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32 YEARS YOUR VOICE
Keeping the faith Time to vote Photo by Naoki Evan Hisamoto
Asian Americans and Christianity
Asian American Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group gathering
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly When Christian Chin began his ministry at the University of Washington, he recalls that he had 10 students. Now, Chin, who is in the sixth year of running the Asian American Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Washington counts 200 students in his chapter. The rise in the number of Asian Americans turning to Christianity is not only reflected on college campuses, but reveals a growing
influence overall. A recent feature article in Christianity Today addressed the growing amount of Asian Americans in church life. Not only are Asian Americans attending church, but there are many instances of Asian Americans spearheading churches, ministries and speaking out as leaders within the religious community. The surge of Asian American involvement is based in part on the commonality of cultures as well as a {see CHIN cont’d on page 11}
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Awarding diversity at the top
From left: Hyeok Kim, Judge Ketu Shah, Brad Miyake, Mary Knell, Justice Mary Yu, Andy Hwang, Vikram Jandhyala, Cathy Niu, and Aaron Levine
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Nine honorees were recognized Oct. 18 for their
great accomplishments in the community as well as their abilities to break the glass ceiling. Master {see DIVERSITY cont’d on page 15}
API candidates that will be on your ballot
Linda Lau
Shari Song
Cindy Ryu
Mia Su-Ling Gergerson
Pramila Jayapal
Louis Watanabe
Jessica Spear
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Mary Yu
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Linda Lau, nonpartisan, is running unopposed for Court of Appeals Judge, Division 1, District 1, Position 5. She was born Eddie Yoon and raised in Seattle. She entered law school after a decade-long career in human resources for local companies. She has served for over 20 years as a trial court and appeals court judge. Shari Song, Democrat, is running for State Senator in Legislative District no. 30. Song supports prochoice, equal pay for women, helping veterans, and passing a transportation package. According to her campaign website, she currently works in real estate at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and is a board member on Children’s Campaign Fund. She has also received honors and awards, including the King County Recognition Award for Community Service in 2007. Cindy Ryu, Democrat, is running for Representative Position 1 in Legislative District no. 32. She has
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no opponent and has won this spot in the past two elections. According to Ryu’s campaign website, she “is a strong advocate for small business owners, public transportation, environmental and consumer protection, and public safety.” While in office, Ryu has sponsored bills that protected consumers, dealt with insurance reform, and encouraged economic revitalization. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson, Democrat, is running for Representative Position 2 in Legislative District no. 33. Gregerson wants to improve transportation, close tax loopholes, protect the environment, make healthcare affordable, and ensure fiscal responsibility. {see ELECTION cont’d on page 13}
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ARTS Korean art will come to town » P. 8
MOVIES Lilting elevates » P. 9
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Top restaurants share advice
orchestra is composed of students, undergraduates to graduates, from all departments of Nanjing University. As an amateur orchestra, they use traditional instruments and adhere to traditional performance style. The orchestra has given over 300 performances in the U.S. and has presented almost 100 pieces of traditional Chinese music.
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The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon panel “Top Restaurants’ Secrets of Success” Oct. 3 at the New Hong Kong restaurant. Panelists included Tam Nguyen, founder of Tamarind Tree, David Wasielewski, founder of Din Tai Fung, and Lane Hoss, VP of Marketing of Anthony’s Restaurants.
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A night of traditional Chinese music
Nanjing University Traditional Orchestra
The Nanjing University Traditional Orchestra performed at the Shoreline Community College Theater, Oct. 5. The
The Northwest Asian Weekly yielded 13 awards in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual “Better NewspaGeorge Liu Community service award per” Awards. Jason Cruz earned first prize in all divisions for Best Topical Column for “The Layup Drill,” and Vivian Nguyen, third place for “A-pop!”. Andrew Hamlin won first place in division three and four for “At the Movies.” Other awardees included Sue Misao, second place, Stacy Nguyen, second and third place, Zachariah Bryan, second place, for news, category four, and Han Bui, second place (both page design and advertisement),
Annisa Amalia, third place, and George Liu, first place, for photography, division three. Northwest Asian Weekly was awarded second place for its community service.
Race, place, and culture On October 14 (at Naked City Brewing in Greenwood) and October 22 (Royal Room in Columbia City) Humanities Washington presented a program entitled Loud and Proud, Washington State’s Asian American Civil Rights Movement. The event was part of the 2014 Think & Drink program which is exploring the Connie So topics of Race, Place, and Culture. Featured speakers were Connie So of the University of Washington and Kevin Owyang, a documentary filmmaker. The conversation was moderated by Tonya Mosley. The Think & Drink program takes conversations based in the humanities into places where people already gather socially – pubs and tasting rooms. The goal is to provide historic and cultural context for current issues and encourage civil and productive dialogue around contentious topics.
From family newspaper to marketing Julie Pham has been appointed the Director of Marketing for Washington Technology Industry Associates. Julie serves on the Board of Social Venture Partners (SVP) and is the marketing lead for SVP Fast Pitch. She said that through Executive Development Institute, she was “able to connect with an alum who helped me Julie Pham transition from working at the family newspaper to getting my first job in corporate marketing in 2011.”
“As a member of the Korean Community, I see Dan Matthews as the Best Candidate to fill the shoes and legacy that Senator Shin created. He will represent us with honor and intelligence and help create a better future for all of us.”
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Update on “Find it, fix it” in the ID Seattle’s seventh Find It, Fix It Community Walk on September 11th, part of Mayor Ed Murray’s Summer of Safety Initiative – mobilized and coordinated City of Seattle resources in order to improve neighborhoods. The tour began at Hing Hay Park, where neighbors, police, and city officials collaborated to identify physical disorder, with a focus on trimming overgrown vegetation, graffiti removal, and garbage cleanup. Citizens and neighbors were encouraged to engage with city staff. According to the City of Seattle, the list of changes include: Converted street lights on S King St to LED (from 5th Ave S to 12th Ave S) Added a light pole and light near 6th Ave S & S Main St Replaced graffiti tagged dumpsters at 12th Ave S & S Jackson St Cleared-up seven incidences of private property graffiti Cleared-up two incidences of public property graffiti Cleaned-up litter on S Jackson St under I-5 Pruned 17 trees on 6th Ave S (S Main St, S Yesler St) Pruned 3 trees at 8th Ave S & S Weller Contacted two property regarding overgrown vegetation on the sidewalk For more information on the “Find it, fix it” walks, visit: http://murray. seattle.gov/finditfixit/.
