IE EDITORIAL was good. Really good. The first time I out this year’s winners. Congratulations In some post-election news, the passing played with him, I thought, “This’ll be a to these valuable members of our Seattle of Initiative 1183, otherwise known as the cinch.” I fancied myself a writer and well- Asian American community and thank “liquor bill” not only means consumers A Story About read. I was 9 years-old. But with each tile you to our voters. will be able to purchase alcohol at their he decisively lay down, my confidence On a tragic note, Danny Vega, a Filipino nearest grocery store, but state workers wavered. How did he know so many American hairdresser, was robbed and will be laid off. We profile Manny Castro, Winners words? Wait a minute – is “shirk” a word? beaten in South Seattle, later dying from a Filipino American liquor store clerk and Is it? Oh, yes, it is. his injuries on Nov. 27. Vega’s family and father of a baby son, to learn what he’ll do My dad explained that while a boy in friends are devastated by what they call a when his store closes next year. Vietnam, he played Scrabble frequently, hate crime. Seattle’s mayor made a state- In the weekend before Thanksgiving, DIEM LY on an old, threadbare board with cracked ment on the incident and the SPD is re- protesters rallied in front of a Chase bank in Editor in Chief tiles. I felt like I got hustled in a pool hall evaluating the case’s classification as a hate South Seattle to protest the bank’s excessive out of my own bet. But, as we played in crime, which carries heavier penalties. profits which they believe came, in part, at One of my favorite holiday memories that warm living room, my father thor- Another death saddened the community, the expense of a family nutrition program. is playing Scrabble with my dad. We once oughly enjoying himself as he cracked when Chinese American architect and phi- The oldest Chinese restaurant in a lived in Mukilteo in a tiny house that sat on cashew shells with one hand and popped lanthropist Ark Chin passed away on Nov. neighborhood known for Chinese restau- a hill. In our living room, my father and I the nut in his mouth, I couldn’t have felt 13. His contributions to the Asian American rants is featured — not for the longevity sat cross-legged on either side of a coffee better losing. And with this happy memo- community span decades and are detailed of its business, but for that of its workers. table with a pellet stove crackling nearby. ry, I’m the real winner. here with interviews from his family. Waiters at Tai Tung restaurant are a faith- We didn’t say a word while we set up the In this issue, we’re happy to feature Other contributors to the Asian ful brood — some serving for 50 years. game. Only the sound of the tiles clinking winners of another kind. Our reader’s American community were honored Enjoy these special features you can and the vinyl-backed board cracking as it have spoken and we are proud to publish at the Asian Hall of Fame event at only see in the IE and please consider opened was heard. the results of our 2nd annual Northwest the Asian Resource Center. Among this donating to our End of Year campaign Once the game started, my dad grew Asian Pacific American Reader’s Choice year’s inductees are a major sports man- (more details are on page 16). more animated, his shoulders shaking as Awards of 2011! There are some old ager, a White House physician, and a And, can someone look up the word he giggled and lay down each tile. He favorites along with newcomers to round- mega film producer. “shirk” for me?

