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EDITORIAL Happy 100th birthday Grace Lee Boggs! » P. 11
33 YEARS YOUR VOICE
From a boat to running a The case against million-dollar business NYPD officer Lam’s new owner’s journey Peter Liang
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Being Asian American is not a free pass
From left: New owners George Nguyen, Kim Thi Le-Nguyen, and former owners Yen Lam-Steward, and Chris Steward
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly George Nguyen never imagined he would be running grocery stores and food distribution businesses along the west and north coast in the U.S. Nguyen left by boat from Vietnam, in 1979, the age of 19, with pretty much nothing, including his devoted wife, which he had been married to for
three months. He was 18 when they married. (She ended up coming to the U.S. two years later, when they were finally reunited.) His experience on the journey to the U.S. was painful and hard. Sparing details of his experience on the boat, Nguyen simply stated, “I wouldn’t take a hundred million dollars to experience that again.” Settling in was difficult, being in a new country, {see LAM’S SEAFOOD cont’d on page 11}
Japan emotional after World Cup loss By Anne M. Peterson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Japan clearly was not ready for Carli Lloyd. Lloyd scored a hat trick in the opening 16 minutes on Sunday to help give the United States a 5-2 victory over Japan for its record third Women’s World Cup title. The game Sunday night at Vancouver’s BC Place was a rematch of the World Cup four years ago when Japan prevailed after a penalty shootout for the nation’s first championship in the premier women’s soccer tournament. Leading up to that victory in Germany, Japan had been deeply scarred by the deadly earthquake and tsunami. The national team gave the country reason to cheer, and the players were welcomed home as heroes. A win on Sunday would have made Japan just the second team to repeat as World Cup Champions
Peter Liang
By Jenn Fang Northwest Asian Weekly In a week that has already left me disheartened over the state of race in America today, the last thing I really needed was to read the details of the prosecution’s case against Peter Liang. The trial against NYPD officer Peter Liang, who fatally shot Akai
Gurley late last year in a darkened stairwell of the Louis H. Pink public housing building, began this week with Judge Danny K. Chun denying the defense’s motions to have the charges dismissed. Liang is charged with six counts, including manslaughter in the second degree, {see LIANG cont’d on page 15}
Pao polarizes Public split on interim CEO of Reddit
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly
(Germany, 2003 and `07) in consecutive World Cups. But it wasn’t to be. Lloyd, awarded the Golden Ball as player of the tournament, scored twice in a span of about 135
If there is controversy in the tech industry, the name Ellen Pao seems to follow. Pao, the interim CEO of social media news site Reddit, is under fire yet again. An online petition is requesting that she be removed from the company. Over 162,000 people have signed a petition on change.org demanding that Pao be fired. According to the online petition, Pao is “a manipulative individual who will sue her way to the top.”
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United States vs. Japan
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The Inside Story NAMES People in the news » P. 2
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REGION Sakura Farms still in negotiations » P. 3
RECYCLE! Trash to treasures » P. 8
PUBLISHER’S BLOG Honoring Warren Chan » P. 10
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■ names in the news InterIm awarded national grant Chang appointed director of Reel Grrls Nancy Chang was appointed Executive Director of Reel Grrls community and work to bring programs to more Grrls! She believes that media is an important tool for everyone to learn to use in order for more voices to share their stories. She holds an MPA and a BFA from the University of Washington. She loves girl Nancy Chang centric communities and cofounded Skate Like a Girl as a non-profit. She sits on various boards including Skate Like a Girl, Artist Trust, Water 1st, and a variety of community groups. Andrea Akita with InterIm supporters
A $75,000 national grant was awarded to InterIm CDA, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Swedish and other community partners by BUILD Health Challenge last month. The grant will fund efforts to develop and deepen bonds and relationships among neighborhood-based partners, the health care sector and local public health to focus on the underlying conditions that impact health in Chinatown/International District.
Tsuchiya receives Evangelism Award Herb Tsuchiya is recipient of the Jitsuo Morikawa Evangelism Award in national recognition of a layperson by American Baptist Churches of the U.S.
Herb Tsuchiya
and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at George Washington University in Washington D.C. in May. The summit was held during AAPI Heritage Month and was an unprecedented and historic all-day congregation of senior federal officials and community leaders. The day included conversations with federal officials and AAPI leaders, Emily Yim performances by distinguished AAPI artists, and interactive sessions on diverse issues including economic growth, education, health care, civil rights, and immigration.
Muckleshoot celebrates 20 years
Sharon Maeda retirement party at the Wing raised $20,000
Sharon Maeda, executive director of 21 Progress
Over 300 attended the 21 Progress first fundraiser at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, which honored Sharon Maeda’s retirement. With a staff of just four people, 21 Progress raised $20,000 the night of the event, and $80,000 which helps the organization to renovate the office in the Bush Asia and contributes to the mission of developing leaders.
Hernandez and Yim attend White House Summit Dr. Jean Hernandez, Edmonds Community College President and Emily Yim, Edmonds CC Board of Trustee Chair attended a White House Summit on Asian Americans
Virginia Cross
Recently, Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony for dignitaries and guests. Muckleshoot Tribal Chair Virginia Cross and Eric Durban, chief financial officer were in attendance to greet guests and dignitaries. Casino wide festivities began at 4 p.m.
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■ community NEWS
Farmworkers at Sakuma Berry Farms demand negotiations
As a result of negotiation between Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Sakuma management in the fields, over 200 farmworkers received punch cards to verify the exact number of pounds picked on a daily basis. The company also agreed to stop the new practice of having workers begin their day in groups of 15 minute intervals. However the negotiations fell apart on the demand from the workers to pick 15 lbs to earn the $10 per hour minimum wage; Sakuma management refused to negotiate and continued to insist on 35lbs minimum for the $10 per hour wage. A session of over an hour produced a stalemate and the workers walked out in frustration. Then Familias Unidas por la Justicia VicePresident Felimon Pineda, with the entire group, marched back into the fields led by him to deliver a formal written demand for a negotiation of a union contract. The company responded harshly by
bringing additional upper management, lawyers, and by calling the Skagit County Sheriff’s office. Felimon Pineda led a peaceful assembly requesting a negotiation session for a union contract, when the company refused to negotiate, the workers peacefully exited the company property and moved on to a boycott of Driscoll picket line at a Costco in Burlington. In a meeting with allies and union leadership, the workers collectively agreed to return to work tomorrow and try to negotiate a lower number of pounds per hour for the $10 minimum wage established by the company. The workers raised concerns on the 35 lbs per hour required; some of the women pickers spoke to the Union leadership about this requirement being inhumane production standards and also the unhealthy impacts they have begun to feel {see WAGE cont’d on page 13}
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■ world news
Malaysian leader faces risk of criminal charges over fund
By Eileen Ng Associated Press
Prime Minister Najib Razak
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is facing the risk of criminal charges over allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars were funneled from an indebted state fund to his personal bank accounts, the first time a Malaysian leader has faced criminal allegations. The attorney general confirmed
July 4 that he has received documents from an official investigation that made the link between Najib and the investment fund 1MDB. The existence of the documents was first reported by the Asian Wall Street Journal on Friday, showing some $700 million were wired from entities linked to the fund into Najib’s accounts. The documents sent to the attorney general pave the way for possible criminal charges. It is one of the worst political crises for Najib, who has come under increasing criticism over his leadership. He has denied taking any money for personal gains. “It’s damning and disastrous for Najib,” said Wan Saiful Wan Jan, who heads the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs think-tank.