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Seattle City Light will have a booth at HealthFest next weekend helping people get signed up for the Utility Discount Program. Program intake staff will be there to answer questions about enrollment, help with and take completed applications, offer electricity saving tips, have a raffle for free LED bulbs, and giveaways. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Amharic. Eligible Seattle City Light customers receive a 60 percent discount on their Seattle City Light bills, as well as qualify for a 50 percent discount on their Seattle Public Utilities bill, when enrolled in the Utility Discount Program. The Healthfest event will be held October 25 & 26, 10am , 5pm, at the Seattle Center Armory. For more information, you can contact 206-6847200 or visit http://seattlecenter.org/healthfest.
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1st Cambodia genocide trial aims to expose crimes By Sopheng Cheang Associated Press
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP)—The first trial on charges of genocide against Cambodia’s brutal 1970s Khmer Rouge regime opened Friday with a prosecutor saying it will show that Cambodians were enslaved in inhumane conditions that led to the deaths of 1.7 million people from starvation, disease, and execution. Khieu Samphan, the regime’s head of state, and Nuon Chea, right-hand man to the communist group’s late leader, Pol Pot, already received life sentences in August after being found guilty of crimes against humanity, relating mostly to the group’s forced movement of millions to the countryside when it took power in 1975. They have
Outcry over Thai soap rapes By Jocelyn Gecker and Thanyarat Associated Press
BANGKOK (AP) — In a famous scene from Thailand’s award-winning soap opera “The Power of Shadows,” the handsome protagonist gets drunk and rapes the leading lady. He later begs her forgiveness, and they live happily ever after. Boy Meets Girl, Boy Rapes Girl, Boy Marries Girl. The premise is so common in Thailand’s popular primetime melodramas that it could be called a national twist on the universal romantic plotline. But calls for change are growing. The recent real-life rape and murder of a girl on an overnight train in Thailand has focused national outrage on messages in popular culture that trivialize — and some say even encourage — rape. Even the powerful general who took over the country in a coup this year had to apologize after suggesting that women who wear bikinis on the beach are vulnerable to sexual assault. Many in the soap opera industry continue to defend sexual violence, in part, as a key to high ratings in a fiercely competitive industry that draws more than 18 million viewers a night to network television, nearly a quarter of Thailand’s population. Award-winning director Sitthiwat Tappan even describes some rape scenes as a sort of {see BANGKOK cont’d on page 12}
Khieu Samphan (left) and Nuon Chea
appealed their convictions. The U.N.backed tribunal split the cases into two trials for fear that Khieu Samphan, 83, and Nuon Chea, 88, could die before any proceedings
against them could be completed. In addition to genocide against minorities, the second trial will address for the first time accusations of rape and forced marriages.
It will show that Cambodians at the cooperatives and work sites were “enslaved and subjected to inhumane conditions that led to countless deaths from starvation, overwork, and disease,” Cambodian prosecutor Chea Leang told the court, as the two accused sat silently. “We are here because of millions of Cambodian people who did not survive in this regime, for whom three years, eight months, and 20 days ... meant only suffering and grief, pain, and deaths,” she said. According to the genocide charges, Pol Pot and other senior leaders intended to wipe out members of the country’s Muslim Cham and Vietnamese ethnic minorities. Estimates of the number of Chams killed range from 90,000 {see PHNOM PENH cont’d on page 14}
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Philippine militants free 2 kidnapped Germans By Oliver Teves Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two Germans freed after being held for six months in the southern Philippines by a militant group that threatened to behead one of them if ransom was not paid were flown to Manila on Saturday under the care of their embassy, a Philippine military spokesman said. Following their release Friday, Stefan Okonek and Henrike Dielen were flown to Manila under arrangements made by the German Embassy, said Maj. Gen. Domingo Tutaan. The two have not spoken publicly about their ordeal and German diplomats could not be reached for comment. Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin confirmed their released late Friday, just hours after the Abu Sayyaf militant group had threatened to behead Okonek. Abu Sayyaf spokesman Abu Rami told radio station DXRZ in southern Zamboanga City that his group received 250 million pesos ($5.6 million) in ransom. He did not say who paid it. Gazmin said he was “not privy” to information about any ransom payment, though other Philippine officials confirmed that ransom had been paid. “We’re happy they’re safe. I hope there will be no more [kidnappings],” Gazmin told The Associated Press by phone. The German Foreign Ministry thanked the Philippine government for its “close and trustful cooperation,” but did not give details on how the release came about. Herminio Coloma, a spokesman for Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, said officials were still trying to piece
together details of the release. He said there was “no change in the ‘no ransom’ policy of the government.” “With the release from captivity of the two German nationals, our security forces will continue efforts to stem the tide of criminality perpetrated by bandit elements,” Coloma said in a statement. Tutaan said Okonek and Dielen were brought by a Philippine navy ship to southern Zamboanga City after their release and spent the night at a military hospital there. Military officials and government agents monitoring the hostage crisis, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media, said the amount of ransom that was paid ranged from 50 million pesos to 240 million pesos ($112,000 to $5.4 million). One of the officials said that Okonek appeared to have been beaten up by his captors because he had a black eye. In a video earlier released by the Abu Sayyaf, he was shown being roughed up and slapped. Abu Sayyaf gunmen seized Okonek and Dielen from a yacht in April between Malaysia’s Sabah state on Borneo Island and the western Philippine province of Palawan. They were taken by boat to predominantly Muslim Sulu province, about 950 kilometers (590 miles) south of Manila, where militants are holding other hostages. Abu Rami had threatened to behead Okonek at 3 p.m. Friday, but extended the deadline for the ransom payment. The group also had demanded the withdrawal of German support for the U.S.-led air strikes against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. In a call to the Zamboanga radio station, Rami said Okonek
and Dielen were released around 8:45 p.m. Friday to a negotiator in a village in Patikul township on Jolo Island, an Abu Sayyaf stronghold. “The 250 million pesos arrived, no more, no less,” he said. In an interview with DXRZ allowed by the militants earlier in the week, Okonek, 71, who said he was a medical doctor, appealed to “please do everything to get us out of here.” “I hope you will negotiate my release and so with my wife,” he said, addressing no one in particular. He said he was speaking from inside a 5-meter by 3-meter (15-foot by 10-foot) “grave” the gunmen have dug for him in the jungle. He said he and Dielen were separated by the militants about a day before. Military chief of staff Gen. Gregorio Catapang said the Abu Sayyaf is still holding more than a dozen other Filipino and foreign hostages, including two European birdwatchers who were kidnapped two years ago. The kidnappings dramatize the threats still posed by the Abu Sayyaf despite more than a decade of U.S.-backed Philippine military offensives that has crippled the group. Their ransom kidnappings have alarmed nearby countries like Malaysia. In 2000, Abu Sayyaf gunmen snatched 21 European tourists, including three Germans, and Malaysian and Filipino workers from Malaysia’s Sipadan diving resort. The gunmen brought them to Sulu, where they eventually were freed in exchange for large ransom payments. Associated Press writers Jim Gomez and Teresa Cerojano in Manila and Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this story.
