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Murray’s move surprises the Asian community Donnie Chin’s death triggers change
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Doris Jeong raises awareness of little people in our community
Bruce Harrell; Bob Santos addresses audience at council meeting; Mayor Ed Murray, and John Okamoto
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Photo by Nina Huang/NWAW
If there was any lasting impact residing from Donnie Chin’s murder (aside from permanent sorrow), it would be the city’s decision to shut down Seattle’s hookah bars with a new ordinance. It will be an ordinance that affects all 11 hookah bars in Seattle (smoking lounges—see page 10).
That’s not what the Asian American leaders were initially asking of Mayor Ed Murray. The Asian community just aimed specifically at Kings Hookah Bar, on 8th Ave. S. and S. Lane St. Chin was shot and killed near Kings. Accompanied by police, the Asian leaders had led two protests there since Chin’s death on July 23. But {see MURRAY cont’d on page 15} See related story on page 10.
Doris Jeong
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly When Doris Jeong was four years old, the doctors diagnosed her with “unknown skeletal dysplasia,” which is the medical term for dwarfism. Today, she is 26 years old and 3’8”. Jeong was born in South Korea, but her parents immigrated to the Pacific Northwest when she was six months old. She grew up in a “traditional and typical” Korean American household, and described her parents as very traditional, but liberal at the same time. “I never experienced the scary Asian parents, they weren’t crazy strict and they didn’t expect less or different from me,” she said.
She hopes to see a geneticist soon to find out exactly what she has so she can learn more about the potential complications. Currently, Jeong can control some of her pulmonary complications with an inhaler and regular medication. Interestingly enough, Jeong’s younger brother is 5’11”, and she said that her family is considered tall for Asians. But height aside, Jeong is a regular young professional who has friends who are average height. She goes to work, comes home to eat, watches Netflix and on the weekends, she’ll go out to parties and hang out with her friends. {see JEONG cont’d on page 13}
Poof! Alibaba likely not settling in Seattle By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will not make its U.S. headquarters in Seattle according to a recent report. Despite the company shopping for space in Bellevue, a company spokesperson indicated that it would not be moving its U.S. headquarters which is currently Jack Ma located in San Mateo, California. The company’s founder, Jack Ma, has a fondness for Seattle because he first discovered the internet during a trip to the city. Alibaba leased space in offices in downtown Seattle and sent out feelers for openings in the Seattle office, thus, the belief that Ma
would move his company to the Pacific Northwest. Alibaba may still have offices in the area as does Facebook, Google, and other tech companies. The Seattle office, which currently employs around 25 people, intends to be small and focused on data science and technology. The U.S. headquarters in San Mateo has about 80 employees, mainly in business development, marketing, human resources, and engineering. It also has a San Francisco office with 25 people in international corporate affairs, investor relations, and investments. The Alibaba {see ALIBABA cont’d on page 12}
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A&E Hell on Wheels » P. 8
EDITORIAL Should we be allowed to criticize ourselves? » P. 11
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■ names in the news Welcome, Dean Tuan!
attle Mayor’s proclamation honoring Bob Santos and the Danny Woo Community Garden . The annual summer pig roast potluck gathered in the garden to celebrate 40 years of community resource and 40 years of the pig roast.
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Stomach cancer awareness
Larry Mar, President of the International District Rotary Club, with Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Joan Yoshitomi, Hon. Gary Locke, Mia Tuan, Hon. John Okamoto
There was a reception to meet Mia Tuan, the incoming Dean of the College of Education at the University of Washington, July 20 at the Nagomi Teahouse in the International District. Over 100 were in attendance, including State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, King County Councilman Rod Dembowski, Seattle City Councilman Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Councilman John Okamoto, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, and Ambassador Gary Locke.
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Celebrating community with annual pig roast
Deputy Mayor, Hyeok Kim, poses for a picture after reading the Seattle Mayor’s proclamation
On July 17, community members gathered to celebrate the 40th Annual InterIm CDA’s 40th summer pig roast potluck and the Danny Woo Community Garden. Deputy Mayor, Hyeok Kim, poses for a picture after reading the Se-
Stomach Cancer Advisory Councilmembers, left to right: Ryan Davis (Managed Care Manager, United Health Care), Dr. Joo Ha Hwang (Chief of Gastroenterology, Harborview Medical Center), Suzanne Pak (Director of Community & Behavioral Health, Korean Women’s Association), Peter Ansara (Executive Director, Korean Women’s Association), Eun Jeong Lee (Senior Employment Director, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging), Ken Taylor (CEO, Valley Cities), Abbie Zahler (International Community Health Services), and Dorothy Wong (Executive Director, Chinese Information Service Center)
Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Americans face a hidden disparity often masked by the myth of the “model Asian” that is healthy, prosperous, and doesn’t need any assistance. They belong to the group of “Other AsianAmericans” that have been dying at an earlier age over two decades. They are less likely to access life-saving screening for high-risk cancers that that are pervasive in their ethnicity (such as colorectal cancer screening and early detection of stomach cancer). They are more likely to smoke tobacco, especially if they are limited English proficiency immigrants, and they are more likely to suffer from dependency on alcohol. The community is invited to the Stomach Cancer Conference on Friday, October 30, 2015, at the Federal Way Dumas Bay Centre.
Ferguson speaks; honoring Wing Luke Attorney General Bob Ferguson spoke to the International
District Rotary Club, explaining duties of the Attorney General’s office. The club which meets weekly, met at the New Hong Kong Restaurant, and approximately 40 people were in attendance. It was announced that there will be a civil rights division issued in honor of Wing Luke, due to his commitment to civil rights.