Fatal fire on Japan’s airtight bullet train
By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — A fatal fire on Japan’s bullet train, started by a man who selfimmolated this week, has revealed blind spots in a system renowned for its speed, punctuality and safety record. Riding the Shinkansen feels like being in
an airplane: at 300 kilometers (186 miles) per hour, it goes so fast in an out of tunnels that it must be airtight. Windows cannot be opened, and doors open only when the train fully stops, which takes several minutes. Yet, in a country with strict gun control and low crime rate, security is lax — no {see TOKYO cont’d on page 13}
“This is really uncharted territory in Malaysian politics. For the first time ever, we are seeing a prime minister facing the possibility of a criminal charge,” he said. 1MDB, set up by Najib in 2009 to develop new industries, has accumulated 42 billion ringgit ($11.1 billion) in debt after its energy ventures abroad faltered. Critics, led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, have voiced concerns about 1MDB’s massive debt and alleged lack of transparency. The Wall Street Journal report said five deposits were made into Najib’s accounts and that the two largest transactions, worth $620 million and $61 million, were done in March 2013 ahead of general elections. {see MALAYSIA cont’d on page 14}
India census says 70% villagers are mostly poor
AP Wire Service
NEW DELHI (AP) — India released new data Friday showing that more than 70 percent of its people live in villages, with the majority extremely poor and dependent on manual labor. The data from India’s socio-economic and caste census was collected between
2011 and 2013. It’s the first time India has studied caste data since 1932. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the data would help the government to properly channel its welfare spending to benefit those who needed help the most. {see NEW DELHI cont’d on page 14}
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■ WORLD NEWS
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Myanmar’s parliament blocks changes to constitution
By Aye Aye Win Associated Press
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s parliament voted against several constitutional amendments June 25, ensuring that the military’s veto power remains intact and that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi cannot become president in an election this year. The legislature ended a 3-day debate on proposed changes to the 2008 constitution, which bars Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, from seeking the presidency and gives the military an effective veto over constitutional amendments. Changes to both those clauses were rejected in the vote, which was viewed as a final chance to lift obstacles
blocking Myanmar’s most famous politician from a shot at the presidency in the immediate future. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy is expected to see heavy gains against the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party in an election likely to take place by November. No date has been set. “I am not surprised with the result,” Suu Kyi told reporters after the vote. “This makes it very clear that the constitution can never be changed if the military representatives are opposed.” She said she didn’t see the vote as a loss, since the result had been anticipated, so her supporters should not lose hope. Suu Kyi and her party had said that the current constitution needed to be amended to meet democratic norms and that the
■ NATIONAL NEWS
Celebrating 40 years of teaching hula
By Melissa Tanji AP Wire Service
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — In a single-car garage on Vineyard Street in Wailuku, a young Iola Caldito learned the hula. Taught by the late Elizabeth Lum Ho, the 6-year-old found a passion and never let go. “I loved hula from the very start,” said Iola Caldito Balubar, now 68, a kumu hula and professional Polynesian dancer. It became her life and her career, reported the Maui News. This year marks the 40-year anniversary of Balubar’s halau, which got its start in May 1975. Initially called Iola Balubar Polynesian Dance Studio, the group was renamed Halau Hula O Keola Ali’i O Ke Kai, which means “the lively king of the sea,” in 1982. The name was inspired by her sons’ names,
Keolaokekai and Kealii, and by the family of her husband, Richard Balubar, divers and fishermen who love the ocean. From that Vineyard Street garage, Balubar followed her passion and learned more hula and Polynesian dance, including Tahitian, Maori and Samoan styles. She performed professionally at Maui venues familiar to old-timers, such as the Intercontinental Hotel {see HULA cont’d on page 12}
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amendments were essential for a free and fair election. “The people should not be disappointed with the decision. It is clearer now how to proceed,” she told reporters after the vote, looking defiant and energetic. “The public will clearly understand who wants change and it will help the public to clearly decide who they should vote for in the election.” The NLD swept the last free general election in 1990 but the then-ruling military junta ignored the results and kept Suu Kyi under house arrest and detention for a total of 15 years. The nation’s transition from a half-century of brutal military rule to a nominally civilian government in 2011 was marked by early, fast-moving successes. Suu Kyi’s 2010 release and {see MYANMAR cont’d on page 12}
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■ COMMUNITY calendar FRI 7/10
WHAT: FIJI Concert WHERE: Mount Tahoma Athletic Stadium, Tacoma WHEN: 8 a.m. INFO: 253-397-8225 WHAT: Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Charles Magness WHERE: Cafe Ori, 14339 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. COST: $20 INFO: seattlechinesechamber. org
FRI 7/10 & SAT 7/11 WHAT: “Asian Collection” Premier Auction WHERE: Pacific Galleries WHEN: 7/10 at 12-5 p.m., 4/11 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. BID ONLINE: www.invaluable. com INFO: www.pacgal.com WHAT: STG Presents, “17th Annual DANCE This!” WHERE: The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle WHEN: 7:30 p.m. INFO: www.stgpresents.org
FRI 7/10 THRU SUN 7/12 WHAT: DAIPANbutoh Collective presents the 6th annual Seattle Butoh Festival WHERE: Taoist Studies Institute, 225 N. 70th St., Seattle WHEN: 7/10 at 6-9 p.m., 7/11 at 12-6 p.m., 7/12 at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. INFO: brownpapertickets.com/ event/1179163
SAT 7/11 WHAT: The 5th Annual Samoa Culture Day WHERE: Mt. Tahoma High School, Tacoma
WHEN: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. INFO: 253-383-3900, asiapacificculturalcenter.org
WHAT: “Asian Collection” Premier Auction WHERE: Pacific Galleries, 241 S. Lander St., Seattle WHEN: 12 p.m. AUCTION CATALOG: www. pacgal.com BID ONLINE: www.invaluable. com INFO: pacgal.com, 206-4419990
SUN 7/12 WHAT: Seattle International District Rotary Club’s SummerFling fellowship! WHERE: Vijya and Scott’s home, 1117 Federal Ave. E., Seattle WHEN: 3-7 p.m. DONATION: $20/person
MON 7/13 THRU WED 7/22 WHAT: Tacoma Housing will be accepting applications for the Housing Opportunity Program WHERE: Tacoma Housing Authority, 902 South L St., Tacoma INFO: 253-207-4400, tacomahousing.net
FRI 7/17 & SAT 7/18 WHAT: Japanese Baptist Church Rummage Sale WHERE: Japanese Baptist Church, 160 Broadway, Seattle WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
SAT 7/18 WHAT: Southeast Asian Cultural Celebration WHERE: Saltwater State Park, 25205 8th Pl. S., Des Moines WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
INFO: www.parks.wa.gov WHAT: Rachel Liu’s art show WHERE: Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue WHEN: 2-5:30 p.m. INFO: rachelliu9801@hotmail. com
SAT 7/18 & SUN 7/19 WHAT: Bon Odori WHERE: Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 S. Main, Seattle WHEN: 7/18, 4-10 p.m., 7/19, 3-8 p.m. INFO: seattlebetsuin.org
MON 7/20 WHAT: Meet the Dean Mia Tuan WHERE: Nagomi Teahouse, 519 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP: j_yosh@comcast.net, john.okamoto@gmail.com
MON 7/20 THRU FRI 7/24 WHAT: Japanese Summer Camp WHERE: JCCCW, 1414 S. Weller St., Seattle WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. COST: $200/members, $250/ non-members INFO: admin@jcccw.org
TUE 7/21 WHAT: 15th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair WHERE: ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. SEND RESUME: fasttrack@ citycareerfair.com, subject: Seattle II INFO: citycareerfair.com
■ national news
Leland Yee, ex-state senator, facing up to 20 years on racketeering
By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former California state senator — once considered a leading candidate for a statewide office — is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a racketeering charge in an organized crime case centered in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Leland Yee — an advocate for government transparency and gun control while in office — acknowledged as part of a plea agreement July 1 that he accepted bribes for his influence and power and discussed plans to acquire weapons. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to engage in racketeering as part of his campaign committees for San Francisco mayor and California secretary of state. “He’s pleading guilty to a very significant charge,” said Laurie Levenson, a former federal prosecutor who now teaches at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. “This is a career ender.” Yee’s troubles were part of a series of legal cases involving Democratic state lawmakers in 2014 that damaged the Legislature’s image and led to reforms. Sen. Ron Calderon was also indicted on federal bribery and corruption charges. Calderon has pleaded not guilty. Sen. Rod Wright was convicted for lying about living in his district and sentenced to three months in jail. The FBI arrested Yee and 19 others in March 2014 during a se-
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ries of raids, one of which targeted a Chinese fraternal organization, the Ghee Kung Tong. Yee was in his second term as a state senator at the time after serving in the Assembly and as a San Francisco supervisor and school board member, and was running for the California secretary of state’s office. “Today’s news turns the page on one of the darker chapters of the Senate’s history,” Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León said about Yee’s plea. Yee appeared relaxed as he entered federal court Wednesday in a dark suit and red tie, smiling and talking with people in the audience like a seasoned politician. He left the courthouse without talking to reporters. He is scheduled to be sentenced in October. As part of his plea agreement, Yee acknowledged accepting $11,000 in exchange for setting up a meeting with another state senator, $10,000 for recommending someone for a grant and $6,800 for providing a certificate on state Senate letterhead honoring the Ghee Kung Tong. He also acknowledged that he {see YEE cont’d on page 12}
KING COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADVERTISEMENT King County is requesting Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing project management services for capital design and construction projects for the King County Solid Waste Division on a work order basis. The Request for Proposals, all addenda and current document holder’s list are available on the internet at http://www.kingcounty.gov/ procurement. The County will not mail, ship or fax RFPs and addenda. Interested firms must register with the County at time of download and ensure that a valid contact email address is given. Notification of addenda will be sent to the registered email address. Failure to register will result in the proposer not being notified of any addenda, which may result in rejection of the proposal. The County may award up to one (1) contract with a maximum dollar value of $750,000. The contract will have an initial period of performance of one (1) year. The County reserves the right to amend the contract duration in one (1) year increments up to a maximum of three (3) years, if funds remain. Contract Title: Project Management for the Solid Waste Division on a Work Order Basis Number: P00181P15 Proposals due: July 30, 2015 Time: 12:00 p.m.