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Louisa Hotel community meeting The community is invited to learn and comment about the redevelopment of the historic Louisa Hotel, located on South King Street between 7th Ave South and Maynard Ave South. The presentation will take place on Monday, October 27, 2014 from 5pm to 6pm at the Bush Hotel Plaza Level conference room at 409 Maynard Ave South, (please enter from Hing Hay Park). The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The public is welcome to attend. On Christmas Eve 2013, a fire tore through the building damaging the west side along Maynard Alley. The building owners have paired up with the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation Development Authority to redevelop and renovate the building. The redevelopment will occur in two phases. Phase 1 will stabilize the firedamaged west side of the building. Phase 2 consists of the renovation of the entire building for commercial and residential use. The 104 –year-old building will meet current seismic and building codes upon
completion. Building partners currently include Development Manager Barrientos LLC, construction company Marpac Construction LLC, Structural Engineer DCI Engineers and Architect Bob Hale of Rolluda Architects Inc. What: Louisa Hotel Community Meeting When: Monday, October 27, 2014 Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Bush Hotel Plaza Level, conference room, 409 Maynard Ave. S. There will also be an International District Review Board meeting at 5:10 PM, on Tuesday, Oct. 28. at 669 S. King St. Presenter will be Bob Hale, of Rolluda Architects There will be a briefing on status of plans for stabilization and full building restoration. The briefing will include: a summary of the extent of fire damage and plans for partial demolition, stabilization of the north façade, temporary protection and fencing, reconstruction of the alley and rear façades, and proposed construction of a new rooftop penthouse.
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Luly Yang, style in Seattle
Luly Yang
By Solinette Pich Northwest Asian Weekly Ever since I was a little girl, I would admire the beautifully made dresses displayed in the window of a certain boutique in Seattle. Whenever my parents would drive by this designer’s shop on Fourth Avenue, I would gaze in awe at the gorgeous couture dresses and the whimsical wedding gowns displayed behind the windows. Upon seeing this grand showcase for the first time, I knew that when I grew up, I would want my future wedding dress to be made by this Asian American fashion designer, who sees being Asian American as a perk and plus, that makes her stand out in the crowd . Her name is Luly Yang. Many
have parents who want their children to pursue a certain major or career path, such as engineering, medical care, etc. Though Yang’s parents encouraged her to pursue what she was interested in, Yang says, “I recommend that they (parents and children) together do research on the careers parents are interested in and the careers the children are interested in. Together, they can make it a family project.” Some of us may already know what career we want to pursue, and those of us who are starting college are one step closer in the journey towards our career. Her advice to students starting, “Go in with an open mind and make good friends – they’ll be lifetime friends.” And to this very day, she is still friends with people she met in college, like her roommate from Thailand who attended her wedding.
“I think college is when adult friendships develop and they last a lifetime.” Another piece of advice she has is “to maintain a second language, or learn one.” This would make you more competitive in the international workforce where Yang says in Europe many people speak three languages and that’s normal. Yang attended college at the University of Washington (UW), and absolutely loved it. “I appreciate the holistic education where it’s not just targeted towards your area of interest... I think it creates a holistic approach to life – that life is not all about one thing.” And she adds with a chuckle, “When you come out of university, you learn that {see YANG cont’d on page 13}
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Vibrant Korean contemporary art set to arrive in Seattle By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Contemporary art in Korea has evolved over the decades. With last year’s opening of the $230 million National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) in Seoul, museum officials want the MMCA to join the ranks of such worldclass landmarks as the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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Jones (USA) have exhibited their art works at the MMCA. She also said, “Our museum has almost 7,500 art pieces, including international art works.” The museum also has $3.76 (4,000 South Korean won) admission tickets. Wu said, “We will introduce more Korean contemporary artists as amazing as Do Ho in the upcoming exhibition tentatively scheduled for fall 2015.”
Eunju Choi Do Ho Suh, Home Within Home Installation view, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea
Eunju Choi, MMCA chief curator, delivered a lecture at the Seattle Asian Art Museum on Oct. 16. “Korea Now: Contemporary Art from the MMCA, Korea” was the name of the lecture. The MMCA’s artistic vision is “increasing the dynamism of current and future art through interdisciplinary exchange and organic harmony between tradition and experimentation.” Seattle, according to Choi, is one of the sites chosen for interdisciplinary exchange. “Ms. Choi is more than a curator. She is also a writer and an educator with deep knowledge in contemporary Korean and global art,” said Xiaojin Wu, emcee of the lecture and curator of Japanese and Korean art at SAAM. She says they have been working together to brainstorm ideas for a future MMCA exhibition. The MMCA Seoul will focus on introducing global contemporary art – art works from the 20th century and later. It is the third of four branches. MMCA Gwacheon opened its doors in 1986, MMCA Deoksugung in 1998, and MMCA Cheongju is set to open in 2017. “Our new museum is located across the street [from Gyeongbokgung, a royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty],” Choi said. “We organized five thematic exhibitions for that inauguration.” It covers 293,000 square feet over six floors, three of which are underground. Among its many features is a 356,000-square-foot outdoor sculpture garden, a digital book cafe, and a 122-seat theater.