Celebrate Donnie Chin’s legacy with IDEC WHEN: August 15 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Chong Wah play field in the International District
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Philippine leader seeks laws to end rebellion, dynasties By Jim Gomez Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president asked Congress on Monday to pass a troubled Muslim autonomy bill at the heart of efforts to end a bloody rebellion in the country’s south and legislation that aims to lessen the stranglehold on power of entrenched political families, President Benigno Aquino III which include his. In his final state of the nation speech before he steps down in 11 months, Benigno Aquino III summed his administration’s achievements in battling corruption and poverty — his campaign battle cry in 2010 — and thanked just about everyone who backed him, from his late parents, who are revered democracy champions, to
his hairstylist. Among other concerns he raised was the increasingly tense dispute with China over contested South China Sea territories. He called on Filipinos to unite as their country confronts China, which he did not identify by name. “Our adversary, is by any measure, way ahead whether in terms of influence, economy or military force,” Aquino said in the nationally televised address. “But on the basis of reason and love for country, we’re not lagging behind.” Relatedly, he said the Philippines, which retired its last fighter jets a decade ago, would soon acquire a dozen FA-50 jets from South Korea, with the first two to be delivered in December, for territorial defense. Two more C-130 cargo planes and more assault helicopters also are being acquired. One of Aquino’s expected major legacies, a peace deal with the largest Muslim rebel group in the country, stalled early this year when some of the rebels from the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front got entangled in a clash that killed 44 anti-terrorism police commandos
As A-bomb survivors age, Japanese pass storytelling to young By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press KUNITACHI, Japan (AP) — On a recent weekend, an 84-year-old survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing retraced his movements on a map: the inferno during his 20-kilometer (12-mile) walk home, the “black rain” of falling radioactive particles and how he felt sick days later. His audience of eight listened intently, some asking questions and taking notes. They hope to tell his story to future generations after he is gone, to take their listeners to the scene on Aug. 9, 1945, the way Shigeyuki Katsura saw and felt it. In a government-organized program in the western Tokyo suburb of Kunitachi, 20 trainees ranging from their 20s to their 70s are studying wartime history, taking public speech lessons from a TV anchor and hearing stories from Katsura and another Kunitachi resident who survived Hiroshima. “It’s been 70 years since the bombings, and we survivors are getting old. Time is limited and we must hurry,” said Terumi Tanaka, the 83-year-old head of a national group, the Tokyo-based Japan Confederation of A and H Bomb Sufferers’ Organizations. In a way, they are going backward in this digital age, learning face-to-face from their elders in order to carry on a storytelling tradition. It is not unlike Kabuki actors
in southern Mamasapano town. The commandos managed to kill a top Malaysian terror suspect long wanted by the United States whose real name is Zulkifli bin Hir, a successful assault Aquino cited in his address. The brutal police deaths, however, sparked public outrage and prompted lawmakers to delay passage of a bill crafted to establish a more powerful and potentially larger autonomous region for minority Muslims in the south of the predominantly Roman Catholic nation. The Moro rebels dropped their separatist bid in exchange for broader autonomy. But the delay has set off concerns that some impatient rebels may resume armed hostilities in the south, where smaller but violent armed groups like the al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf, continue to carry out kidnappings for ransom, bomb attacks and other acts of banditry. {see PHILIPPINES cont’d on page 14}
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As of August 5 voting preliminary tallies for King County Asian American primary candidates are:
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inheriting their seniors’ stage names and performing their signature pieces. The same stories may be in video and text on the Internet, but organizers feel that in-person storytelling adds an invaluable human touch. The Aug. 6, 1945, atomic bombing in Hiroshima killed about 140,000 people from injuries and immediate effects of radiation within five months, and another one dropped on Nagasaki three days later killed 73,000. The death toll linked to the attacks and their radiation effects has since risen to 460,000, with the number of survivors declining to some 183,000, according to the latest government {see JAPAN cont’d on page 13}
Kshwama Sawant 49.90% Pamela Banks 35.29%
Seattle District 5 Debadutta Dash 5.54%
City of Bothell, Council Position No. 6 John Lee 28.69% Hira Singh 27.50%
City of SeaTac Council Position No. 3 Peter Kwon 48.96%
Ride-hailing service Uber to put $1 billion in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — Ride-hailing service Uber has announced a $1 billion investment for the Indian market for the next nine months as it hopes to expand services and products, news reports said Friday. According to Press Trust of India, the head of Uber India, Amit Jain, said the investment will be used to improve operations and establish a better customer support network. The company had come under fire last year and lost its license to operate in the Indian capital after one of its Delhi drivers was accused of raping a 26-year-old passenger. This ban was revoked earlier this month. Uber connects travelers with drivers through its smartphone app and is an alternative to traditional taxi
services. “India is one of Uber’s big priorities,” Jain was quoted as saying in a statement, adding that a similar billiondollar investment was announced for China in June. Uber also hopes to hit the target of 1 million rides per day in this country of more than 1.2 billion people. The company also plans to expand services outside of 18 cities in India that currently have Uber. This move will make India the largest geographic market for Uber, ahead of the U.S. where the app was founded. “We are continuing to see a robust 40 percent growth month-on-month,” Jain said adding that the company hopes to grow even faster.