Pre-proposal Meeting: July 13, 2015 Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: King Street Center 201 S Jackson, Seattle WA 98104, 7th Floor Conference Room “Tipping Floor” SUMMARY OF WORK: The selected consultant will perform project management functions on a work order basis for capital design and construction projects of the Solid Waste Division. The anticipated nature of the work includes, but is not limited to, project management plan development; integrated project scheduling; cost estimating and cost reports; project baseline reports; project quality management services; project risk management; project performance monitoring and control; and other project management services. In addition, the selected consultant will be expected to develop new tools, techniques, and methods for performance measurements, and/or update the existing ones. The selected consultant may have to develop appropriate training plans for improvement of project management skills of the project managers and engineers of the Division. SUBCONSULTANT OPPORTUNITIES: Provided for informational purposes only, following are subconsulting opportunities that may be available on this Contract: project scheduling; cost estimating; project quality management
services; project risk management; monitoring and controlling project work; and other project management services. SCS UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The Consultant shall ensure that at least 13% of the Total Price for all executed Work Orders, as amended, shall be performed by King County Certified SCS Firms over the life of the Contract. Evaluation points for meeting and/or exceeding the SCS utilization requirements will be provided to each Proposer responding to this requirement. King County will not evaluate the proposal and will not execute a contract with a Proposer who does not commit to meet at least the SCS utilization requirement as stated above. QUESTIONS: Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Mary Lee, Contract Specialist via email at mary.lee@ kingcounty.gov or via telephone at 206-2639381, TTY Relay: 711. The Proposer may be requested to submit the question in writing. No verbal answers by County personnel will be binding on the County. This information is available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities upon advance request by calling 206-263-9400, TTY Relay: 711.
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■ arts & entertainment
All about beauty...
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Dancers, geishas, Caucasian beauty in China
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Temperatures are soaring in Seattle and everybody is seeking refuge in any cool temperatures to be had. Go find some shade and cool off from the hot sun with this month’s A-pop! The latest pop culture news and gossip will be sure to distract you from the heat!
American Ballet Theatre announces first Filipina American Principal Dancer
You may have heard that Misty Copeland was the first Black American to be promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). This is a momentous achievement for Copeland as she is the first black woman to ascend to the position in the company’s 75-year history. ABT is the one of the most prestigious and well-known ballet companies in the nation. What may have flown under your radar, however, was the promotion of Stella Abrera to Principal Dancer at ABT. Abrera, who is Filipina American, is the first Filipino/Filipina American dancer to hold the rank of principal, which is the highest position for a dancer in a ballet company. Abrera was born in the Philippines, but moved to Southern California at the age of four. She has been studying ballet and dance since she was 5-years-old, and joined the ABT as a member of the ballet company in 1996. She was named a soloist with the company in 2001. Abrera currently stars in the title role of ABT’s production of “Cinderella” at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. All ABT promotions are effective starting August 1. Congrats to Abrera on her fantastic achievement! “La Japonaise”
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■ recycling contest 2015
Cast your vote for your recycled favorite < 1. Roni Lee
“My dress consists of two different patterns, one being woven and the other being folded in two directions. The diagonal weave was chosen to emphasize the v-cut of the dress. I chose to display Asian Weekly in a weave with each piece taken from a different newspaper edition to reflect the impact and contribution Asian Weekly has done for the API community.”
We are astounded by the creativity of our readers. We asked readers to create a fashion design from any materials that could be recycled—paper, cloth, plastic, glass. Take a look at the amazing designs that evolved, and there is no doubt that we can make something considered unusable—beautiful. Now we need your help for the People’s Choice Award which will award separate prizes, including restaurant certificates for finalists. We are asking our readers to submit their votes for their favorite designs. Fill out the ballot box for your three favorite choices. You can mail, email, or fax in your ballots, or you can also vote online at www. nwasianweekly.com/2015/07/recyclingcontest2015. Be sure to check out the final runway show July 11, during Dragon Fest, 1:30 p.m. at 412 Maynard Ave., Seattle.
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“Anise Khou is a very talented 10 years old young lady. She came back to Seattle after her vacation and turned in her design to me through her mom who also works at ACRS.” — Gary Tang
< 2. MingHui Brookins “The idea comes from the Miao minorities and the big silver necklace inspired me for this work. I picked some peony from my yard, then put the peony petals and a little water into the blender to turn them into juice for making the little petals. After that, I dyed the color in the paper, then used a simple paper sculptures to make a butterfly and peony flower necklace characteristic of Hmong batik.” 5a An outfit made with recycled kitchen cabinet liner. 5b An outfit made with recycled drawer liner. 5c A dress made with recycled red table cloth. 5d A dress made with newspaper. 5e An outfit made with recycled table cloth and trim from rice sack. 5f A purse made with Walmart shopping bags. 5g A necklace made with newspaper. 5h An outfit made with recycled bubble wrap and shopping bag.
4. Xiaofen Deng > “This dress is made with newspaper and I drew the pictures by myself.”
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< 6. Anna Shi-Ming Edelman and Isabel Marie Sanchez “The look was inspired by classic fashion. This look is also inspired by Audrey Hepburn and might be something she may have worn if she was still alive. The back of the shirt is designed corset style. We hope you enjoy the look!”
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“Made this outfit with 100% donated table clothes. Inspiration was from the movie ‘Gone with the Wind’ when Scarlett made her dress with curtains.”
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■ recycling contest 2015
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8. Mary Walker >
“My skirt is made from seed packets (left over from the fall and spring planting seasons) and an Uwajimaya brown paper bag. I wanted to create something whimsical that would highlight the value of saving materials as well as saving seeds!”
“A crossbody bag constructed with crocheted ‘yarn’ made from plastic grocery bags. I learned this technique of repurposing plastic bags from my grandmother. I have fond memories of being young and meeting up with her circle of friends to make rugs from braiding and/ or crocheting while enjoying an afternoon of good chitchat and sharing stories.”
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Honoring Warren Chan
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Icon of an incredible generation
Top row: Ark Chin, Ruby Chow, and Ben Woo. Bottom row: Warren Chan and Wing Luke.
