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Gov. Gregoire appoints new director of Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

November 7, 2009

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced the appointment of Kendee Yamaguchi as the executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Yamaguchi is a third generation Japanese American born and raised in Washington.
“I am confident Kendee’s broad range of experience will serve this commission well,” Gregoire said. “She is an [...]

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JACL Seattle Launches Education Initiative in Celebration of APA History Month

April 25, 2009

In celebration of Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month, the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) of Seattle is launching an education initiative that circulates a recommended reading list to all public high schools in Washington State and provides an APA Curriculum Guide to educators. The purpose of this initiative is to inform students and teachers [...]

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Rep. Betty Brown Says Asian American Should Change Their Names

April 11, 2009

Texas Representative Betty Brown expresses her opinion that Asian Americans should change their surnames so it’s easier for people to pronounce.  View the public hearing below.

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