City of SeaTac Council Position No. 7 Leonard Luna 24.14% Mia Su-Ling Gregerson 31.82%
Steilacoom School district, Position No. 4 Yoshie Wong 36. 38%
Mulkiteo Council Position No. 7 Max Chen 12.34%
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“We shouldn’t bury our history” Seattle officially announces regrets
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Yum! Classic Korean pancakes go easily from street food to dinner
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By Sara Moulton Associated Press Mung beans have been a staple of the cuisines of India, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia for thousands of years. And with good reason. They are a delicious and healthy source of protein and fiber. In the U.S., we tend to know them mostly in their sprouted state, and by the rather simple name of “bean sprouts.” But they also are delicious when consumed prior to sprouting, as you would a bean. For this recipe, inspired by a classic Korean street food, the mung beans are
soaked and ground, then combined with other ingredients to form pancakes that are fried. Called bindaetteok in Korea, they can be flavored with scallions, kimchee, even ground pork. The batter is made ahead of time, then shallow-fried and served hot, with or without a dipping sauce. The resulting pancakes are robust with a crispy exterior and a creamy interior. This recipe calls for ground pork, but you can leave it out to make them vegetarian. You’re also welcome to swap in different vegetables, including shredded raw carrots {see FOOD cont’d on page 12}
Members of the Greater Seattle Chapter OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates and Chinese American Citizens Alliance and community members.
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution August 3 that expresses regret for anti-Chinese legislation passed by the Washington Territory and previous Seattle City Councils in the 1800s. “We shouldn’t bury our history,” said Councilmember Nick Licata, the legislation’s sponsor. “Discriminatory policies ripple from the past and still affect Chinese communities today.” As a result of discriminatory legislation adopted by the Washington Territory, Chinese people were denied the right to vote, prohibited from giving evidence in the courts in cases involving Caucasians, and denied the right to own land. In this environment, the Seattle City Council passed three discriminatory laws directed against Chinese in 1885, relating to living space, commercial licenses, and public laundries. In 1886, an anti-Chinese riot took place in Seattle, and a mob of 1500 forced 350 Chinese to leave Seattle. This was part of a regional and national pattern. “If we are to address persistent issues of racial and economic inequality in Seattle, we must acknowledge the institutional
Standing ovation after resolution passes
racism of our past,” said Mayor Ed Murray. “I commend the Council for making this statement of regret about our City’s painful history of legal racial discrimination.” Councilmember Licata developed the resolution after he was approached by the Greater Seattle Chapter of the OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates, and the local chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance. Members of both groups spoke to their history and urged Council to adopt the resolution. The legislation is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, and John Okamoto.
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WHAT: 53rd National Biennial Convention WHERE: Best Western Plus Executive Inn, 200 Taylor Ave. N., Seattle INFO: littlebugmte@ hotmail.com
SAT 8/8 WHAT: 18th Annual Polynesian Luau WHERE: APCC, 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma WHEN: 1-4 p.m. INFO: 253-383-3900, asiapacificculturalcenter. org WHAT: Opening Ceremony of the Duoc Su Monastery and the Worshipping Ceremony of the Jade Buddha WHERE: 6918 42nd Ave. S., Seattle WHEN: 11 a.m. INFO: chuaduocsu@ duocsu.org, 206-307-4085
MON 8/10 WHAT: Fundraiser for re-elect Bryan Yambe for Fife City Council WHERE: Four Seas Restaurant, 714 S. King St., Seattle WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. INFO: 206-383-7499,
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THRU 8/14 WHAT: Washington Overseas Chinese Artists Association WHERE: The Gallery at TCC WHEN: Mon-Thu, 12-5 p.m. COST: Free INFO: 253-460-4306
SAT 8/15 WHAT: Rock & Soul for the Cure WHERE: Benaroya Hall WHEN: 7:30 p.m. COST: $25 INFO: seattlesymphony. org/benaroya WHAT: The official celebration for Donnie Chin WHERE: Chong Wah play field WHEN: 2 p.m.
SAT 8/22 WHAT: The 8th Annual Cambodian Cultural Celebration WHERE: Saltwater State Park, 25205 8th Place S., Des Moines WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. INFO: wa.parks.wa.gov
WHAT: All Things Japanese Sale WHERE: JCCCW, 1414 S. Weller St., Seattle WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
THU 8/27 WHAT: DLEC is celebrating the 10th anniversary WHERE: 3327 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle WHEN: 5 p.m.