Choi says it has eight galleries. In addition to displaying art works, it hosts a variety of concerts, film screenings, and live performances. She emphasized, “Korean audiences can see the new museum’s functions and activities in their lives.” MMCA’s communicative vision is “to serve as an open museum communicating fully with the public through a variety of programs inviting active audience participation.” That participation is how MMCA plans to give its visitors a culturally rewarding experience. “If visitors like a song (heard inside the museum), they can sing a song,” she said. “For Koreans, this is a cultural trend.” One of Korea’s most famous artists, Do Ho Suh, created MMCA’s central art display, “Home Within Home Within Home Within Home Within Home,” a 39-foot-tall, 49-footwide structure made of transparent fabric shaped to resemble his first home in the West – a three-story town house in Providence, R.I. The “home within” structure is a reproduction of his family’s traditional-style house in Korea. The entire display is hung from a hook on the ceiling, inside a 56-foot-tall space named the Seoul Box. Choi said about Suh’s work, “It’s a kind of nylon.” “Korean contemporary art is really dynamic and diverse in international art,” Choi said. MMCA’s vision is also “to effectively
establish and advance a new era of Korean fine arts in conjunction with the promotion of diversity and global culture.” Such artists as Mark Lee (Switzerland), filmmaker Amar Kanwar (India), and multimedia artist Kim
For more information about the Seattle Asian Art Museum, go to www. seattleartmuseum.org/visit/asian-artmuseum. James Tabafunda can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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Japanese, Italian, (and popular with Koreans!) Rachael Yamagata visits Seattle and plans for 2015
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Hailing originally from Arlington, Va., singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata started her professional musical career with a group called “Bumpus” in Chicago. She went solo in 2001. She’s released three full-length albums, five EPs, and several singles. She played at the Crocodile on Oct. 20th, and she took some questions over e-mail. NWAW: Have you played Seattle before? If so, which venues and what kind of reception do you get? Rachael Yamagata: I’ve been playing Seattle for years now – audiences have always been super fun. Definitely have played Tractor Tavern and Crocodile Café a lot. I’ve been lucky to have a returning audience that seems to follow me here. NWAW: What are your favorite towns and venues to play, and why? Yamagata: There are too many to count. It’s tricky to find time to explore when you are on the road, but certainly the venue crews, sound systems, and general vibe of the place make a big difference. Seattle is always my favorite coffee spot and when we can get down to Pike Place, it’s always a blast. NWAW: What kind of impact has being part Asian, and biracial, had on your life and work? How did your various heritages shape you?
Yamagata: I think I can relate to a broad scope of people beyond cultural differences. I grew up with four parents, all with different backgrounds and learned love without boundaries. My Japanese side of the family may be less open on the outside, but have just as much sensitivity and heart as my very extroverted Italian side. I’ve always appreciated what connects ourselves to one another at a core level and that’s what I look for when I’m writing songs. NWAW: You’re becoming big in Korea! How does performing and interacting with fans in Korea differ with fans stateside and elsewhere? Yamagata: I’m always so delighted that my fans in Korea are very interested in my lyrics and the emotion behind a
song. They are moved very deeply by the music and are incredibly supportive. NWAW: Out of all the instruments you play, which is your favorite and why? Do you compose on more than one instrument? If so, how does composing vary between instruments? Yamagata: I love the guitar because I’m the least knowledgeable on it. Not knowing an instrument well can force you to write very atypical progressions and really tune into your intuition on a song. Piano I love because of the many notes to a chord that you can cover at once. I’ll {see YAMAGATA cont’d on page 14}
Communication barriers and compassion “Lilting” slowly reveals vulnerability
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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly The camera work in “Lilting” moves slowly and unobtrusively. Usually, it keeps two characters in focus but retains a third on one edge of the frame. This reminds us that the film has five main characters, and one cannot talk to the other three without one of the others. It reminds us that these characters will remain intertwined, sometimes against their own will. The young lovers, Richard (Ben Whishaw) and Kai (Andrew Leung), lie together on a bed in a simple apartment, laughing together, sniffing each other, and sometimes arguing in each other’s arms.
They think they know what awaits them, what moves to make in their complicated but controlled life. Their warmth will carry them. We already know one of their major challenges, though, because we’ve already seen Junn (Pei-Pei Cheng) meet with her son, Kai, in the assisted-care facility he’s moved her into. They’re both Chinese Cambodian, although they moved to England when Kai was quite small. Junn’s husband has since died. Kai can’t bear to come out as gay to his only remaining parent, and their rows, about the facility and Junn’s loneliness, carry a depth for him that {see LILTING cont’d on page 12}
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Some smart campaigning and some not-so-smart timing
From left: Sharon Tomiko Santos, Maria Batayola, and Linzi Sheldon
Will history repeat itself?
Who is Eddie Yoon? I found his full-color ad in the Seattle Times. So I called him. Why are you running for the Washington Supreme Court Justice position? “My opponent (Justice Charles Johnson) has been there too long,” Yoon said. “You want fresh judges. This is an elective system. I am qualified. I was a prosecutor...” He went on and on about his qualifications. Johnson ran as an unknown in 1990 and won. Johnson has received several endorsement from media, including the Northwest Asian Weekly; and the bar association, including King County and Asian judicial evaluation. Yoon wants history to repeat itself. It might not do so this time.
Chow and the Seahawks
What do Judge Mark Chow and the Seahawks have in common? Hmm…
From left: Bob Hasegawa and Mia Gregerson
My husband got a copy of the Seahawks schedule with a magnet on the back of the flyer, so we put it on our fridge. If you look carefully, you’ll see one line of red ink among the several lines of green-and-black print on the schedule. The line is positioned under one particular date: “November 4: VOTE FOR JUDGE MARK CHOW!” That’s smart campaigning.
Jayapal vs. Watanabe
On Oct. 3, Pramila Jayapal and Louis Watanabe, candidates for the 37th district senate seat, were debating at the API candidates’ forum at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service. Both Asian Americans, Pramila is of Indian descent and Louis of Japanese descent. The district is one of the most diverse in the city of Seattle. The debate probably helped many make up their minds about whom to support.
Louis Watanabe (left) and Pramila Jayapal
A successful community organizer, Pramila founded OneAmerica after 9/11 (formerly Hate Free Zone) to fight for Muslims who were being discriminated against. Presently, she is one of the strongest advocates on immigration reform. Her resume is listed with achievements that include chairing committees for the city this year and her past involvement with many community projects. Her endorsement list is much longer than any other 37th district candidates in the primary, and she won 54 percent of the votes. During the debate, Pramila clearly stood out with the ability to address grass-root level topics, contribute possible solutions, and inspire women and minorities to work together to fight for the common good. Given her experience, Pramila would be a rising star in the Senate if elected and she would be the first Indian American in the Washington state senate. Watanabe’s background is limited to small businesses and technology. The 37th district needs a leader with broader scope of experience and a larger world view to serve his/her constituency.
Gregerson vs. Burrage
First-time legislators often take years to navigate their way around the system before they can get their first bill passed. But Mia Su-ling Gregerson, who was appointed to be a state representative last December to fill an unexpired term, had demonstrated her ability to pass four bills, including helping homeowners deal with foreclosures and eliminating extensive financial-aid reporting requirements for tuition increases for college students. Born in Taiwan, Mia was adopted by Americans when she was 2 years old. She is
knowledgeable in issues. Her opponent, Jeanette Burrage, is a familiar face in politics. She has run in other positions and lost. She didn’t express as much passion for the job as Gregerson did during the debate.
Why did the API forum have a low turnout?