A parade of “who’s who,”— including a governor, mayor, and 19 judges from both Supreme Court to Municipal Court— gathered at South Seattle College to pay their last respects to Judge Warren Chan July 3. Chan died on June 15 at the age of 92. “A man of ‘firsts,’” said Hon. Gary Locke. Chan was the first Chinese American graduate of the University of Washington Law School in 1950, and editor of the Law Review. He was also the first Chinese American judge in America, when in 1956 he was appointed judge pro-temp on the Seattle Municipal Court. He was also the “First Asian-American elected judge in the State of Washington, when he was elected to the King County Superior Court in 1968, an election in which he trounced his opponent, a prominent descendant of one of Seattle’s pioneering families,” said Locke. As a pioneer, Chan’s journey was full of tribulations and discriminations. When he graduated from the University of Washington’s law school, the dean told him that he was not ready to be a lawyer, even though he graduated fourth in his class. He soon found out that most law firms wouldn’t even call him back after a job interview.
How did Chan conquer his obstacles?
It was courage, said Chan’s son, James. “Most people just dream and think, not doing anything,” “He took something unconventional in this world and made it conventional.” When Chan ran for judge, the Chinese population in Seattle was barely over 5000, about three percent. Many members of the Chinese community were “silent” and “noninvolved,” according to former mayor Wes Uhlman, Chan’s former law partner. But the Chinese restaurateurs supported Chan, and implemented a winning strategy. Harry Chan (not related to Judge Chan), owner of the Tai Tung Restaurant, recalled his brother Tommy Quan Chan, who ran the restaurant at the time, served their customers fortune cookies with an enclosed fortune that announced “Vote for Chan.” “My election was a community success,” said Chan in an interview with the Asian
From left: Hon. Mary Yu, Hon. Michael J. Fox, Hon. Faith Ireland, Hon. Wes Uhlman and Hon. Gary Locke
Honoring Warren Chan
Weekly in 1999, “not a personal success.” Judge Chan’s extraordinary contributions included the establishment of the Wing Luke Asian Museum. “That museum wouldn’t be here without Judge Chan,” said former Supreme Court Justice Faith Ireland. It was Seattle City Councilman Wing Luke’s idea to preserve the heritage of the Chinese-American immigration experience. Luke died in a plane crash. “Chan championed the idea… (by calling) a meeting of (Luke’s) family, friends and associates to determine how to distribute the remaining search funds for the missing plane,” said Ire Chan also filed articles of incorporation for the museum, organized a board and fundraised, according to Ireland. He became its first president. Chan and his wife Nobie were instrumental in establishing South Seattle College as the site for the Seattle Chinese Garden, for helping formulate the concept of how the Garden could be a tribute to Seattle’s Pacific Rim location as a gateway to Asia, according to Jim Dawson, former president of the Seattle Chinese Garden Society. With a donation of $200,000, the Chans created the Warren and Nobie Chan Education Center at the Garden, and in effect, a gathering place to honor citizens of Chinese and Asian heritage. Though the word “mentoring” had not quite surfaced in the 70s, Chan had often practiced it with young lawyers. When Locke was a King County prosecutor, he remembered after trials, Chan would share with him improvement advice. Chan often took the time to talk to young lawyers, and helped them, according to the Hon. Michael J. Fox. “Warren and (his wife) Nobie Chan have both been strong contributors to South Seattle College,” said Gary Oertli, president of South Seattle College. “Judge Chan’s work with the Chinese Garden and Nobie’s incredible work at South as a Dean and a college trustee… Both are incredible role models for our students.” In Chan’s days, few ethnic minorities were in elected office or high- level government positions. “If a person of color developed a bad reputation, it made it so much harder for another person of color to attain a similar position,” said Locke. But Chan’s reputation as a fair, wise, and well-prepared judge, made it easier for others “to shatter the glass ceiling,” said Locke. Consequently, Chan had opened doors for many Asian American judges, including Dean Lum, Marianne Spearman, Linda Lau,
John Chun, Samuel Chung; Court of Appeals Judge Linda Lau; Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu, and many others in the last two decades. The risk Chan took to run for judge in 1968, has not only changed the course of Washington state’s Asian American history, but shaped his legacy by inspiring the next generation of lawyers to strive for visibility and excellence, and aim at the highest court of America.
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The iconic photo
They called themselves “Gang of Five” of the Chinese community. At Chan’s service, Ireland asked the Chan family to hand out a photo of five icons of the Chinese community to guests. The photo consisted of the late King County Councilmember Ruby Chow,
engineer Ark Chin, Judge Chan, architect Ben Woo and Seattle Councilman Wing Luke. Chan was the last surviving member of the clan, who passed away at the age of 92. (Three died in their 80s, and Luke died when he was 43 in a plane clash in 1965.) Daughter April Chan Hale read her an account of Judge Chan’s personal history. She mentioned an award he received in 1999 as an Asian American Pioneer from the former governor Gary Locke. That was the Northwest Asian Weekly Pioneer Award event which honored nine Asian American pioneers, and Chan was one of the honorees. The Asian Weekly is proud to have honored all four of the icons in the community, Chow and Woo in 1997 as pioneers; and Ark Chin in 2000 as a top contributor to the Asian community.
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The Asian Weekly would like to pay tribute an amazing woman, and not just because she recently celebrated her 100th birthday. We have been fortunate to have Grace Lee Boggs as an activist for the past century. Tiffany Ran interviewed Boggs in 2012 for the Weekly and Ran wrote: “In the early 1930s, at age 16, Boggs witnessed the Great Depression from behind college gates as a student at Barnard College. She watched as fellow students joined the Communist Party and took part in protests. She felt the need to turn inward to question the riotous world around her. When she graduated in 1935, many stores and businesses still refused to hire “Orientals.” Instead, Boggs enrolled at Bryn Mar College to earn a doctorate in philosophy. Throughout her time in school, Boggs felt the need to experience grassroots issues and organizing at
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ground level. While her protests began as silent and internal, that would soon change, as would she.” Here are some unforgettable quotes from the interview: “I was born in 1915 in what was later known as the First World War, two years before the Russian Revolution, and because I was born to Chinese immigrant parents and because I was born a female, I learned very quickly that the world needed changing,”… “But what I also learned as I grew older was [that] how we see the world and how we change the world has to change.” “Asian Americans should be careful not to adopt a victim or minority mindset.” Regarding Albert Einstein, she said: “He also said that ‘imagination is more important than education.’ ” “The time has come for us to reimagine everything,” said Boggs, in reference to Einstein’s words. “We
{LAM’S SEAFOOD cont’d from page 1} and being separated from his new wife. Fortunately he had family in the United States which helped him get a foothold. He stayed with his brother and aunt in Kansas, both who had grocery businesses. Grocery and distribution runs in the family. Nguyen’s grandfather did import in Vietnam. The reunited husband and wife team worked at a meat plant in Kansas, cutting meat, earning $6.40 an hour, working eight hours a day. The wage was decent for the 80s. They were able to save $30,000 for their first Asian grocery store, albeit a small space—approximately 1500 square feet. Nguyen was now 23 at the time, and
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have to reimagine work and get away from labor. We have to reimagine revolution and get away from protest. We have to reimagine institutions and think about our own internal change.”
also had three children with the opening of the new store. He sold the store in 2000 and moved from Kansas to Michigan, where he opened stores in both Detroit and Grand Rapids. He started branching out into different ventures in 2007, opening warehouses and expanding into wholesale—canned goods, noodles, etc. Michigan ended up being a good home for the Nguyens, for their family and their businesses. All five of their children went to college in Michigan. Children and spouse contributed to the family business. Nyguen says of his closeknit family: “I teach them [my children] well. They listen.” Nguyen’s desire to expand led to creating distribution businesses in California and Arizona.