SAT 8/29 WHAT: A speed dating program celebration, “Chinese Valentine’s Day” WHERE: Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle WHEN: 3-5 p.m. INFO: spl.org
EVERY TUE WHAT: Asian Counseling and Referral Services Employment Program Orientation WHERE: ACRS, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., Seattle WHEN: 3–4:30 p.m. INFO: 206-695-7527, employmentprogram@ acrs.org, acrs. org/services/ employmentandtraining
EVERY WED WHAT: Seattle University School of Law Citizenship Project WHERE: Yesler Community Center Computer Lab, 917 E. Yesler Way, Seattle WHEN: 5–6:30 p.m. COST: Free INFO: 206-386-1245
EVERY THU WHAT: The Rotary Club of Seattle International District meets WHERE: New Hong Kong Restaurant, 900 S. Jackson St., Seattle WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WHAT: Japanese Conversation Club WHERE: JCCCW, 1414 S. Weller St., Seattle INFO: 206-568-7114, admin@jcccw.org
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Aegis Gardens unlocks hidden Chinese history Photo by John Liu/NWAW
Unexpected history was revealed July 30 at the groundbreaking ceremony for Aegis Gardens, which will be the first Chinese retirement home in Washington state. Why was the city of Newcastle picked? Some factors might be that it is one of the highest-income areas in our state, ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S., and it is one of the fastest-growing cities on the Eastside. The other obvious reasons are its pastoral environment next to Lake Boren, it is convenient for access to restaurants and shopping, and there is also China Creek in the area. “China?” And what about Coal Creek Parkway outside Aegis? Those factors are not coincidences. About 150 years ago, Newcastle had coalmines. There were Chinese labor camps established around coalmines and lumberyards. Dwayne Clark, Aegis chairman,
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Newcastle Mayor Steven Buri, Hon. Gary Locke, King County Executive Director Dow Constantine, Dwayne Clark
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told the crowd of over 300 at the groundbreaking, that Aegis Gardens is in a rare, historical site. He was curious about “China” as in the creek’s name, so he asked his staff to do research. “In the 1880s there was a movement against Chinese laborers (of mines and lumber) that culminated with the rock creek massacre,” he said. “Following this tragedy a
to China, Gary Locke, to perform the groundbreaking ceremony.
mob of people came and torched the barracks of 36 laborers in Newcastle. How ironic is it now we are claiming redemption for these that sacrificed so much.” Aegis couldn’t have picked a better site to recognize Washington state’s Chinese pioneers. And the moment came in full circle when Aegis invited the first Chinese American governor and U.S. Ambassador
Dream beats doubt
King County Executive Dow Constantine was one of the early doubters on the project years ago. He called the plan “audacious” and said of Aegis chairman, Dwayne Clark, who proposed the plan, “Oh my God, this man (Clark) is mad.”
Now Constantine said it’s wonderful as the King County babyboomer population is aging, and the facility will provide “housing and community” for the aging sector, maintaining their dignity and health. One-quarter of King County’s population (over 1.9 million) is {see AEGIS GARDENS cont’d on page 12}
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Tzi Ma discusses “Hell on Wheels” Recreating a part of the Chinese experience on television
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly It is rare that a mainstream television show dedicates an entire season to a historical part of Asian history. However, that is what AMC’s “Hell on Wheels” does as it depicts the role of Chinese workers building the transcontinental railroad in the late 1800s. One of the stars of the show, Tzi Ma, spoke to us about his role. In its fifth season, “Hell on Wheels” is an American Western detailing the construction of the transcontinental railroad across the United States. Ma was excited about the role and how the show allows him to provide input on his character. Ma, 53, who was born in Hong Kong, has had many roles in movies and television. Notably, Ma was in the movies “Million Dollar Arm,” “Rush Hour,” and “24: Live Another Day.” He is also currently in the USA Network television show “Satisfaction.” “I was approached about the project [“Hell on Wheels”] March of this year,” recalled Ma. The makers of the show hired Ma based on his body of work. He praised the show for the research the show did on the Chinese experience. “The research and implementation of the research is really unprecedented.” Ma was familiar with the history of building the transcontinental railroad as he starred in an off-Broadway depiction of playwright David Henry Hwang’s “The Dance and The Railroad.” The 1981 play depicted a strike in a railroad labor camp in 1867. The play had only two characters with Ma as one of the leads. He believed at the outset that the characters on “Hell on Wheels” needed to be an accurate portrayal. “They cast us, they gave us much respect and latitude,” Ma said of the show’s producers. “The producers of this show have moved mountains to tell this story in its truthful historical context.” The producers of the show looked for assistance to
Scene from Hell on Wheels
ensure that the western portrayed the plight of the Chinese laborer accurately. They found a resource in Stanford history professor Gordon Chang. Professor Chang specializes in transPacific relations which is the interconnections between East Asia and America. Tzi Ma He is also the co-director of a research project on the Chinese railroad workers. “They were interested in an accurate social and historical depiction appropriate
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for a dramatic program, but not a documentary, “wrote Chang in an email correspondence. Professor Chang was instrumental in assisting the show’s producers and writers a full historical, accurate picture at what is presented. At this point, Professor Chang is pleased with the depiction of the Chinese on the show. “From what I’ve seen so far, I think the historical depiction is one of the best of Chinese that’s come out of mainstream Hollywood.” In January 1865, the discovery of silver in Nevada led many workers previously a part of the Central Pacific Railroad to leave to search for fortune. To replace the shortage of workers, the Railroad hired Chinese immigrants as labor. The Chinese were tasked with the job of hand-drilling 12 or 13 tunnels through the rocky terrain in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was a painstaking job that cost many Chinese workers their lives. Ma’s character, Tao, comes from a village in Guangdong in Southern China, and is “head man” for a group of Chinese railroad workers on the Central Pacific. His character is highly educated and his leadership skills and knowledge of English makes him an asset for the railroad company. He also brings his daughter to work on the railroad as well. However, his daughter must pose as his son in order to work. In addition to Ma, Asian American actors Byron Mann and A. Zhou are also regulars on the show. This is the final season of the show with it being split into two parts. The first seven episodes will air in the summer of 2015 and the final episodes airing sometime in 2016. For more information on the show, visit www.amc.com/ shows/hell-on-wheels. Visit Ma’s web site at www.tzima.com and twitter at @ tzima8. Jason Cruz can be reached at info@nwasianweekly. com.
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Crackdown on controversial hookah lounges Questions, and hopefully, answers
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly
What is hookah?