The low turnout for the API candidate forum on Oct. 3 wasn’t what the organizers expected, even though 14 Asian organizations were sponsoring the event (including this paper). Attendance for 2014 was about 60. Last year, it was over 150. What could account for the low attendance? Last year’s election showed several hotly contested city-wide races, including the mayoral race between Mike McGinn and Ed Murray, Albert Shen and Seattle Councilman Mike O’Brien, and Kshama Sawant and Richard Conlin. Supporters of these key races made up most of the attendance. Socialists for Sawant’s base dominated the response for their candidate’s debate. McGinn’s fans influenced the outcome of the straw poll. Though this year’s forum featured important gun initiatives in Washington state and city child care initiatives, they were not exciting in the pros and cons presentation. The debates between candidates for state representative for the 33rd and 37th districts were more interesting and lively. However, most attendees don’t necessarily live in those same districts. Plus the candidates’ debates were placed after the initiatives. Many people left during the second part of the program. Perhaps, on a Friday night, it would be better to schedule a two-hour program to end 30 minutes earlier.
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Yes, we endorse…
And whether you agree with us or not, you should vote. But just in case you want to know this paper’s opinion when it comes to voting, here are our recommendations and a rundown, based on our ballot: INITIATIVES & ADVISORY
Legislative District No. 37 State Senator — Pramila Jayapal
West Electoral District Judge Position No. 4 — Eileen A. Kato
Legislative District No. 37 Representative Position No. 1 — Sharon Tomiko Santos
West Electoral District Judge Position No. 5 — Anne C. Harper
Legislative District No. 37 Representative Position No. 2 — Eric Pettigrew
TRANSPORTATION
Initiative 591: Government would not be able to confiscate firearms/guns without due process and unless a national standard is required. — NO
Justice Position No. 3 — Mary E. Fairhurst
Initiative 594: Background checks for firearm sales. — YES
Justice Position No. 7 — Debra L. Stephens
Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposition No. 1 Transportation Funding This would fund preservation of transit service on existing routes that are proposed to be cut. Funds collected would support regional transit service and improve access for lowincome transit riders. There would be a $60 fee for vehicle licenses with a $20 rebate for low-income individuals. It would also authorize a 0.1 percent sales and use tax. The fee and tax would expire by Dec. 31, 2020. — YES
Advisory Vote No. 8: The legislature eliminated, without a vote of the people, agricultural excise tax preferences for various aspects of the marijuana industry, costing approximately $24,000 in the first 10 years, for government spending. — This tax increase should be: MAINTAINED
Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1 — Michael J. Trickey
Not on our ballot, but might be on yours, and we endorse:
Initiative 1351: This would allocate funds to reduce class size and increase staff size in high-poverty schools. — NO
US Representative Congressional District No.9 — Adam Smith
commitment to faith. Chin, who founded the Asian American Intervarsity (AAIV) at the UW, felt there was a need for Asian American Christians to come together on campus. “I would say that even at the University of Washington, for the size of the campus, there is actually not enough Christian organizations [addressing the needs of Asian Americans],” explained Chin. “We’ve been able to tap into that and merge faith with their identity.” AAIV is an affiliate chapter of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a nationwide ministry organization that works with various college campuses in the United States. The group has meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers leadership training for those interested. As is common with college, students explore new ideas, engage in new things and the same could be said about their faith. “A lot of people [in college] have turned away from Christianity because their faith was not their own,” Chin says in reference to the fact that some students come from Christian homes but are not sure if that is their true identity or that of their parents. Chin indicated that AAIV invites all to come visit their organization. “If they want to stay, it’s an opportunity to explore together.” Chin
Justice Position No. 4 — Charles W. Johnson
Judge Position No. 5 — Linda Lau Judge Position No. 6 — Ann Schindler
FEDERAL & STATE
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Prosecuting Attorney — Dan Satterberg
DISTRICT COURT West Electoral District Judge Position No. 2 — Mark C. Chow
notes that many Asian American students come to participate to see if it is truly for them. As part of AAIV’s mission, it seeks to help its members explore their ethnic identity as Asian Americans. “We want to be confident in our ethnic identity and love the way that God created us,” states its website. “Once we understand that God has made us purposefully Asian American with unique gifts and talents, we can be empowered to reach the greater Asian American community on campus for the mission of Christ.” He notes that the biggest ethnic groups attending are Koreans followed by Chinese and Taiwanese. Chin hopes that the organization can include more Southeast Asian Americans in the future. Duane Okamoto, a church elder at the Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Bellevue grew up in a predominantly Asian American church in Southern California. “Asian Americans in general share a culture that is different than the immigrant experience or that of non-Asians,” said Okamoto. “For me, being a Christian is about community.” While he has not seen the type of dramatic influx of Asian Americans to their church in the past year, he does see more of a commitment by its members. While the congregation is predominantly Asian American, he notes that the church decided
Shari Song — Washington State Senate, District 30 Mia Gregerson — Representative, District 33 Frank Chopp — Representative, District 43 Janet Garrow — District Court, NE Division, Position #1 Ketu Shah — District Court, NE Division, Position #2 Marcus Naylor — District Court, NE Division, Position #3 Lisa O’Toole — District Court, NE Division, Position #3
to amend its mission statement to reflect the fact that it was not just reaching out to Asian Americans but to a broader community. “I think it was recognition that while we are an Asian American community, the Christian community is broader than Asian Americans,” Okamoto said. He believes the church wanted to ensure that people did not feel like the community was closed just to Asian Americans. As one of the church elders of a congregation estimated at 350 people, Okamoto notes that members have “taken their faith very seriously.” One example of this is Cornerstone’s decision to start a church in Japan in 2011 after the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravaged the region northeast of Tokyo. Okamato was impressed by the willingness of some members to go to Japan and help build the church. Some have even relocated to Japan. “Even though we did not have the means and the community, we started a church,” Okamato said. “I would
have said three years ago, that we would have never envisioned this type of support for people within the church.” He remains impressed with the amount of generous support of time and resources his congregation has provided to building a church so far away. “I’d say people’s lives in this church have become much deeper and committed in walking the Christian life. It’s the biggest transformation that I’ve seen.” Okamato added, “That’s been pretty neat to see.” For more information on the Asian American Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at the UW visit, www.aaivuw.com. For more information on Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, visit, www. cornerstoneseattle.com. Jason Cruz can be reached at info@ nwasianweekly.com.