When discussing activism: “…activists take part in reimagining new solutions for their community, rather than just protesting ways in which government and corporations have erred, expect-
That leads to the next milestone in Nguyen’s journey: Seattle. Why Seattle and why Lam’s? Believe it or not, one of the primary reasons is weather. George will be staying several months to establish the regimen, but son and daughter Terry and Nhung Tran will be running the business afterwards. A little bit of history about Lam’s—the iconic seafood and grocery store in the International District was founded by Mac Lam. Daughter Yen Lam-Steward, has been managing Lam’s since her father retired. However, former owner/manager LamSteward is pleased with the transition. She stated she didn’t mind selling the business because she could spend more time with her family. She will however, be staying on for the next several months to help the
ing them to fix it.” Thank you Grace, for your contribution to our national community. And happy birthday.
Ngyuyens with the transition process. “The Lams have been like family” states George about the help with the change. Although the Seattle store is only 10,000 sq. feet compared to the Nguyen’s 14,000 sq. ft store in Los Angeles, it is obvious there is a lot in store in the future for Lam’s. Some interesting facts: Most of the wholesale products are 80 percent from Thailand, 20 percent from Vietnam, and five percent from China. Under Lam’s new ownership, all 63 current employees will remain on staff, with the inclusion of the Nguyen family members. At the farewell party, some cried, employees both old and new. Peggy Chapman can be reached at editor@nwasianweekly.com.
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{MYANMAR cont’d from page 5} her 2012 election to parliament were a catalyst for the West to end years of diplomatic isolation of Myanmar, also called Burma, and roll back sanctions. But four years after President Thein Sein took office, the military has refused to loosen its grip on parliament or amend the junta-era constitution, which ensures the military’s continuing influence in government. It gives the military a mandatory 25 percent of parliamentary seats, handing it veto power over any change in the constitution, which requires greater than 75 percent approval, followed by a nationwide referendum. Thursday’s vote rejected a proposal to trim the share of ballots required to amend the constitution from over 75 percent to 70 percent, a change that would essentially have removed the veto power. The U.S. State Department said Thursday the lack of civilian control over the military and the military’s veto power contradicted democratic principles. The U.S. would continue
{HULA cont’d from page 5} in Wailea (now the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa) and the old Maui Lu Resort in Kihei (which currently is being turned into a 388-unit time-share project). Balubar has taken hula and Polynesian dance to the Mainland, Japan, the Philippines and Canada. She even performed at Disneyland’s Tahitian Terrace Restaurant, with five half-hour shows daily. “I would look forward for Tinker Bell flying on an overhead wire across Disney’s park,” she recalled. In addition to performing, teaching became a calling. Balubar has taught hundreds of adults and children over four decades. Her career is so long that she currently is teaching grandchildren of some of her early students. “I feel very successful. I feel very happy to have reached out to so many people that have trusted me and who came to me as a student to learn how to portray the hula, Hawaiian culture ... as well as Polynesian dance that I have taught all these years,” Balubar said. Among her many students is 24-year-old Cheyenne Jarnesky of Waiehu, who has been dancing with Balubar for 20 years. “Hula and Tahitian (dance) stuck out for me. It always did,”
to encourage the government “to allow the people of Burma to elect freely the leaders of their choice,” said Michael Quinlan, a spokesman for the department’s East Asia bureau. Two prominent voices in Congress on U.S. policy toward Myanmar said the legitimacy of the November elections was in doubt. “Today’s move by the Burmese military in the parliament only solidifies concerns that the country’s upcoming elections cannot be free, fair, or credible,” Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley and Republican Rep. Steve Chabot said in a statement. Many viewed the proposed amendment, which could have paved the way for more constitutional change, as key to Suu Kyi’s chances for gaining eligibility for the presidency. The opposition leader turned 70 last Friday, raising concerns that time is running out in her political career. The parliament also rejected amending a clause that bars anyone whose spouse or children are loyal to foreign countries from becoming president or vice president. Suu Kyi’s late husband and her two sons are British citizens. The proposed amendment would not have stricken the clause entirely, just
said Jarnesky, who dances professionally at the Westin Maui luau in Kaanapali. “She kind of molded me into becoming the professional hula dancer that I am today.” Jarnesky, who is an alakai or leader in the halau, said she has continued to dance for Balubar all these years because of her approach to performance and practice. “She will always help you along. She will never put you down,” Jarnesky said. “(Balubar) is always happy. She is always sharing aloha with everyone. New people coming into the halau, she will take them on. She will never tell anybody no,” Jarnesky said. Val Fernandez, who has been dancing with Balubar for more than 20 years, calls her teacher “a loving, caring person.” Back in the day, Fernandez said she performed Tahitian and Maori dances, but hula currently is her favorite. Some of the best times with Balubar and her hula sisters are at family gatherings or parties, where they all get up to dance a familiar song. “We all love to dance and perform,” she said. Wendy Perry of Kahului, who has been dancing with Balubar for 31 years, calls Balubar a “kumu, friend and aunty.”
have learned life “We disciplines from her loving and caring ways — how well she treats people, how she gives unselfishly to others, how it’s never a problem to do something for you,” said Perry. “Her infectious laughter, twinkling eyes and big heart enrich our lives. What would we have done without our beloved Aunty Iola?” Over the years, Balubar’s halau has performed at nonprofit events, health care facilities and Maui shopping centers. The halau has taken part in competitions, including the Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island and the Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition on Oahu. The halau also has participated in competitions in San Francisco and in Las Vegas. Her dancers also have entered Tahitian dance competitions, such as the Heiva I Maui Tahiti Fete. Balubar gave a shoutout to her lead Tahitian drummer and singer, Guiller Evangelista, who has been with her for 25 years. Some of Balubar’s dancers have gone on to professional careers at the Old Lahaina Luau and the Royal Lahaina and Westin Maui luaus, along with Tihati Productions, which produces large, professional shows for conventions, international tours, television appearances and
dropped the reference to foreign spouses as an obstacle to candidacy. During this week’s debate, lawmakers in military uniforms said it was necessary to keep the clauses intact. “If the person who will become the country’s head of state and his or her family members owe allegiance to foreign countries, the country will indirectly fall under foreign subjugation,” Brig. Gen. Tin Soe, one of 166 military appointees in parliament, told fellow lawmakers on Wednesday. Brig. Gen Tin San Naing said Tuesday that the military’s veto power helped ensure stability as the country moves away from military rule. “Myanmar is in a democratic transition period,” he said. “It has not reached its maturity in democratic practices to ensure peace and security in the country.” Associated Press writer Matthew Pennington in Washington contributed to this report.
international bookings. Balubar continues to teach hula to people of all ages and still holds afternoon practice in Waiehu for keiki and the “gracious ladies” of the mature set. Balubar is the daughter of Richard “Pablo” and Dorothy Lovell Caldito. Her father was a member of the former Maui County Board of Supervisors and later the Maui County Council. As a youngster, Balubar said she was known as “the Caldito daughter, the hula dancer.” At one point in her youth, she had to stop taking hula lessons because the family could not afford them. “I didn’t know how much it was, (but) we had to stop,” she said. Later, in the 6th or 7th grade, she was able to resume her lessons. The late Becky Kaopuiki gave Balubar an opportunity to choreograph hula. “It was then, I gained the confidence to choreograph hula. (I) also created our own outfits,” she said. From that point on, she never looked back and was dancing at luau and entertaining at parties “at a young age.” “I have danced forever,” she said. Information from: The Maui News, http://www.mauinews.com.
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For the week of July 11–July 17, 2015 By Sun Lee Chang
Rat — What you thought was known quantity turns out to be something else entirely. Thankfully, it will be a good surprise.
Dragon — Some things are much easier said than done. You can make a suggestion, but it is ultimately up to the other person to decide if they want to follow it.
Monkey — An inspiring story has motivated you to go beyond your comfort zone. There is a high likelihood it will end in success.
Ox — When all is going a little too well, you start to wonder what might go wrong. Enjoy the tide as you roll with it.
Snake — You do not need to attend every event that you are invited to; however, you will be missed if you decline the invitation of a close friend.