Hookah is a flavored tobacco. It is smoked out of a ‘hookah’ water pipe. It is a centuries old practice and most likely began in India or the Middle East. The hookah pipe is usually shared. According to the American Cancer Society, hookah users may inhale more smoke than cigarette smokers, because hookah sessions often last an hour or more, during which hookah users will inhale not only the smoke from the hookah itself but also that of the others with whom they are smoking.
What is a hookah bar/hookah lounge?
The hookah bar offers its customers the product at their table. Hookah bars are popular due to the socializing aspect of sharing the hookah. Some lounges offer food, music, and dancing, and many of the lounges are open after 2 a.m., after traditional bars close. There are arguments that the popularity of hookah bars has escalated due to smoking bans.
Why are hookah bars suddenly a concern?
Donnie Chin, a prominent community leader in Seattle’s Asian American
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There has been community concern about the presence of hookah bars and lounges in the International District and throughout other Seattle neighborhoods recently, due to the shooting of community figurehead Donnie Chin in late July. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced August 3 that the “City will step up enforcement against smoking lounges.” There are currently 11 hookah lounges in the greater Seattle area, three which are in the ID. With the community and city already bewildered and grieving over Chin’s death, there has been confusion and questions about the role hookah bars play in Chin’s homicide, and questions all around: Police officers in front of Kings Hookah Lounge monitoring the protest
community, was shot in the vicinity of Kings Hookah Lounge, a popular hookah bar located on the 800 block of S. Lane Street in the International District. He was pronounced dead by the time he could be transported to Harborview Medical Center. Chin’s death in proximity to the smoking lounge and within the neighborhood was not an isolated incident of concern. During the past two years, there were numerous cases reported around hookah bars, including two homicides and multiple reports of disturbances and fights. According to the City of Seattle statement, there has been an excess of 100 incidents reported, including six shots fired. “Far too many smoking lounges attract and sustain illegal, violent activity that has no place in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Murray. “These establishments are unlawful businesses that continue to thumb their noses at the law. We will soon have additional authority to help us clamp down on operations that foster an environment that threatens public safety in our neighborhoods.”
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RE: Contributing in memory of Donnie Chin At this time of mourning, we deeply that the community and public for the outpouring of love and support for Donnie Chin and IDEC. As the board for the agency that Donnie founded and nurtured, we are still devastated by his loss, and frankly, still very angry about the circumstances of his death. We need time to grieve before we can move forward as an organization. A number of suggestions have been made on how to best Donnie’s legacy. We ask at this time that offers of contributions to IDEC be held at the moment, until we are able to meet as a board and assess the best course of action for our community.
Donnie Chin was one-of-a-kind. Donnie was the Center, and the Center was Donnie. He left big shoes that no person can fill. No matter how we move forward, it will never be the same without him. Donnie’s loss also left a hole in his family, and we encourage expressions of condolences and support for them. To make a contribution to the Chin family, checks can be made to the Donnie Chin Memorial Fund, and mailed to IDEC, PO Box 14103, Seattle, WA 98114. — Richard Mar Board Chair, International District Emergency Center
According to Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, “Hookah lounges are a public safety risk not just for the damage the smoking causes to the patrons and employees, but also as a magnet for public safety threats.”
What does the Mayor’s new enforcement and proposed legislation mean?
The City can revoke the license of any
business that is conducting unlawful operations, including violating the ban on smoking in places of employment. The new ordinance would go into effect on Aug. 16. Business owners that continue to operate without a license face penalties of up to $5,000 a day and/or 364 days in jail. The City is filing criminal charges against the owners of King’s Hookah Lounge for failure to pay business taxes. If convicted, the penalties range up to a $5,000 fine and/ or 364 days in jail. The Mayor and City Attorney will also work with the City Council to draft a future City ordinance that will explicitly prohibit any business that sells tobacco for use on their business premises.
What is the hookah bar response?
According to Nabil Mohammed, owner of the Medina Hookah Lounge in a television interview, the new regulation would be unfair. “A great person like Donnie Chin unfortunately lost his life and we are the fallback for it; that’s not right, that’s city politics,” Mohammed said. The Asian Weekly contacted Kings Hookah Lounge for comment, but the manager was not available for response. Staff can be reached nwasianweekly.com.
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Should we be allowed to criticize ourselves? The Asian Weekly recently received a letter about Jenn Fang’s article on Peter Liang. A brief recap: Peter Liang was the New York City police officer who fatally shot Akai Gurley late last year. Liang is charged with manslaughter in the second degree, reckless endangerment, and official misconduct. In response to the article about Liang, the letter read:
“While your article was well-written and drew valid conclusions, it is wrong for Asians to be fore-front on condemning other Asians. “I am not advocating defending Peter Liang because he is Asian. That being said, what do we have to gain by adding fuel to the fire.
The picture that accompanied the article is very disheartening since it was unnecessary. Akai Gurley will have justice without the need for Asians to point fingers at each other.”
The issue is deflating, and requires us to run around in circles and consider how we think about how possessive we should be about our heritage and what allegiance requires. The typical argument is that we should always be on our own side. But what if we disagree with our own side? What if we think Liang was wrong? And what if we are concerned and other Asian Americans don’t agree with us? We continue to run around in circles.