It was ridiculously awkward. People observing, pointing, and making com- her in elementary school. The guy seemed put on name tags, then glanced around, ments. “Look at that guy over there,” one like a jerk, bouncing around in khaki Jagged Noodles: nervously, hoping someone would rec- of them said. “His name is Toby. Poor pants, a blazer, and a tie. “You should go ognize them and come over to talk. The guy, no one’s talking to him. He was a over and tell him off,” I recommended. awkwardness was palpable. I ordered a nerd in high school.” I grabbed my drink “Yeah, I should,” she said. Then we both How to long island iced tea. and went over to him. “Toby?” I said, “Is stood still and drank. It was even more awkward when you that you? It’s Huy! Remember? Huy from Overall, it was incredibly boring for didn’t go to the school but are rather Mr. Sherman’s class!” “I’m so sorry,” he me. Which was why I stood in the cor- Amuse Yourself the spouse of someone who did. You’re stammered. “It’s OK,” I said, “we had a ner with my drink and yelled, “Boring! reduced to a prop. A sexy, vegan prop. large class. No way you can remember Borrrrrriiiinng!” Eventually, we spotted at a High I decided to have my own fun by pre- everyone. Come on let me introduce a woman that Jameelah and her friends tending I was one of the students. While you to some people.” I pulled him over knew. “That’s Hannah,” they said. “She Jameelah stood in the corner scoping out and introduced him to Jameelah and her got kind of fat.” Hannah came over, and School Reunion she was rather attractive and a fascinat- BY HUY X. LE ing person. She holds parties for adult IE Columnist High school reunions, from what we’ve seen in the media, toys. “They’re like Tupperware parties,” she said. Last week, someone called me a are supposed to be a cathartic experience that Jameelah, who was nervous, becomes “mensch” over email. I was about to exceptionally social, usually charming, write back and say, “Oh yeah? Well, your validates the choices you made in life, unblocks psychological after her fifth or sixth cranberry-vodka. She face looks like a butcher’s apron,” but I was talking to people, laughing and joking Wikipediaed it, and apparently a mensch with them. I had to drag her away. At this is a “person of integrity and honor.” There barriers that stem from traumatic high school point, I should make some sort of profound are just some words that do not sound observation about how the real world is like what they mean. Like “rolfing.” It’s experience, or ideally both. And there’s usually free food like high-school. But I can’t clear my mind just some form of deep-tissue massage or of the image of a Tupperware/Rolfing party. something, but it just sounds dirty. and booze and you can see who got fat. Overall, Jameelah had a good time and Anyway, last weekend, Jameelah and I probably felt validated for the choices she attended her 10-year high school reunion, people, chugging her cranberry-vodka, friends. Poor Toby didn’t know what to made in life. Apparently she was a punk held at a bar in Capitol Hill. High school I went around the room and yelled, say. I talked to him about videogames for who beat up people and instilled fear in reunions, from what we’ve seen in the “Anna?! Anna Martinez?!” at random a while before he awkwardly wandered the masses; now she’s a well-regarded media, are supposed to be a cathartic women. People were so nervous that off to talk to no one. teacher. For me, it unblocked some psy- experience that validates the choices you they were glad anyone is approaching Throughout the evening, people got chological barriers that stemmed from my made in life, unblocks psychological bar- them at all. “Oh, I’m so sorry,” I said, “you more relaxed as the alcohol kicked in, experience with high school. Namely, I riers that stem from traumatic high school looked like Anna. Whatever happened to thank God. I was hoping for a cathartic missed out on the joys of drinking. experience, or ideally both. And there’s her?” Then I’d move on. showdown, but no such luck. The closest usually free food and booze and you can Several of Jameelah’s friends came was one of Jameelah’s friends, Katie, who Visit Huy at his Jagged Noodles blog at see who got fat. and they all fell into patterns of hugging, pointed out a guy who used to torment www.jaggednoodles.com.