Rooster — Does something smell somewhat off to you? Trust your instincts, for they could lead you to uncover something that has been obscured until now.
Tiger — People will tend to remember the criticisms more so than the praise. Remember that as you try to decide which way to go.
Horse — Having second thoughts about a major shift that is in process? It is likely better to try than to have regrets later.
Dog — Does it seem as though everyone is going in slow motion around you? Before you know it, the pace will pick up quicker than you expected.
Rabbit — A spark has been lit within and you are eager to get started. No matter how impatient you are to get moving, tread cautiously at first.
Goat — If it has been a while since you last checked in with your partner, then you should make a priority to do so sooner than later.
Pig — Shifting gears can be quite a challenge this time of year. Enlist the support and advice of your friends to make the transition a smoother one.
What’s your animal sign? Rat 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Ox 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 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 Rooster 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 Dog 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 Pig 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
*The year ends on the first new moon of the following year. For those born in January and February, please take care when determining your sign.
{TOKYO cont’d from page 4} identification or baggage checks required. On Tuesday, Haruo Hayashizaki, a 71-year-old retiree, poured a flammable liquid over himself and lit it while riding a bullet train heading to Osaka from Tokyo. He died on the spot, and smoke filled the coach, choking a female passenger to death. It was the first fire in the train’s 50-year history. Experts say it was a wake-up call to something more disastrous, potentially a terrorist attack, and it’s time to step up risk management ahead of the G-7 summit in Japan next year and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “The incident took advantage of the blind spots on the Shinkansen,” said Seiji Abe, an expert on transportation safety at Kansai University in Osaka. “Fire caused by malicious intentions was not anticipated, and provisions to keep out hazardous materials were not in place.” So far, authorities haven’t found any mishandling by the train operator, but the initial investigation and witness accounts have raised questions, including how quickly crew members grasped the situation and whether there should be a better way to clear smoke from the hermetically sealed cars. A passenger pushed an emergency button, but unlike some newer models, this train was not equipped with an emergency intercom, said Tomoyuki Sano, a spokesman for Central Japan Railway Co., which operates the Tokyo-Osaka segment of the bullet train. That meant that crew members knew something had happened in the area where the button was pressed, but were most likely unaware it was a fire until they arrived at the scene. In a standard emergency procedure, the overhead electric power was cut off for a 20-kilometer (12mile) stretch to keep the tracks clear for police and rescue workers, also shutting off the train’s ventilation system. Satoru Sone, an expert on railway safety at Kogakuin University in Tokyo, said that the power should never be turned off, because ventilation is crucial to getting smoke out. He also said an emergency button with an intercom should be {WAGE cont’d from page 3} as they rush to meet the 35lb limit due to the high temperatures. Several women reported having felt throbbing headaches and fatigue in the last week. “It is hard for us to keep working fast to be able to pick 35 pounds an hour, sometimes we feel sick” said a farm worker woman who migrated to Skagit County with her family from California, to escape the high heat “ I thought it would be cooler, in California they were not asking us for a minimum number of pounds per hour, we were getting paid a straight $10 hr. – when they recruited us to come here they told us we would be able to earn $17 hr., that is why we agreed to come to Sakuma, we were
installed. “In Japan, everyone is so complacent about safety while on a train, unlike overseas,” he said, noting that trains elsewhere have been targeted by terrorists and are often less reliable, so smoke resulting from mechanical troubles is not uncommon. While Japan strives to keep its bullet trains in perfect condition, reducing the risk of fire, arson on the train was little anticipated. A 1964 law on violations related to bullet train safety doesn’t mention arson, and even today, inflammable ceilings and fire-retardant seats on the train are mainly intended to prevent fire caused by glitches, experts say. “The system is based on the view of human nature as fundamentally good, which I think is universal,” Abe said. “Unfortunately, in every society there are some people who do evil, and it is extremely important to take precautions to stop these people.” Police haven’t determined the motive, though Japanese media quoted neighbors as saying Hayashizaki had repeatedly complained that his pension was barely enough to live on. Transport officials met with bullet train operators after the fire to seek ways to tighten security without affecting the efficiency of the trains. Experts say airport-level luggage checks are impractical for the high-speed line, which operates trains every few minutes during busy hours. Instead, they say increased police patrols and random baggage checks could be more effective. Baggage checks for high-speed train passengers are also not required in Germany, France, Taiwan and South Korea. The Eurostar connecting Britain to Brussels and Paris requires a passport and luggage checks, and China has X-ray checks on subways. The Tokyo-Osaka leg, the most popular segment with 420,000 passengers every day, is part of a bullet train network spanning most of Japan. The 16-car trains cover the 553 kilometers (343 miles) in 2 hours and 33 minutes. “All these years we were worried but haven’t been able to find effective precautionary measures,” Sone said. “Now that the accident happened, it’s time to take action.”
tricked” she was afraid to identify herself for fear of reprisals since she also was not told of the labor conflict at Sakuma Berry Farms. The workers agreed that no one should put their health in danger to meet Sakuma’s 35 pounds per hour requirement. The workers are planning the Third Annual March for a Union Contract on July 11th. Details for the march:https://www.facebook.com/ events/1608111789460551 Article on the work stoppage and negotiation from last week: http://www.thestand.org/…/ sakuma-workers-win-better-condit
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{NEW DELHI cont’d from page 4} India conducts a national census every 10 years and that document delves into the wealth, living conditions and other personal details of the country’s 1.2 billion people. The previous government initiated a separate process of studying caste and analyzing socio-economic progress based on those divisions. Caste, the Hindu custom that for
millennia has divided people in a strict social hierarchy based on their family’s traditional livelihood and ethnicity, is deeply sensitive in India. The practice was outlawed when India gained freedom from Britain in 1947, but is still pervasive. Studies show low-caste Indians and dalits face daily challenges for decent schools, medical care and jobs. While the data shows how low-caste Indians fare overall on various economic
{MALAYSIA cont’d from page 4} Najib slammed the report as part of a “political sabotage” by Mahathir to remove him. Mahathir, who stepped down in 2003 after 22 years in power but has remained an influential political figure, has been leading calls for Najib to step down. 1MDB said it has never provided any funds to Najib. Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail, however, said a task force investigating 1MDB for alleged impropriety has given him papers “including documents related to allegations of fund transfer into the account of the prime minister.” Abdul Gani said the task force raided offices of three companies linked to 1MDB that were allegedly involved in the
indicators, the government has said that the final data would not show specific caste details. The data released Friday revealed that of India’s nearly 244 million households, more than 179 million are rural. At least 56 percent of those rural households do not own any land and depend on manual labor. Among the lowest castes in rural India the number of landless was as high as 70 percent.
fund transfer. He didn’t give further details on the documents or say what actions would be taken. The Star English-language newspaper said on its website that Najib would file a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. An aide to the prime minister said Najib would make a statement later Sunday, but didn’t give details. Najib’s deputy, Muhyiddin Yassin, said the allegations must be investigated because they tarnish Najib’s credibility and integrity. Opposition lawmakers have said Najib should go on leave and also declare his assets. Home Minister Zahid Hamidi said the allegations against Najib were “reckless” and “bordering on criminal offenses” because they were based on unverified documents. He warned
Nearly 107 million rural households are what the government terms as “deprived,” meaning they either live in a single room made of mud and straw, have no earning adult male, or no literate adult member. Friday’s data is provisional and Jaitley said the final data would be updated over the next few months. “This document will help us target groups for support in terms of policy planning,” he told reporters.
that police would “not hesitate to use the full force of the law against those who attempt to harm Malaysia’s economy and our democratic process.” “Even if nothing comes up from the investigation, the damage to Najib’s reputation has been done. The pressure for him to step down will increase,” said Wan Saiful, the head of the think-tank. Najib, the son of a former prime minister, took over the premiership in 2009. He has fought criticism over his management of the economy, and being implicated in the murder of a Mongolian model nine years ago. Najib has said he had nothing to do with the model, and two security officers linked to Najib at the time were found guilty of her murder.
