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MUSEUM from 3 said Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have shaped the nation’s history from its earliest days, from the Chinese laborers who helped build the transcontinental railroad to today’s contributions made in culture and the economy. “Those contributions are often unheard of and simply forgotten,” she said. “It is time to change that.” The legislation comes as visitors have flocked to the latest addition to the National Mall, the National Museum
WATARI AND WU from 8 and Wu have worked together (they’ve partnered on a clothing line in the past), this was the first time they’ve worked on a book. “Shine” is Watari’s first picture book, while Wu is the author and illustrator behind the “Ellie the Elephant” book series. “I’m lucky because I have an in-house teacher,” said Watari, whose background is in animation and fashion and has worked
for companies such as Disney and the Gap. In response, Wu, who is also a Pixar artist and has worked on a number of the studio’s films including its latest, “Turning Red,” laughed and said, “I don’t know about a teacher.” He added that it was fun working with his wife as they talked about the book all the time—even during everyday tasks around the house such as making dinner— and described it as a nice back-and-forth process. Because the pandemic had them
BLOG from 9 the lowest level to the top. Chen said the association plans to improve the building over time. As soon as one tenant moves out, they remodel the unit. So far, it has remodeled two units. “After remodeling, it’s beautiful. It rents out quickly.” “I have great confidence in Chinatown’s prosperity,” Michael said. “Yes, we have many public safety issues now. But I believe the government will fix the problem,
CLIPPER VENTURE from 1 the crews that had stopped on the racing leg in Subic Bay, Philippines. The fleet was due to leave for Seattle later that month. Almost two years to the day the race stopped, it returned with the destination of crossing the Pacific to Seattle. Most of the boats racing made it to the Bell Harbor Marina on Seattle’s waterfront on April 24. The Qingdao, one of the boats in the race, did not race this leg although it will start its leg next month out of San Francisco. Mark, who is in Seattle to welcome the end of this leg, will travel to San Francisco to join the Qingdao for the next part of the race. The next leg goes through the Panama Canal and eventually makes its way to New York City. The time on the boat is regimented
of African American History and Culture, which opened in 2016. Plans are underway for two other museums, the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum. Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., said that while he supports the bill, he has concerns he hopes will be answered about the financial and operational challenges that an additional museum to the Smithsonian’s portfolio could pose. The commission would have 18 months to report its
homebound, it was difficult to keep their work and personal lives separate. But one of the benefits of working with your spouse, Wu said, is being able to discuss your work without being judged. “We would inspire each other,” he said. The book’s original inspirations, Watari and Wu’s daughters, also enjoyed the book and the two girls see themselves as Keiko. In addition, for a scene in which Keiko is protesting with her loved ones, Watari and Wu’s eldest created the posters the fictional
and make it safe. Chinatown’s future is great. Our job is to ensure the economic vitality of Chinatown.” At the dinner, Larry Chan mentioned that Seattle’s chapter of 122 years has a much longer history than the San Francisco headquarters of 102 years—something the Seattle chapter takes pride in. It was established earlier because the first wave of Chin immigrants arrived in Seattle, not San Francisco. Chin is one of the top five last names in the U.S. However, challenges remain with the Seattle chapter and
as crew members have shifts and spend most of their off time either eating or asleep. Maintaining the racing yacht in the ocean requires lots of work so many of the crew stated that after their shift, they went to sleep immediately. Crew members do make a road diary of their trip and send it in to the race office. Michael (Tang Lin) of China is looking to sail around the world by himself if this race goes well. “I look to do adventure.” He has already ridden his motorcycle from Alaska to Panama. “Now is the chance to do the same around the ocean.” The small business owner stated that he thinks he will enjoy the journey. “If this is real, then I am going to get a boat and sail around the world,” said the 52-year old. Cheok In Lo, from Macau, who completed his first race after crossing the Pacific and docking in Seattle, was amazed at the enormity of the ocean.
findings back to Congress and the president. The bill was approved without objections or the need for a roll call vote. Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., spoke of having endured taunts about his heritage and wanting his own young sons to grow up proud of their background. “I don’t want my kids to understand who they are through sources of hate and discrimination,” he said during the floor debate. “I want them to feel pride,” Kim said. “Our story is not just an Asian American story, it’s an American story.”
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other Chinatown community organizations. “Our organization needs the younger generation to take over, to get involved,” said Larry. “Ten years from now, we won’t be here. We did the right thing to buy the building. It strengthens our organization’s finances for the future. We did our part. And we need the younger generation to carry the torch.” Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.
“It was like I was dreaming. It was very exciting.” He trained for four weeks in the United Kingdom to get used to the rigors of the ocean. Also, each crew member has a specific job during the race. “The waves were huge and daunting,” said Wan Chio, who works for Clipper and serves as one of the dedicated members of the crew. She noted that some of the wind speeds reached 57 miles per hour. She recalled the need to change the sail of their vessel in the middle of the night, which required her to take the helm. But with the strength of the ocean, there is also beauty. “The blue color of the ocean is something that I will never forget.” For more on the race, visit clipperroundtheworld.com.
family is holding up—a contribution she describes as “embarrassing,” according to Wu. But for Watari, having “Shine” be a family affair—from getting Wu involved, to their daughters’ input—was her favorite part of writing the book. “That was really special,” she said.
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