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Remembering Anne Wing
By Bettie Luke Northwest Asian Weekly
Anne Wing was the only Auntie I ever knew. In my mind, I playfully thought of her as my “Favorite Auntie.” She was married to David Luke, who often said how proud he was to be the closest relative to our family. David told me when he was standing on the pier in China, waiting to go to the United States , he met our father, Lung Sing Luke, who had disembarked on the same pier, returning to China. Our Pop had traveled on a ship that came from Seattle, which was David’s destination. That may have been 1924, as that is year our Pop returned to China to get married. So they both saw each other coming and going. Both eventually settled with family, in Seattle. David and Anne’s family visited us on occasion. Since there were so few Chinese families in those days (a hardship caused by the National 1882 Chinese Exclusion Laws), I felt disappointed the visits were not more
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often. I wanted to enjoy more time and get to know cousins who were around our age Larry, Diane, and Randy. When I was young, Auntie Anne came to our family laundry on James Street, with a big bundle. Her daughter Diane had outgrown some clothes. What an amazing sight, to see pretty dresses our family could never afford. She held up a coat and said in Chinese, “Come and give me a hug—
and this will be yours.” Being number six and the last child in a very traditional Chinese family, there was seldom any talk or gesture of affection. I did not recognize or recall ever hearing the Chinese word for “hug.” My sister Marge, who was a year older, somehow knew – and she got the coat. David and Anne parted ways. After awhile, David Luke married another Chinese woman and had two more daughters, Carolyn and Linda. Anne later married David Wing. Anne told me that after my brother Wing Luke, ran for office and won, she kept his campaign poster. She cut out the “Wing” part of the poster and put it above her mailbox. I always felt affection toward Auntie and enjoyed seeing Anne and David Wing in the community. I would wave and walk over to visit with them. Anne and David became known as wonderful dance partners, and they frequently socialized, with a larger dance group of friends. I remember attending a wedding
reception, which had a delightful live band, playing groovy music. I walked past the table where Anne and David were sitting and said, “Hey, how come you two aren’t on the dance floor?” Anne answered, “We’re waiting for a faster song!” And they were! I had to laugh at my question when they got up to dance. The couple danced with such fluid ease, that I watched in admiration (and maybe a little envy). Wing and David Luke reconciled a relationship of sorts that was civil, in their latter years. Civil became a rare form of considerate – when David Luke was alone and sick with cancer. Anne became the only person David Luke would trust, to drive him to cancer treatments. Classy lady. Anne’s husband, David Wing, displayed grace by not interfering. Classy gentleman. When David Luke died, I heard there was tension between the two sets of David Luke’s children. I felt the closest to Randy {see WING cont’d on page 13}
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{FOOD cont’d from page 5} or sauteed sliced mushrooms, or add some chopped kimchee. (There are all kinds of tasty brands of kimchee at the supermarket these days.) The frying technique here is very important. The pancakes are cooked in 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Which is to say, they are shallow-fried, not deepfried. Even so, you’ll want to choose an oil with a high smoke point, such as peanut, safflower or sunflower. The label will let you know if the oil is appropriate for frying. Also, the oil must be heated to the right temperature before the batter is added. If it is too cold, the pancakes will absorb the oil and become soggy. If it’s too hot, they’ll brown too quickly and not cook on the inside. How will you know when the oil is hot enough? It’ll start to shimmer. To test, carefully tip the pan so the oil pools on one side, then dip the handle end of a wooden spoon into it. If the oil is ready, bubbles should rise up immediately. Be careful not to crowd the pan with too many pancakes at a time, which cools down the oil. You want the temperature to remain constant. After the pancakes are done, they should be drained on paper towels to eliminate any excess oil. You can serve them as quickly as you cook them (just as you would with flapjacks on a Saturday morning), or stash them in a 200 F oven to keep warm. These pancakes are delicious all by themselves, but the dipping sauce — soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil — puts them over the top. Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She currently stars in public television’s “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” and has written three cookbooks, including “Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners.”
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over 65. The Hon. Gary Locke praised Aegis Gardens as “super-high quality.” Locke noticed the explosion of the elderly population of Asian descent on the Eastside, and now feels they will have options with the addition of Aegis Gardens.
For the dipping sauce 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil For the pancakes: 2 1/2 cups cold water, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 cup dried mung beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons medium-grain white rice 1/4 pound ground pork 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 ounces bean sprouts (about 1 cup), coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fine julienne red bell pepper 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced crosswise, with ribs and seeds (optional) Vegetable oil, for frying
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Clark said the project costs about $50 million, which is considered high for a retirement home. So far, all the capital has been raised. When asked if there were any Chinese investors (as the Puget Sound area is popular for Chinese looking for opportunities to get their green card, permanent residency status through the EB-5 program), Clark said no. “All investors are US investors as far as we know. The overwhelming majority that invested in Newcastle have long-
To prepare the dipping sauce — In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Cover and set aside until ready to serve. To make the pancakes — In a small bowl whisk together 2 cups of the water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt until the salt is dissolved. Add the mung beans and rice, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. After soaking, drain the beans and rice, then transfer them to a blender. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and puree until smooth. Set aside. Heat the oven to 200 F. In a large bowl, combine the pork, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well. Add the bean sprouts, red pepper, scallions and serrano, if using, and stir well. Add the pureed bean and rice mixture and stir until well combined. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 1/4-inch of the oil. Reduce the heat to medium and, working in batches of 2, add 1/4 cup of the batter to the skillet for each pancake, flattening the pancakes with the back of a spoon. Cook until browned on the bottoms, 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip the pancakes, using two spatulas if necessary, and cook until the second side is browned and crisp, another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the pancakes to paper towels to drain. Once the pancakes have drained, transfer them to a baking sheet and set in the oven to keep warm. Repeat the procedure with the remaining batter.