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chest was hurting so bad … He said [the “No one witnessed name-calling, but… IE NEWS assailants were] three African Americans. people don’t leave the person for dead,” He said they were screaming [at him].” suspected Vega’s roommate. However, Vega did not get a chance to Despite a lack of evidence, Vega’s family specify what the attackers were screaming and friends believe that the attack was com- Family Says Filipino about before losing consciousness. pletely intentional. “The family truly believes Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn issued a it is a hate crime,” added Melanie Galimba. statement on Nov. 28, stating: “Our police Vega’s friend, Manila, agrees. “I know American Man Beaten to department’s Homicide and Assault Unit I don’t have the details, but knowing the are actively investigating this crime. Some gravity of violence inflicted on him makes have suggested that Mr. Vega’s killers tar- me lean heavily towards a hate crime. Death was a Hate Crime geted him because he was an openly gay We’re told the attackers took his phone man. The police department is fully inves- and keys. I can’t just imagine it was that BY Nan nan Liu tigating this possibility.” brutal for a set of house keys and a cell IE Contributor phone. Danny is an openly gay man. Family and friends describe Danny Vega Everybody but the police is saying it’s as kind, loving and full of life. a hate crime. That has to mean some- The 58-year-old hairdresser was cher- thing.” ished by both Seattle’s Filipino and gay “When you’re gay, you know what a Manila believes a lack of awareness and lesbian communities. They must now is contributing to the injustice. mourn his tragic death. According to “I think what’s lacking is the cul- published reports, on the night of Nov. hate crime is. Even friends and allies tural competency and relevance of 15, three teenagers brutally attacked Vega hate crimes related to LGBTQ when it near 42nd Ave S. and S. Othello St. in believe it to be so.” — Vega’s friend comes to the law enforcement,” said South Seattle. So severe were his injuries Manila. “When other crimes such as that he fell in and out of consciousness, Danny Vega theft or burglary are entangled, it’s so slipping into a coma and passing away easy to dismiss a hate crime. When Sunday morning, Nov. 27. Hospital offi- Some friends also worried Vega could According to Thelma Galimba, Vega’s you’re gay, you know what a hate crime cials could not comment on the exact be targeted for being openly gay. sister, the police classified Vega as a “homi- is. Even friends and allies believe it to be cause of death. Unfortunately, on one of Vega’s evening cide victim” but are currently re-evaluating so. Three teenagers brutally attacked a Vega’s beating and death shook the walks, his friends’ fears came true. Three their decision. SPD authorities declined to gentle and kind man. Please tell me that’s people who loved him and the community unidentified teenagers attacked him from discuss further details of the investigation not about hate.” he was embraced by. behind, hitting Vega with their fists and feet, but said the department is “following up on Manila, who is the former honor- “[It was] beyond imaginable,” said one and stealing his cell phone, house keys and all leads and possibilities.” able commissioner for the City of Seattle of Vega’s roommates, who did not want to clothing, according to published reports. “Right now [the police] don’t have any Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender be identified. Vega then passed out for 30 to 45 minutes leads. They don’t have enough evidence [to (LGBTQ) commission, is “personally mak- “I’m just lost for words,” said Vega’s before waking up and stumbling home. classify it as a hate crime],” said Melanie ing efforts to advocate for the police to re- long-time friend, Aleksa Manila, Miss Gay “When Danny came home … he was Galimba. evaluate this tragic event as a hate crime Seattle 2004 and Miss Gay Filipino 2011. shaking,” recalled Vega’s roommate, who According to the FBI’s website, a hate as many of his friends and his family see To stay in shape, friends say Vega often took him to Harborview Hospital immedi- crime, or a bias crime, is defined as “a it as such.” Manila is currently in contact strolled his neighborhood of South Seattle. ately after seeing his injuries. criminal offense committed against a per- with the LGBTQ commission with the Ernie Rios, the owner of Inay’s Asian Pacific “He asked me, ‘Am I downstairs or am son, property, or society that is motivated, City of Seattle. Cuisine, a restaurant on Beacon Hill, said I upstairs?’ I thought he as hallucinating. in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias Along with Manila, many others, Vega visited twice a week. “Every time he Then his roomate turned on the lights, and against a race, religion, disability, sexual ori- including members of the Filipino com- comes [to Inay’s], he tells me he likes to saw that his left eye was severely damaged. entation, or ethnicity/national origin.” For a munity, are advocating for Vega’s attack be in shape. That’s why he walked around “His right eye was squinty, his upper lip was case to be a bias crime, the perpetrator must to be classified as a hate crime. Their after work.” swollen, and his tee-shirt was bloody.” call the victim a racial slur, the victim must diligence has motivated the police to re- “In my opinion, I don’t think I will “On the day of the accident … he was feel intimidated by it, and feel that that’s walk there by myself… especially [when] able to talk to me,” said Vega’s niece, the only reason they are being attacked. it’s dark,” said Rios, “[But Vega] walks by Melanie Galimba. She said she talked to Complicating the characteristics even further himself all the time.” her uncle before he fell into a coma, “His is that each state has different criteria. VEGA, Continued on Page 13

attended Weatherwax High School where like he cared about our welfare,” said son of Professional Engineers (1990) and he graduated with honors. Curtiss Chin. “He was a disciplinarian in Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award “Growing up in Aberdeen, he was the the traditional Chinese way — listen to from the University of Washington, In Memory: only Chinese kid in elementary school. your parents, no talking back, no discus- College of Engineering (1992). He always felt that he had to prove him- sion. He really taught us good principles.” When Chin retired, he was declared self,” said Chin’s eldest son Wilson Chin. Ark Chin was hired by the engineer- First Citizen of the City of Seattle (1989), Notable In high school, a teacher saw the poten- ing consulting firm Carey and Kramer signed by Mayor Royer in recognition of tial in Chin and encouraged him to develop where he became President, CEO, and his lifetime of professional and commu- his gifts. “That made a big difference in Chairman of the Board. The firm would nity service. his life. One high later become renowned for its work in pol- Chin passes along a formidable leg- Chinese school teacher lution control and institutional architecture, acy of giving and personal and familial saw promise and becoming recognized for the design of the accomplishment. pushed [Chin] to Seattle Aquarium. He worked at Carey and Perhaps Chin’s greatest personal Leader Ark participate and Kramer, which later became Kramer, Chin, achievement is how he raised his family. engage in ora- and Mayo, from 1972 – 1989. All of his six children obtained college tory debate,” said One of Ark Chin’s favorite Chinese degrees and are now thriving in their Wilson Chin. True adages was the following: “When you respective careers. Curtiss Chin said that Chin Passes to his principles, drink water, remember the source.” Chin “the main legacy is the spirit he gave to Chin would later made it a point to remember those who his children and grandchildren. . . that’s BY PAUL KIM visit this teacher had contributed to his success, including the core legacy. We have no strife in IE Contributor long after he had the University of Washington, where he our family. We still get together at fam- graduated, affirm- was Regent, and the nursing home Kin ily reunions that dad and mom started Ark Chin, noted architect and philan- ing his belief of giv- On, which he founded. Chin also reno- twenty years ago. People that attended thropist, passed away on November 13, at Ark Chin passed away on ing back to those vated and maintained his ancestral home the service saw how close and tight the the age of 87. For those who knew him, his Nov. 13. who had helped in China, a family tradition that he now family was, and how they respected their life was marked by countless examples of him in his past. passes onto his children. grandfather and father.” charity and benevolence, in addition to his After high school, Chin enrolled at Among his other philanthropic con- For many, Chin epitomizes the values impressive personal accomplishments. the University of Washington, where he tributions are building roads and an that characterize the American dream. “Ark was a person of integrity, prin- majored in civil engineering. orphanage in China, establishing Kin He overcame the obstacles that race and ciple, and sincerity. He was a leader, a Chin’s college years were interrupted On Health Care Center for elderly in language impose on immigrants, obtained farsighted visionary,” said Sam Wan, the by a key world event. After serving in the Seattle, and funding scholarships at an education, raised a family based on executive director of Kin On Health Care 100th infantry in Europe during World Western Washington University and at traditional Chinese values, and prodi- Center, an award-winning nursing home War II, Chin was awarded the Purple the University of Washington. giously gave back to his community. His founded by Chin. Heart and Bronze Star for his injuries sus- Chin also received numerous acco- legacy embraces not only his family and Chin lived an extraordinary life. Born