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{BANGKOK cont’d from page 4} public service. “There might be a scene where a woman is dressed sexy, and she walks past a man who has been drinking, and it shows on his face that he’s aroused and wants her,” Sitthiwat said. “In the end, she succumbs to the physical power of the man.” “Scenes like this try to teach society that women should not travel alone or wear revealing clothes,” the director said. “And men shouldn’t drink.” But rapists are seldom punished in TV melodramas, and their victims rarely talk about it. That much, at least, is reflected in real life. Last year, the Public Health Ministry said its hotlines received 31,866 calls from victims of rape or sexual assault. But police that year filed only 3,300 rape cases, and made just 2,245 arrests. Even the hotline number is believed to be far lower than the actual number of assaults in this Southeast Asian country of 67 million. Public concern about rape in Thai society grew this summer, after a 13-year-old girl was raped on an overnight train, then suffocated and thrown out the window. A 22-year-old train employee has been convicted of the attack and sentenced to death. The rail authority has introduced a women-and-children-only sleeper carriage with policewomen as guards. Indignant newspaper editorials and TV talk shows have triggered a national conversation, and an online petition asking soap operas to stop romanticizing rape has attracted more than 30,000 signatures. “Some producers might say that what they’re producing doesn’t have an impact on people, but I assure you it does,” Kemporn Wirunrapan, of Thailand’s Child and Youth Media
Institute, told the forum. “The more children see repetitive images of violence, the more it will be reinforced in their minds.” In a poll of more than 2,000 youths conducted by Thailand’s Assumption University in 2008, more than 20 percent of 13to-19-year olds said rape scenes were their favorite part of TV shows. The same percentage of teenagers said they found rape to be a normal and acceptable act in society. Yossinee Nanakorn, producer of one of Thailand’s bestknown soaps “Prisoner of Love,” said rape scenes are sometimes essential to plotlines. “Soap operas are all about conflict. Without conflict, there’s no story,” she said. “We try to avoid rape scenes, but if it helps drive the story, then we keep it.” The idea that some forms of sexual violence are acceptable is reflected even in the Thai language. The word “blum,” which translates roughly as “wrestling,” is how Thais describe unconsenting sex that a man initiates to make a woman fall in love with him. It is considered different from “khom-kheun,” the criminal act of rape. “Blum” is what transpires in “The Power of Shadows,” says Arunosha Bhanupan, producer of the soap, which aired in 2012 and recorded the highest ratings in the history of its network. “In theatrical terms, it was an act of love,” the producer said, referring to the scene where the lead actor grabs the heroine and rapes her after she slaps him and screams, “Let me go!” “It wasn’t rape. It was more romantic, because they were in love.” That is one type of soap opera rape scene, the seduction of a “good girl.” Thai soaps also have “bad girls,” for whom rape is depicted as punishment for behavior deemed immoral, like dressing provocatively and promiscuity.
Feminist scholar Chalidaporn Songsamphan said rape fantasies in Thai culture stem in part from traditional beliefs that it is improper for women to show sexual desire before marriage. “When men initiate sex, women have to try to reject it, or say no, to show they are innocent sexually,” said Chalidaporn, a women’s studies professor at Bangkok’s Thammasat University. “Rape scenes on television reflect this kind of thinking.” Another high-profile slip-up came last month when Durex Thailand released an online advertisement saying, “28 percent of women who resist eventually give in” — an ad viewed as encouraging its male customers to rape. The condom maker quickly pulled the ad from its Thai Facebook page and issued an apology for the “inappropriate” post. For some actresses, the reality of rape has exposed the flaws in how it is dramatized on television. Up-and-coming star Pimthong Washirakom played a “bad girl” in the series “The Rising Sun,” who is raped by a police detective after he locks her in his office. “I felt like the girl in the news,” she said. “I thought of the 13-year-old girl, and tears started running down my face.”Her crying, and violent portions of the rape scene, were edited out of the episode, which ran last month. The cuts drew complaints from some of the cast and crew, but Pimthong supported them. “Sometimes, viewers don’t have the right judgment and might imitate what they see,” she said. “Our society is deteriorating every day, so we have to cut certain scenes off. Kids are definitely watching this show. Why would we let them watch a rape scene?”
{LILTING cont’d from page 9} she can probe, but not know. The film also circles around its own narrative and sometimes takes us back in time. This is necessary to show how an exchange can be reshaped with knowledge that the audience, and sometimes the characters, didn’t have before. Hong Khaou, in his feature-length film debut, risks tedium with such moves, but he displays his reasons quietly and gracefully. He displays elegant control of his own screenplay. Soon enough (in linear time) Kai dies in an accident, never coming out to his mother. This leaves Richard determined to care for Junn, on Richard’s own terms. He isn’t wrong to reach out to Junn, but the old lady still doesn’t know that her only child was anything more than a “best friend” to this strange white man who doesn’t speak any of her languages (she knows at least five or six, but only a few words of English). Richard must find a way to communicate with Junn, and he notices that Junn needs a way to communicate with Alan (Peter Bowles), an older fellow she starts dating at the facility. Richard recruits a translator, Vann (Naomi Christie, in her film debut) to translate Junn’s Mandarin. Vann is brought in to solve problems she didn’t create, sometimes flounders, but she always takes the viewer along with her. We can always imagine her making the same moves, whether it’s decided not to translate something sensitive, balking at being pushed by Richard to translate it even if it is, or confessing to Richard that Junn now thinks that Richard and Vann are lovers, since they spend all their time together. Everyone seems refreshingly like a real person in “Lilting,” so it’s free to toy with and crack into your feelings. Nobody wants sadness, but fear and grief and language barriers sometimes carry it along. We want everyone in the film to succeed, to have happiness in that way, but this is the price for having human weakness, human desire, and human vulnerability. We sometimes hurt in the name of compassion. “Lilting” plays at Seattle’s Varsity Theatre, located at 4329 University Way N.E. in Seattle’s University District. For prices and showtimes, call 206-7815755 or check local listings. Andrew Hamlin can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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For the week of October 25–October 31, 2014 By Sun Lee Chang
Rat — A wealth of knowledge is ready and available, but it will only work in your favor if you utilize it well. Ox — This is one instance where you don’t want to take any chances. In that case, go with a proven winner. Tiger — A presumption based on a false premise can lead you to shaky territory. Check your facts to be sure you are on solid ground. Rabbit — An idea that you once dismissed is now up for consideration again. Many things have changed, but some things have remained the same.
Dragon — Did you think you were going in one direction when you were really going in another? Your perspective could make a big difference.
Monkey — Though you may be a little nervous for an important meeting, dressing the part can help you to feel more confident.
Snake — As a great champion of the causes that you support, your passion and devotion will inspire others to do the same.
Rooster — Are you considering pulling the plug on a long-standing tradition? If it basically amounts to a bad habit, then by all means do so.
Horse — As much as you enjoy pushing your limits, there is no denying that you also appreciate the basic comforts of home.
Dog — Even though it is easier to blame someone else, choosing to correct the situation is a far better use of your energies.
Goat — You cannot afford to make a mistake today. Keep your errors to a minimum by taking your time and focusing on what you are doing.