{ALIBABA cont’d from page 1} strategy is set on helping American businesses access China. The company employs about 30,000 people worldwide. Notably, the lease to the Seattle office expires at the end of the year. Bloomberg reported that Alibaba looked at subleasing almost 20,000 square feet in the City Center Bellevue tower in downtown Bellevue. But with the belief that the company will not grow more than the current staff in the Seattle office, the Bellevue location would be far too big. Regardless of where Alibaba sets up its United States headquarters, it’s clear that it will take advantage of the
time Northwest roots and are friends of Aegis.” Aegis Gardens will feature modern and Northwest-style architecture, including a Chinese cultural center and day care. The goal is to make elderly feel comfortable, not isolated. It will also serve Chinese and Asian food and will provide a Chinese-speaking staff. Aegis also welcomes non-Chinese who enjoy Asian culture as a way of life. Already, 13 people have paid for their residency (of an estimated capacity of 100) in the new home. Clark said it is unusual in this business that people sign up even before they begin their marketing campaign. Aegis Gardens will be open in the summer of 2017 Currently, Aegis owns 38 retirement homes. Sometimes, audacious dreams yield bigger rewards. Assunta Ng can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.
U.S. influence. Recently, it announced a partnership with Los Angeles Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant in which it will distribute Bryant’s documentary, “Muse,” as well as Kobe Bryant branded products. The company completed a record $25 billion U.S. initial public offering in September. The headquarters move would have been a boon for the region as it would have created a hub of opportunity in an already busy industry in the northwest. Alibaba has declined to comment on its latest moves. Jason Cruz can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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Nutrition information per pancake: 170 calories; 70 calories from fat (41 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 550 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 8 g protein.
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Rat — As tempting as it might seem to start all over, just a few minor adjustments should get you right back on track.
Dragon — An opportunity to combine more than one interest is before you. The decision to go forward could yield some wonderful results.
Monkey — Too many flavors could be too much to handle at once. Go for something simple and straightforward today.
Ox — Racing around to take care of multiple outstanding items? It is essential that you prioritize today and tackle the most important things first.
Snake — Is your work situation less than harmonious right now? If you haven’t had a vacation recently, it would be a good idea to take one soon.
Rooster — You have designs on a grand plan that is slowly taking shape. Don’t be in too much of a hurry as it will take time to build up to it.
Tiger — You have a unique relationship with a close friend. It is worth the extra energy during challenging times to remain in touch.
Horse — After a period of struggle, you are poised to regain much ground and then some. Your perseverance is paying off.
Dog — It can be difficult for you to find the fit you like. So if you find something that works, think about getting more than one.
Rabbit — Is the feedback you have been receiving lately been less than ideal? Glean what you can from the comments to make a positive change.
Goat — As you near your destination, another one appears. Be sure to take a break before you get back on the road to go to the next stop.
Pig — Even though you are anxious to see the final product, it is worth the time and effort to read the instructions beforehand.
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.
{JEONG cont’d from page 1} But despite her seemingly normal life, over the years, she has experienced social challenges. Jeong said that people sometimes unintentionally and subconsciously discount her as being a normal 26-year-old. For example, she will be having a conversation with friends and they’ll talk about a male friend who is moving to Seattle, but that person would casually mention that they don’t have any single girlfriends. In reality, Jeong is single, and gets frustrated when people assume those with disabilities are asexual. There was a recent incident at a local Chinese restaurant in the International District late at night where several Asian American males pointed and laughed at Jeong, and that really pushed her over the edge. “I deal with it on a daily basis my whole entire life. I just don’t have time to confront them; if I did, then I wouldn’t be able to get anything done. It’s like picking my battles, if someone gets me off on a bad day, then I will confront them,” she said. Writing helps get her frustration out. Usually, Jeong is talkative and opinionated, often giving unsolicited opinions, but when it comes to her own disability, she tends to keep those feelings hidden.
{WING cont’d from page 11} Luke and invited myself to the meeting with the Priest and both sets of siblings, to plan the funeral program for their father. The two sets of Luke children were not really acquainted with each other. Bringing a bunch of flowers, I started out by handing a flower to each sibling around the table and asked each to individually express what they wanted for their father’s funeral program. Within that meeting, we were able to broker a program where each set of children was able to comfortably express their feelings about their father’s life, and even referenced each other in their comments. While at the remembrance meal after the funeral, Anne thanked me for smoothing the way. I was a guest at the Birthday Party to cerebrate the “90s” of both Anne and David Wing. It was a joyous gathering of family and friends in 2012. To honor the dual 90s birthdays being celebrated, I crafted two leis that I presented at the party. Each lei was made from 9 gold $1 coins, representing the
But recently, a conversation with a friend spurred a strong reaction. Jeong didn’t want to hold it in much longer, so she started a campaign called #NoMoreWhispers along with a video documenting her struggles. The goal was to share her feelings about being a little person because Asians don’t tend to talk about this. “I want to be loud about the injustices that I face as a little person. I want those jerks that point and whisper to stop. Asian guys are some of the worst perpetrators to me, I want to change the attitude and impact the future generations. I’m doing this because it’s not just for me, but the fact is that people are born with dwarfism every day, 1 in 20,000 births, and Asian people aren’t excluded,” she said. Her advice to others who were born different is, “Don’t keep it in, you need to let it out, whether it’s through a blog or talking to a friend, it’s not guaranteed they’ll understand but I learned this year that it doesn’t matter if my best friend doesn’t understand, she never will, just the fact that she’s always wanting to understand. Also, find your faith, whatever that may be, mine is Jesus, but for others it could be traveling or whatever,” she said. “Remind yourself it really doesn’t matter what people think of you if you know who you are, and it’s so cliché but the older I get, I keep realizing it’s so true. You just have to do you,”
90s, and interspersed by silk flowers and ribbons. I watched as Randy Luke, Larry Luke and his wife Bette (I am the OTHER Bettie Luke) efficiently managed the proceedings for the night. All of us in the room held our collective breath, and watched with warm admiration and affection, when David Wing rose out of his wheelchair on the dance floor, to dance a few moments with his wife. You could tell they deeply loved each other. Truly, a golden moment to remember. Well Anne— you danced up the stairway to Heaven on twinkle toes. I wish there had been time to record your vast store of knowledge on the early history of our Chinese American community. You have created history yourself with the many important things you have done for the community. You are one special lady of accomplishment. In reflection, I won’t mull over thoughts of missing you. Rather, I will hold how fortunate I am to have witnessed and experienced some warm nuggets of memories in your company. You will always be my “Favorite Auntie”!