tained in battle. lades in his life. Some of these include: friends, but also those who want to leave on February 9, 1924 in Tai Shan, China, Following the war, Chin traveled to Engineer of the Year by the Seattle the world a better place. Chin immigrated to the United States at Hong Kong and married Winifred Chung. Chinese Society (1984), Engineer of Ark Chin is survived by his wife, age ten, eventually settling with his family They settled in Seattle where Chin com- the Year by the American Council of Winifred; two daughters, Phoebe and in Aberdeen, Wash. In addition to help- pleted his BA and MA in civil engineering. Engineering Companies (1987), Engineer Candace; four sons, Wilson, Curtiss, ing at his father’s Chinese restaurant, he The couple had six children. “We felt of the Year by the Washington Society Patrick and Colin; and 16 grandchildren. 4 ­—— December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER

IE NEWS “I saw how hard my dad struggled to make money. My take away was that I never wanted to work just to make money. Three Prominent Asian I wanted to work and be fulfilled through my work.” During his childhood years, Zee used TV and film to escape, but recalls hardly Americans Honored into seeing any Asians in a visible media. “I always felt a little alienated in the world.” the Asian Hall of Fame With a fascination of pop culture, TV and film, Zee’s first job right out of college BY MAUREEN FRANCISCO was at the human resources department IE Contributor for NBC. It was there he learned the roles of people who work in the network’s and One is a Federal Way native who became the first Asian American to be a general studio’s creative side. “They helped shape manager of a major sports franchise; the other is the former doctor to U.S. presidents; what the public sees. I asked the President and the final honoree worked with A-list celebrities producing mega hit films. of NBC Programming how he got his job. Richard Cho, Dr. Connie Mariano, and Teddy Zee are this year’s Asian Hall of Fame Among the things he said was that he Celebration honorees. The Robert Chinn Foundation hosted the Nov. 19 event at the went to Harvard Business School. So I Asian Resource Center in Seattle with more than 180 people in attendance. “We need applied and got in.” heroes for our community for inspiration,” said Karen Wong, the president of the foun- After earning his business degree and dation. “There is no organization currently honoring distinguished Asians on a national Dr. Connie Mariano pursuing his passion for creating films, level in a contemporary setting.” Zee realized his power behind the cam- Who are these honorees? What made them the powerhouses they are today? They cation, to elevate myself and the meaning era. “Earlier in my life, my instinct was all came from humble beginnings, but had big dreams. of beauty and grace.” to blend and shy away from the spot- Unlike her mother, Dr. Mariano’s light. But now, I feel a responsibility to father came from humble beginnings. be a leader in the community,” he said. Richard Cho a field that was competitive and saturated He enlisted in the Navy and rose to the He encourages young Asians and Pacific Richard Cho, 46, is the current general with people with the playing pedigree that highest enlisted rank of master chief. He Islanders by reminding them that they can manager of the Charlotte Bobcats, a jour- he didn’t possess, he knew he had to stand retired with 30 years of active duty ney that took some twists and turns. “It was out. “I’d better be the first one in the office service. “He taught me to work definitely worth the sacrifice,” he said. and the last one to leave,” Cho recalled. hard, have a sense of humor and The Burmese immigrant from Federal “I also remember thinking that I needed work well through camaraderie Way graduated from Washington State to learn everything I could about the busi- with co-workers.” ness, ask a lot of questions, and help out The self-described “Navy brat” whomever and wherever I could to help achieved a milestone when she make myself indispensable.” earned a promotion to Navy Rear Cho received the work experience he Admiral, the first Filipino in U.S. was looking for with the Seattle Sonics history to achieve such honors. The as Director of Basketball Affairs to scout- ceremony took place in the State ing to VP of Legal and Assistant General Dining Room. “I chose this room Manager. Fifteen years later after his because many Filipino stewards of internship with the team, Richard got the my father’s generation had served call that he’d been waiting for – an oppor- in the White House in this dining tunity to be a GM for an NBA team. In room, paving the way for me,” she 2010, he became the first Asian American recalled. “I asked my father to place General Manager for the Portland Trail one of my gold shoulder boards Teddy Zee Blazers. “Life is too short to not do some- onto my uniform during the cer- thing you love.” emony. His hands shook when he did so. make a difference, too. “I’m proud to say