luke invited guests who have impacted her life in different ways and times. An amazingly diverse group of friends, many of them Luke had known and worked with for over 40 years, including me. The Villanuevas drove five hours from Eugene, Oregon, just to attend her party. And they drove back home for another five hours after the dinner. Luke’s bonds with her guests are lifelong and tight. I have known Luke when she was a teachers’ trainer on multicultural education in the 1970s. As a Mercer Junior high school social studies teacher, I had the privilege of attending her workshops. Multiculturalism is big in many school districts

JAMES BOND from 8 to kill millions of people (the ultimate goal of any Bond villain) and someone doing his darndest to defend his country (or do his job, whatevs), who only kills reactively. The baddie started it. The baddie kidnaps children. The baddie has an entire “poison garden.” It wasn’t even Bond who killed his family. Chill, dude! I don’t think Bond buys it, which is nice. Bond is not a wordy guy— his big response is “okay”—but he’s got his feet on the ground, and he is beautifully, symphonically, wordy in “No Time to Die” when it comes to expressing his love. Both in deed and word. A hero. A good guy. (Craig is also known for doing most of his stunts, which might be why he

today, but back then, it was not. Like her oldest brother, the late Wing Luke, one of the first Asian American elected officials in America, Luke is a pioneer in her own right. An author, Luke is the Asian “community’s historian,” said Arlene Oki, another guest. I called her our “community’s encyclopedia.” I often ask her for quotes for the Asian Weekly about other Asian community leaders as she is a master storyteller with an impeccable memory. THE FOOD Luke picked the Joyale Restaurant in ChinatownInternational District. I assume her choice was because the restaurant provides free parking and fine food. The menu included her two favorite items: Chinese pizza and steamed tofu with shrimp. Chinese pizza? What the heck is that? It was shredded duck meat wrapped inside a pizza-like, round flat cake made of pan-fried crispy bean curd thread. I haven’t seen this dish served in other restaurants. The Chinese-style banquet included Peking duck, lobster, steamed fish, and other goodies.

has less to say and looks a bit more perturbed than prior Bonds who sat in a fake car in front of a green screen.) In spite of all the propaganda to the contrary, in “No Time to Die” the good guys stay good and the bad guys stay bad. You know how there is always the inside guy, the top guy (or gal), who turns out to be in cahoots with the villain? Not in “No Time to Die.” You will wonder for a bit but turns out it’s refreshingly safe to count on MI6 this time. There is Logan Ash, played by Billy Magnussen, introduced as a good guy, and maybe the creepiest person in the movie. But Bond says, “He smiles too much,” so you know he’s a turncoat. Doesn’t even count. Red flag. IMHO, a real feat has been carried

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DID IT WORK? This was the first time I told a friend, “Go organize your own party and give me the bill.” The experiment was to elevate Luke’s spirit. You may wonder why I did it. Gratitude. Last year was a tough year for us in the media space. We lost most of our long-time advertisers. At the end of March, my husband and I were contemplating shutting down in May. But then, miracles unfolded, not just a few times, but every week. And we are still here, publishing every week without missing a week. When you feel blessed, you have to remember those who have supported you. And I feel blessed that we are still able to publish and serve the community. Luke is one of those who have always encouraged us through her kind notes and cards on our good work. She was the first one to send a check during the early days of the pandemic when we needed support the most. Her gesture and kindness illuminated our journey of struggle and hardship. She has inspired us not to give up.

out here as this turns out to be the only time I have ever felt emotional during a Bond movie. It’s a complete circle and yet also leaves the path wide open for whatever scenic road an Aston Martin is going to drive down next. In “No Time to Die,” Bond says to Swann, “We have all the time in the world.” That’s one of the most loving things you can give someone: time. Or pretend to give, when we all know it isn’t true. But if you can pretend, for a little while, that there’s nothing but time, isn’t that grand? Bond says these same words in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and there is the same letdown when time runs out.  Kai can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

It is my turn to show appreciation and recognition of her commitment to support people, issues and things which are important to the community. And the party did serve our purpose. “The planning was a happy time of generating ideas to celebrate the wonderful relationships and valued meaning of important friendships and events,” said Luke after the event. The planning process practically dissolved her sense of loss. And boy, did she have a formula of producing a festive party! Her intuitive and artistic quality made all the guests’ experience fun and memorable. “You indeed brought light back into my life, after the awful parade of recent losses in my life,” wrote Luke in an email. “…your amazing gift brought sunshine back into my life!” Thank you Bettie, for sharing your milestone with us.  Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.

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Joyale Seafood Restaurant 900 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104  206-623-1318 M-F 11 a.m.-9 p.m.  Wed: Closed Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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OCTOBER 16 – OCTOBER 22, 2021

Why get the COVID vaccine now?

”Because after vaccination we can reduce the danger.” “These vaccines all have a scientific basis. It’s to protect yourself and others, and we should work as one. Vaccination is like “killing two birds with one stone”: you can protect yourself, your family, and even all of humanity.” - Alan The COVID vaccine is safe, easy and free. Go to kingcounty.gov/vaccine or scan the QR code to get informed and find a vaccination location near you. If you have a loved one who has questions about the COVID vaccine, talk with them about it. A conversation with you could save their life.

Alan

Chinese Information and Service Center Advisor

KingCounty.gov/vaccine

39 YEARS