Pig — Are you having a hard time trying to think of what to say? Think of something that you likely have in common with your audience.
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 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.
{YANG cont’d from page 7} pretty quickly.” She would definitely recommend the UW and says, “They have a great art school.” Though the UW still does not offer a fashion design program, Yang still became a fashion designer without a fashion degree. If someone is interested in the fashion industry, Yang’s advice is, “Research.” And she says, “When one gets old enough, I would recommend an internship…You can’t really learn just from seeing it from the outside.” She also recommends to keep learning and to find mentors. But to start, a fashion brand is “actually very difficult to build....Anybody can go out and say, ‘I have a brand,’ and just make up a name.” According to Yang, there are two parts to making a brand, “business and product – and those are two completely different things.” She says the hard part is “branding yourself…which takes some experience and {ELECTION cont’d from page 1} Pramila Jayapal, Democrat, is running for State Senator in Legislative District no. 37. Jayapal is running against Louis Watanabe. Jayapal is the founder of OneAmerica, an immigrant rights group and was the CEO for 11 years. Currently, she is working for the Center for Community
some expertise in communication and marketing.” She also adds, “It would be nice to find a partner who is good at what you’re not.” As for up-and-coming trends, she says, “The timeless trend is always being yourself, and not following whatever everyone else is doing. But for every season, there’s always something that works for everybody. I would say the trend is what you really feel.” Her design plans for next season include color blocking and high-contrast colors. Her other future plans include expanding her brand to a broader market, and making knitwear and accessories, and leather goods. It would have been a dream-come-true for Yang to dress Audrey Hepburn. She says, “She’s one of my favorites. I like everything about her – her personality, her beauty, and her whole life she has done good things. It would have been an honor to dress her!” But sadly, Audrey Hepburn is no longer alive.
Change. She supports income tax for the rich and a higher minimum wage. Louis Watanabe is running against Pramila Jayapal (see above). According to his website, his main issues are education, jobs, crime, and zoning. District no. 37 is one of the most diverse districts, with over 80 languages spoken. There is a high crime rate and not many jobs, which Watanabe
Yang not only loves fashion, but food as well. “I like dim sum. I always go to Jade Garden and I go to Purple Dot,” she says about her favorite restaurants in the International District. There is one restaurant that she loves that is no longer open. “I’m sad about Sea Garden being gone. And I would like to know where the chef is, so I can follow him to his next place.” The Tamarind Tree is another restaurant she loves as well. But there is one thing she declares she can’t live without, “Uwajimaya…I can’t live without it.” Lastly, here are some words of wisdom she has to offer, “Do what you love and what you’re passionate about. And use your gift and talent to make the environment, and the world a better place.” Solinette Pich can be reached at info@nwasianweekly. com.
wants to put a stop to. Jessica Spear, Socialist Alternative, is running for Representative Position 2 in Legislative District no. 43 against incumbent Frank Chopp. Spear helped lead the $15 minimum wage movement alongside Kshama Sawant.. Sharon Tomiko Santos, Democrat, is running for Representative Position
KING COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS King County is requesting Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing professional engineering and related technical services for the Lake Hills Trunk and Northwest Lake Sammamish Interceptor Upgrade Project. 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 estimated price of Phase I of this contract is $1.0 to $1.5 million. The total estimated price of all remaining phases is $4.5 to $5.0 million. The period of performance for Phase I is estimated to be twelve months. The period of performance of all remaining phases is estimated to be thirty-six months. Contract Title: Engineering Services for Lake Hills Trunk / NW Lake Sammamish Interceptor Sewer Upgrade Project Number: E00335E14 Proposals due: November 5, 2014 Time: 5:00 p.m. Pre-proposal Meeting: October 23, 2014 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Room 121, Chinook Bldg, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 SUMMARY OF WORK: Provide professional engineering and related technical services for the Lake Hills Trunk and
Northwest Lake Sammamish Interceptor Upgrade Project, including but not limited to engineering, geotechnical, environmental, permitting, real estate acquisition, community relations, environmental review, scheduling, cost estimating and sustainable design SUBCONSULTANT OPPORTUNITIES: Provided for informational purposes only, following are subconsulting opportunities that may be available on this Contract: environmental services; geotechnical engineering; permitting; traffic control; construction cost estimating; community involvement; and property acquisition. SCS UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The Consultant shall ensure that at least 10% of the Contract Price for all Work, 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 Ruth Williamson, Contract Specialist at 206-263-9333 or Ruth.Williamson@kingcounty.gov, 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.
1. Santos has held her seat since 1998. According to the Washington State House of Representatives website, Santos’ “key policy interests include civil rights, women’s rights, economic and environmental justice, affordable housing, and quality public education,” along with education. Mary Yu, nonpartisan, is running unopposed for Supreme Court Justice, Position 1. She served 14 years as Superior Court Judge, where she presided over criminal and civil court cases. She has been awarded “Judge of the Year” from the Washington State Association for Justice, King County Washington Women Lawyers, and the Washington State Bar Association. Eddie Yoon, nonpartisan, is running for Supreme Court Justice, Position 4 against Charles W. Johnson. He was the first Korean American attorney in the Northwest. He is currently a professor at EWHA Women’s Law School in Seoul. He took two cases to the U.S. Supreme Court as a solo attorney. Sarah Sanoy-Wright, Republican, is running for Representative Position 2 in Legislative District no. 11. She is running against incumbent Steve Bergquist, who beat her during the last general election in 2012. She is a member of the Filipino Community of Seattle and Friends of Filipinos in America. Staff can be reached nwasianweekly.com.