Jeong said. “I want people to understand that it’s not OK to be rude, that shouldn’t be the cultural norm to anyone that looks different. If I’m out and you want to point and laugh, that’s how your brain thinks and I can’t do anything about that, But you don’t have a right to act on those jerk thoughts by making a rude comment because I have a right to be there, period,” she emphasized. She would love to be a human rights lawyer and work with vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities or disabled women in oppressed countries. Jeong has also been dedicating her time to volunteering with a Tacoma-based nonprofit called Life Provision Organization that provides resources and assistance to low-income foster children. And when she’s not busy working or volunteering, she loves fashion design, photography, cooking, and traveling. “I’d like to see attitudes change towards little people before I die; that is a big goal but that’s my interest,” she said. To learn more about Jeong’s campaign, visit her blog at www.iwearshirtsasdresses.com. Nina Huang can be reached at info@nwasianweekly. com.
{JAPAN cont’d from page 4} statistics. Most survivors live in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Katsura said about 20 survivors live in Kunitachi, but only a few, including himself, are healthy enough to make public appearances. Tanaka, a retired engineering professor, survived Nagasaki but lost five relatives there when he was 13. He said it would be almost impossible for storytellers to describe the horrors as vividly as the survivors, but hopes their imagination, compassion and commitment to peace will make up for any shortfall. Mika Shimizu, a 32-year-old high school teacher, hopes to do just that, by putting a survivor’s experience in language her peers and others as young as her students can relate to. “Even if we hear the same story, the way each of us retell it would be different, because we all have different sensibilities,” she said. Another trainee, Sachiko Matsushita, missed her chance to find out directly from her father, who hid his exposure in Nagasaki for most of his life, and largely kept the story to himself. Initially she wanted to revisit her father’s path, but now is devoted to passing on Katsura’s. “I’d much rather hear the stories directly from people, and pass them on to people,” the 47-year-old company worker said. Katsura was 14 when he and his schoolmates, put to work for the war effort, were delivering a cartful of weapons parts from school to a factory when the “Fat Man” plutonium bomb exploded over Nagasaki. “Having witnessed what the man-made nuclear weapon did to humans, I must condemn it as absolutely wrong, and the mistake should never be repeated,” he said. “That’s what drives me to tell my story, and I’ll continue to do so as long as I live.”
The course in Kunitachi is modeled on one started in Hiroshima in 2012. The first group of 50 Hiroshima storytellers debuted this year, with some 150 others underway. Kunitachi official Mamiko Ogawa said storytelling requires a deep understanding of both the historical background and the survivors’ emotions, along with a touch of the teller’s personality. That’s what makes it different from digital archives. “I think the stories are best conveyed when told by real people,” she said. “I hope the trainees would fully absorb the survivors’ experience and feelings, so they can tell the stories using their own sensibilities.” Follow Mari Yamaguchi mariyamaguchi.
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{PHILIPPINES cont’d from page 4} In a surprise turnaround, Aquino told Congress he now backs long-unsuccessful attempts to craft a law that would restrict the number of members of influential families who can run for public office. Anti-dynasty bills, however, have not had any luck in Congress, which is dominated by millionaires who have carried the family names of dominant political clans to public office for generations. Aquino belongs to an entrenched and
wealthy landowning clan which has held power at various levels in the northern province of Tarlac. His late mother, Corazon Aquino, was catapulted to the presidency after helping lead the 1986 “people power” revolt that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos. “I was opposed to depriving a person of the right to run for office just because of his family name,” Aquino said. “But I thought there’s also something wrong with giving a corrupt family or individual a chance to wallow in power for life.”
Calling Filipinos his “boss,” Aquino said he was not perfect and acknowledged that some government officials have failed him at times. Aquino is expected soon to endorse Interior Secretary Mar Roxas as his political party’s candidate in next year’s presidential elections. He suggested that the polls would show whether Filipinos support his reforms and urged them to choose a candidate who would continue them. “Will everything that we have invested, everything that we have labored for, vanish
in just one election?” he asked. “In this perspective, the next elections would serve as a referendum for the `straight path,”’ a phrase he coined for his reforms. “You will decide whether the transformation we are experiencing today will be permanent, or simply a brief and lucky deviation from a long history of failure,” he said. Associated Press writer Teresa Cerojano contributed to this report.
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