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{LIANG cont’d from page 1} reckless endangerment, and official misconduct. Revealing for the first time a number of details in the circumstances surrounding Akai Gurley’s death, the New York State District Attorney’s Office unsealed a document outlining the case against Liang. To read the 57-page document is illuminating, and it weakens the argument made by some that Officer Liang’s indictment is an instance of racially motivated Indeed, scapegoating. the prosecution meticulously outlines a series of reckless violations of police protocol by Liang and his partner Officer Shaun Landau in the minutes leading up to Akai Gurley’s shooting at approximately 11pm on November 20, 2014, and Gurley’s death an hour later. The charges against Liang can loosely be grouped into two categories: 1) the misconduct, reckless endangerment and manslaughter charges associated with the moments before Akai Gurley was shot; and 2) the misconduct charges associated with how Liang and Landau proceeded immediately after discovering Akai Gurley, bleeding out from a gunshot wound by Liang’s service weapon. According to the prosecution’s timeline, Liang and Landau were on the top-most 8th floor of the Louis H. Pink Houses at approximately 11pm, when they decided to conduct a vertical patrol of the darkened Stairwell A. Liang unholstered his service pistol and held it along with a flashlight as he pushed his way into the top stairwell. According to Landau, Liang entered the stairwell, turned left, and shot into the darkness. Also at 11 p.m., Akai Gurley and his girlfriend, Melissa Butler, decided to take the stairwell down from Butler’s apartment on the seventh floor of the building. Upon entering the stairs, they heard a gunshot fire and immediately took off running down the stairwell. They made it two flights before Gurley collapsed on the landing of the fifth floor, unresponsive from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The prosecution does not dispute the likelihood that Liang did not intend to shoot Akai Gurley that night. Indeed, a forensic ballistics expert discovered a ricochet mark on the wall by the 7th floor landing
of Stairwell A, suggesting that Liang is either an exceptionally poor shot, or the shooting of Akai Gurley was not intentional. However — and this is important — a person is guilty of manslaughter if they act recklessly in a manner that significantly increases the risk of death for others, even if the person did not intend to cause death. Within minutes of shooting Akai Gurley, Peter Liang insisted that his firearm discharged accidentally. He has maintained this “accident” defense in the months since. However, the prosecution argues that regardless of Liang’s intent, he acted recklessly and in direct violation of his own training at the police academy in how he handled his service weapon; that recklessness, the prosecution contends, significantly increased the risk of injury or death to nearby civilians. Standard police training requires that police place their trigger finger alongside the frame of the gun, and off the trigger, whenever they unholster their weapon in order to prevent an accidental discharge. Yet, if Liang entered the darkened stairwell and fired his gun, his finger must have been inside the trigger guard despite a lack of a legitimate reason to discharge it. Furthermore, all police service weapons have their triggers weighted to increase the force required to discharge the gun. This is also to reduce accidental discharges by requiring deliberate force to pull the trigger. Guns sold by manufacturers require about 5 lbs of force, but most police service weapons require 7-12 lbs of force. An expert witness found that Liang’s service weapon required 11.5 pounds of force, which is considered a particularly heavy trigger force. This further reduces the likelihood of accidental discharge. Writes the prosecution (in the context of responding to the defense’s argument that the grand jury improperly indicted Liang): Defendant may have placed his finger on the trigger because he felt unsafe in the unlit stairwell, or because he was being careless that day. But placing a finger on the trigger of a gun in the stairwell of a residential apartment building, when there was no reason to discharge the weapon, was contrary to everything that defendant had been taught about the safe handling
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Going Geisha
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston recently invited museum visitors to “channel [their] inner Camille Monet,” based on the model found in Claude Monet’s famous painting “La Japonaise”. For those unfamiliar, Monet’s “La Japonaise” features the French artist’s wife Camille — who is wearing a blonde wig — donning a red kimono. For four weeks, guests can come to the museum where they can put on a replica of the red kimono and transform into Monet’s muse. Basically, the MFA is promoting cultural appropriation to the public. Despite the racist overtones of “La Japonaise” by today’s standards, the painting is allegedly a satire of Orientalism during the 1870s, and reflective of the bourgeoisie’s infatuation with Japanese culture after the country became open to Western trade — a trade that only happened as the result of American imperial expansion. On the MFA website, the museum says that the painting is a “witty comment on the [then] current Paris fad for all things Japanese.” Yet, it is not clear that comment is exactly. Nor does it justify or explain why the MFA would think it appropriate to recreate and celebrate the painting in all its Oriental glory. Demonstrators have taken to the MFA with signs protesting
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of a loaded firearm. On this basis alone, the grand jury could have concluded that defendant created a substantial and unjustifiable risk of death and serious physical injury, even if the grand jury also believed that defendant did not intend to fire the gun. Upon firing the shot that killed Akai Gurley, Liang and Landau additionally committed a series of protocol violations that further contributed to the recklessness of the situation and that deprived Gurley of needed medical attention as he lay dying. Both had recently graduated from the police academy, where these regulations were repeatedly emphasized to them. Police are required to immediately notify a supervising officer in the event of a serious incident that occurs during a routine patrol: both a firearms discharge (whether or not a person is wounded) or a shooting qualify. Yet, for at least two minutes after Liang fired into the darkened stairwell (and despite Landau’s testimony that they heard footsteps after Liang discharged his weapon), Liang and Landau stayed on the eighth floor and argued over whether they should report the incident. Instead of reporting the discharge and seeking out possible victims, Liang was reportedly concerned that he would be fired should anyone find out about the gunshot. Ultimately, neither called their supervisor. Then, for an unspecified period of time, Liang and Landau re-entered the stairwell looking for a bullet hole in the wall. It was then that they discovered a bleeding Gurley on the fifth floor landing, with Butler attempting to provide medical
attention. Butler had solicited a fifth floor neighbor to call 911. The call was received at 11:14, approximately 10-15 minutes after the shooting. Although she was not trained in CPR, Butler was performing resuscitation efforts on Gurley with the 911 operator’s guidance when both were found by Liang and Landau. The prosecution argues that police receive seven hours of training in field medicine, and an additional seven hours of training specifically in CPR. Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge of these skills to graduate from the Academy. Police are also obligated by training and ethics to provide medical attention to wounded victims, to immediately call for an ambulance if necessary, and to stay with the victim for as long as it is safe to do so. Yet, the prosecution says that Officers Liang and Landau ignored their training. Instead, they stepped over a dying Akai Gurley, and walked down one more flight of stairs to speak with the neighbour on the phone with 911, leaving an untrained civilian to perform CPR on a bleeding victim. Only at 11:19, nearly twenty minutes after Liang fired at Akai Gurley and after other officers were already en route to the scene, did Landau report the shooting on his radio. Neither Liang nor Landau ever called for an ambulance. Only after additional police arrived on the scene did someone trained in CPR actually administer any sort of medical attention to Akai Gurley, twenty minutes after the shooting. Only then was an ambulance called for by police. Yet, two officers — both aware of
the event but to no avail. A brief one-page response from the museum argues that the event is part of a greater celebration of Japanese art and culture at the museum, and adamantly denies allegations of racism: “We don’t think this is racist,” according to a response from an MFA representative, as reported by ArtNet.com. The brief goes on to detail that this “better understanding” is discovered by giving visitors the opportunity to realize how heavy the robe is by wearing it, which may elude to choices the artist made when creating the canvas, or how Monet chose to capture specific parts of the textile. Um, okay then. If that isn’t cultural appropriation tied up in a neat little package then I don’t know what is.