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{YAMAGATA cont’d from page 9} write with anything that has the right ‘sound’ for a track. I’ve got a new one that started with the sound of rain falling on a metal stool… NWAW: What can we expect from your new album early next year? Do you have a title picked out? Which new directions have you found? Yamagata: I’m still playing with the title, but I’m very {PHNOM PENH cont’d from page 4} to 500,000. Hundreds of thousands of ethnic Vietnamese were forced into neighboring Vietnam, and virtually all of those remaining were executed. Vann Math, head of the Cambodia Islamic Association, said that the Khmer Rouge fiercely persecuted the Cham, destroying mosques and killing people. He said many Chams are now avidly following the tribunal’s proceedings. A Cham woman who attended a procedural hearing in July recalled the mortal danger of being a practicing Muslim under the rule of the Khmer Rouge, who sought to force them to abandon their religion. “They killed many Muslim people,” survivor Simach Smam told The Associated Press. “They cooked pork and told us to eat it. If we didn’t eat it, we would be killed. They would also kill us if they saw us praying to Allah. I am so full of anger.” Lyma Nguyen, a lawyer representing ethnic Vietnamese
excited for the new songs. They are gritty in a new way and lyrically more optimistic, but sonically more creepy. I’ve had images of a tightrope walker running through various themes, as well as a healing sweat lodge experience ‘vision’ of sorts. Haven’t quite figured out how to explain what the album is becoming yet, but it’s shaping into something mystical and dreamy. NWAW: What else can we expect from you in 2015? Yamagata: I’ll be staying on the road for a big part of victims, said outside the hearing that the trial represents not only a rare chance to shed light on the genocide, but also on the lingering harm the mayhem has caused to survivors. Those forced to flee retained no documentation proving their Cambodian origins, so when they returned, they were plunged into statelessness. They remain targets of widespread discrimination and political scapegoats. Bopha Om, a 59-year-old woman who lost members of her family in the genocide, said she was forced into marriage under threat of death. “The Khmer Rouge tortured me. They forced me to dig my own grave. So I want to see them being prosecuted in court,” she said. After years of legal and political wrangling, the Khmer Rouge tribunal was established in 2006, but has been plagued by corruption, mismanagement, and financial woes. The hybrid structure of the court, in which U.N.appointed international judges and lawyers share duties with Cambodian counterparts, has led to allegations of
next year. After this tour, I’ll be returning home to finish the record and record an acoustic version of my first record ‘Happenstance’. I’m hoping to release the new record in February or March to coincide with a run I’m doing with Josh Radin, in Asia in the late spring I believe. It’s gonna be busy and fun! Andrew Hamlin can be reached at info@nwasianweekly. com.
political interference and repeated deadlocks. In its first trial, the tribunal sentenced Kaing Guek Eav, also known as “Duch,” the director of the notorious S-21 torture center, to life imprisonment. The second trial, in which Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea were convicted, opened in November 2011, but death and disability winnowed down the number of defendants. Khmer Rouge Foreign Minister Ieng Sary died in March last year, and his wife Ieng Thirith, the regime’s social affairs minister, was declared unfit for trial in September 2012 after being diagnosed with dementia. The group’s top leader, Pol Pot, died in 1998. “We want justice, and this justice is not even for us who have survived the Khmer Rouge genocide, but it is for our children and many generations to come. This justice would help to prevent genocide to happen again here and elsewhere,” said Youk Chhang, head of the Documentation Center of Cambodia, which has collected more than a million documents related to the Khmer Rouge terror.
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Cathy Niu Founder of Golden Sun Investment and Finance, Cathy Niu was a pioneer because she was among the first group of Chinese students who arrived in the United States in 1979 to study at the University of Washington when China opened its doors to the West. After college, she went back to China and realized that many of the Chinese had little or no knowledge about financial management. She was determined to help ordinary people become wealthier and live better lives by starting Golden Sun Financial Education with her partner Troy of 30 years. She also has a vision to build a new Chinese center in Bellevue to promote culture, art and lifestyles between two countries. Andy Hwang Andy Hwang has risen the ranks to become a police chief, and he is currently the only Asian American police chief in Washington state. “I never set out to be a police chief, I simply followed my passion; I wanted to be a police officer, and I absolutely love what I do,” he said.
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of ceremonies was founding partner of Lee & Lee, Nelson Lee. To kick off the celebration, Rosa Leung gave a graceful performance of Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon.” The evening was an opportunity to showcase the Asian American community and diversity in our region.
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Hwang wished his late parents could have experienced this with him because they had huge influences on him and his siblings. They were hard-working immigrants from South Korea who taught them the value of hard work and the importance of education. Mary Knell Mary Knell has been the Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo’s Washington and Western Canada Commercial Banking teams since 2011. She grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. She was grateful for her Wells Fargo family for giving her the opportunity to work with great people. “Thank you for recognizing the power of inclusion; it is a key driver of successful collaboration because it brings together each of our strengths that result in rich and innovative ideas that are created from our differences,” Knell said.
Ketu Shah Born in Minnesota, Ketu Shah is Washington state’s first Indian American judge who has the perfect blend of balance and reason, as described by a longtime friend. As a King County judge, Shah handles 215,000 civil and criminal cases a year. He has practiced both civil and criminal law for 20 years. He volunteers extensively with pro bono clients such as API Chaya and the Eastside League of Assistance program. Shah explained that he would not be where he is today without the support of the Asian American community. Hyeok Kim Deputy Mayor of the city of Seattle, Hyeok Kim started her career in her early 20’s working for Sharon Tomiko Santos in the House of Representatives. She wanted to share the honor with a group of women leaders in
Seattle who were there with her that night. She referred to them as a significant powerhouse group of city leaders. “We’re like mini crisis managers, and I am delighted to be able to troubleshoot with incredible leadership in the city of Seattle,” Kim said. Aaron Levine Aaron Levine’s mother is a diehard Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers fan. Needless to say, Levine grew up watching sports, and even learned to read by reading the sports page of the Los Angeles Times. Before Levine’s successful career as the primary sports anchor for Q13’s evening broadcasts, he almost quit the profession nine years ago. He described a championship softball game that lasted 24 innings that was located two hours away from where he was. His boss ended up using only a snippet of his nearly 6-hour long film, and he almost walked out and never came back. But Levine thanks his parents for giving him strength to persevere over the years, and his general manager at Q13 for taking a chance on an enthusiastic kid Dr. Vikram Jandhyala University of Washington Provost Ana Mari Cauce described Dr. Vikram Jandhyala as “someone that you will be hearing a lot about in the next 5, 10, 15 years.” With the UW having a large imprint in the region, Dr. Jandhyala is most excited about building an inclusive innovation culture as well as working with inspiring leaders at UW.
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He explained how his parents were pioneers in their own way. They both came to the U.S. to obtain their Ph.D. degrees in physics and biophysics. The only reason he wanted to become a professor was because of his parents’ influence. Brad Miyake Bellevue city manager Brad Miyake has had a tremendous impact on everyone’s lives. Miyake’s best friend, Rudy Caluza, described him as one of the few that will be remembered in a special way. He is a person of integrity, trustworthiness, and credibility, and he is committed to always doing right and always willing to help others in need. “The journey has been a long journey, one filled with challenges and opportunities, but my family has been with me every step of the way,” he said. Mary Yu Mary Yu is the first Asian American, Latina American, and LGBTQ member of the Washington State Supreme Court. Yu once said that all you need to be a judge lies in the Wizard of Oz; you need a brain, heart, and courage. Yu was very grateful and wanted to thank her family, brother and nephew who are most dear to her. She also gave Governor Jay Inslee a shout out for taking a chance on her to diversifying the justice system. “Inslee had the courage to broaden what diversity really meant,” she said. Nina Huang can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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