Loulan: The Caucasian Beauty… In China
Fans of the “Twilight” franchise may be excited to learn that director Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first installment of the “Twilight” movies, announced that she is making a “sweeping romantic epic set in an ancient Silk Road city located in present-day western China,” according to an article from the Associated Press. Titled “Loulan,” the movie will be based on a city and kingdom of the same name that mysteriously disappeared hundreds of years ago. A mummy from the same region
police protocol, and both extensively trained in CPR — had been on scene for the entire time. In the wake of the shooting, Peter Liang was more worried about losing his job than he was concerned about Akai Gurley losing his life. It doesn’t matter whether or not Peter Liang intended to shoot Akai Gurley. It doesn’t matter whether or not Liang was poorlytrained, or afraid, or just plain incompetent. What matters is this: police officers are empowered with service weapons in order to carry out their duty, and they undergo rigorous training and must abide by strict protocols to wield that power responsibly. Peter Liang had all the training he needed to not shoot Akai Gurley (and to provide medical attention in the event he was shot). Yet, according to prosecutors, when Peter Liang ignored that training on the eve of November 20, 2014, he put all of the residents of Louis H. Pink in harm’s way; and it was Akai Gurley who paid the price for Peter Liang’s recklessness. As we would expect for anyone whose actions lead to the death of another human being, Peter Liang must be held accountable for his actions. The criminal justice system should exist at least in part to check police power, and to watch our watchmen. It is senseless to argue that Peter Liang should escape the scrutiny of the judicial system in this shooting. Being Asian American is not — and should never be — a free pass to shoot Black men with impunity. Jenn Fang can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
that had been uncovered in recent decades has been named the “Loulan Beauty,” and has European and Caucasian features. If you’re a regular reader of this column, you can probably guess where this is heading. The China-U.S. film collaboration will focus on a princess who may be the Loulan Beauty’s “great-great granddaughter,” and who will be played by an American or English actress, according to Hardwicke. Yes, leave it to Hollywood to find a way to put a central white character in a film that takes place in ancient China. The difference between this film and other recent offenders (i.e. Emma Stone’s casting in “Aloha”) is that at least the film’s leadership is being transparent about casting a white person in a starring role involving Asian culture. I’m not saying this is better, but at least there is ownership over the offense, as opposed to doling out misguided or weak apologies in defense of a white-washed casting. Filming for “Loulan” will start in August 2016. No names have been announced for the cast yet, but rest assured that I will report back once producers find their coveted Caucasian/European beauty. Vivian Nguyen can be reached at info@nwasianweekly. com.
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there. She was characterized as cold and untrustworthy. Perhaps most damaging, her male superiors claimed that they were not impressed with her work, resulting in her not being promoted. After a 24-day trial which started in February 2015, the jury comprised of six women and six men from a variety of employment and ethnic backgrounds found in favor of Kleiner Perkins. Even with a loss, Pao remained resilient. After the verdict was read in the courtroom, she waved to the jury that ruled against her with a smile. “If I’ve helped to level the playing field for women and minorities in venture capital, then the battle was worth it,” remarked Pao in a news conference after the trial adjourned. Despite her loss, Pao’s lawsuit shed a beacon of light onto an often overlooked blemish in the Silicon Valley corridor regarding the glaring disparity of women in profile positions in the technology and venture capital sector. It also revealed a double-edged sword for women in the industry since some of the characteristics depicted by her employer as negatives are seen as positives for male employees. After Pao, more women have come forward to point out similar problems with the lack of diversity and suppression of female roles in a male-dominated industry. While there is a part of the industry that may see the post-Pao complaints as opportunists looking for a quick payout, one still cannot deny that Pao’s courtroom battle showed the tech elite that they should review their commitments to diversity. In her latest public controversy, Pao is driven to make the company profitable but neglected the ramifications of the decision to remove a popular asset from the company as well as introduce changes without sufficient notice. Not only did she underestimate the transition, she did not recognize the grassroots efforts of retribution. We shall see if Pao can rebound from this setback or if she will be out of work yet again.
The swell of opposition to Pao stems from the removal of the company’s communications director Victoria Taylor. Taylor had coordinated the popular Ask Me Anything (AMA) series, where famous individuals reach out to their fans online by asking questions submitted by the Reddit community. President Obama is the most notable AMA participant. As a result of Taylor’s dismissal, many unpaid, Reddit moderators closed down their spaces on the site in protest. Pao admitted that there should have been more detailed information provided about the transition concerning Taylor’s removal. Pao also received criticism for enhancing anti-harassment guidelines at Reddit which resulted in the removal of content from the site. This caused upheaval among its users which only contributed to the venom directed at her. Pao is not new to controversy, as prior to her role with Reddit she was dismissed from her job as junior investing partner with Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins. In 2012, Pao filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the firm asking for $16 million in damages in addition to punitive damages which could have tripled the $16 million figure. Pao accused the venture capital firm of employment discrimination, workplace retaliation, and that the firm failed to take reasonable steps to prevent gender discrimination. She claimed that she was unfairly passed over promotions while males with similar profiles were promoted. In general, Pao believed that men at the firm were paid more than women, promoted ahead of their female counterparts, and there was little support for women that experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. According to her depiction of the firm, it was a culture where those who were promoted engaged in over-the-top tactics such as hyping their own accomplishments and talking over others. She claimed these characteristics were largely displayed by men. The firm depicted Pao as combative and Jason Cruz can be reached at info@ full of resentment during her time working nwasianweekly.com.
{WORLD CUP cont’d from page 1} seconds as the U.S. led 2-0 by the fifth minute. Lauren Holiday boosted the lead in the 14th and two minutes later Lloyd made it 4-0 with an audacious 54-yard, rightfooted shot from midfield that sailed over goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori. Japan closed on Yuki Ogimi’s goal in the 27th and an own goal by Julie Johnston on an errant header in the 52nd. Tobin Heath scored two minutes later, the third goal off a restart for the Americans. “If you look at the overall performance it was very rare in terms of the probability that we could win today,” coach Norio Sasaki said afterward through a translator. Lloyd, a 32-year-old midfielder, had come up big against Japan before, scoring the winning goal in the 2012 Olympic final. “Ms. Lloyd she always does this to us. In London she scored 2 goals and today she scored 3 goals. We are embarrassed,” Sasaki said. “But she is an excellent player but I really respect her and admire her.” The Japanese arrived in this year’s final with a dramatic — and for the English, heartbreaking — semifinal victory. After England outplayed Japan for much of the second half, a charging Laura Bassett inadvertently directed the ball at the net and it ricocheted off the crossbar for an own goal in the final minute of stoppage time, giving Japan a 2-1 win. The victory set up the rematch with the United States. Japan, ranked No. 4 in the world, has met the second-ranked Americans three previous times at the World Cup, with the United States winning two matches before the final in Germany. Overall, the U.S. team is 25-1-6 against Japan. Japan’s team was boosted prior to the final by the return of midfielder Kozue Ando, who broke her left ankle in the
World Cup opener against Switzerland. Andro returned to Japan for treatment, but came back to Vancouver to cheer on her team in the final. Throughout the tournament, a white Teddy bear wearing Ando’s jersey has been a constant feature on Japan’s bench in her honor. It was there on Sunday. The match was also emotional because it was likely the last appearance with the national team for Homare Sowa, who was the 2011 FIFA player of the year after leading Japan to the victory over the United States in Germany. Sawa was awarded the Golden Boot as the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals, and the Golden Ball for being the tournament MVP. Sawa, who once before has retired from the national team, has said that she plans to retire for good following the World Cup. Four years ago in Germany, Japan was the sentimental favorite after the tragedy the nation had endured in the prior months. On March 11, 2011, more than 20,000 people were left dead or missing by a massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the country’s northeast coast. The natural disaster touched off the worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl in 1986 at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Following each match in Germany leading up to the final, the Japanese players marched across the field with a banner that read, “To our Friends Around the World — Thank You for Your Support,” in gratitude for the global outpouring of support in the wake of the disaster. Sasaki reminded his players of the events to inspire them to victory along the way. In the 2011 final, Japan battled back from behind twice. Abby Wambach scored in the 104th minute of overtime to give the U.S. a 2-1 lead before Sawa’s goal in the 117th to tie it. Japan prevailed 3-1 on penalty kicks.