Teddy Zee, Dr. Connie Mariano, and Richard Cho. It was a very moving moment.” that the young generation isn’t waiting Photo Credit Hoc Do. Dr. Connie Mariano That moment was Dr. Mariano’s favor- for someone to step in. They are doing it University with an engineering degree. Dr. Connie Mariano, 56, is the founder ite memory at the White House and themselves. Some of the biggest stars on From there, he worked as an engineer for of the Center for Executive Medicine in details more in her memoir, “The White YouTube are Asian Americans. People like Boeing. But, it wasn’t his calling. His pas- Scottsdale, Arizona as a medical con- House Doctor. ” Kevin Wu (KevJumba), Michelle Phan, sion was in sports. cierge clinic for executives. “My motto Ryan Higa (HigaNiga) and Wong Fu “I did some research into different for my practice is: ‘Treat every patient as Teddy Zee Productions are changing the world one sports careers and found that a lot of though he or she were the President of the Teddy Zee, 54, is a name recognized video at a time.” sports agents as well as people in govern- United States.’” in Hollywood with more than 25 years ing bodies like the NBA and NFL had law She should know. Dr. Mariano was the of experience in the field of entertain- degrees. So I quit my job at Boeing and White House physician who took care ment. He’s the executive producer behind Other past honorees include Former went to law school.” of President Bill Clinton and President the blockbuster films “Hitch” and “The Governor Gary Locke and Olympic speed- While finishing his degree at Pepperdine George W. Bush. She became the first Pursuit of Happyness.” Born to Chinese skating champion, Apolo Ohno. University School of Law, Cho interned military woman to head the White House immigrant parents, the New York native’s Proceeds from the Asian Hall of Fame for the Sonics. He remembers sleeping Medical Unit. childhood was far from the glitz and Celebration support the Asian Resource on the floor of his brother’s one-bedroom As an immigrant, a woman and in the glamour of Hollywood. Center. According to the Robert Chinn apartment for free, earning $4.80 an hour military, Dr. Mariano broke barriers. She His mom was a housewife with limited Foundation, it’s the first multi-purpose as an intern. “I was starting from scratch said it had a lot to do with her parents. English. This made communication with Zee facility of its kind in the United States. The again. It wasn’t easy.” Her mother came from a wealthy family difficult during his childhood years. His center aims to provide affordable facilities As Cho looked at his future and won- and was a dentist when she married her father worked in the kitchen of a hotel and for the Asian community as well as com- dered how he’d move up the food chain in father. “She taught me to seek higher edu- never made more than $17,000 a year. munity activities. NEWS PULSE > > > > > > > > > > > > Tribute Paid to Japanese American Automobile Designer: Larry Shinoda

The popular blog You Offend Me You California. In 1955, he won the first National Hot Offend My Family (www.youoffendmey- Rod Association Nationals. Thus, began a life-long ouoffendmyfamily.com) paid tribute to affair with cars and positions at Ford, Packard and pioneering Japanese American auto- GM — ultimately leading to his work on concept mobile designer Larry Shinoda, who is cars that would give birth to the 1963 Corvette Sting responsible for such iconic looks as the Ray, which would secure Shinoda’s reputation as 1963 Corvette Stingray, Mako Shark I and one of the most innovative automobile designers in II, the Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs, the the business. He later started his own private design Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Corvair firm and worked in that capacity until his death from Super Spyder. Born in Los Angeles in heart failure in 1997 (he was posthumously inducted 1930, Shinoda was interned with his into the Corvette Hall of Fame in 1998). family at Manzanar incarceration camp during World War II. He later built hot rods and became involved in the then- Right: Larry Shinoda. From the Japanese American National Museum’s burgeoning drag race culture in Southern “Drawing the Line: Japanese American Art, Design & Activism” exhibition. INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 —— 5 IE NEWS rect training and Some local bartenders said the initiative enforcement to could negatively impact the businesses Running Dry deter liquor being they work at since people will be able to sold or given to access hard liquor outside of their estab- minors.” lishments easier, and drink costs could be Liquor Bill The state bud- lower. This could mean people will drink get office estimat- outside of entertainment venues. ed that the initia- However, Kyle, a bartender at Fort St. Passing Hits tive could generate George in the International District who an extra $42 mil- declined to give his last name, is not wor- lion a year for the ried about business declining. Home For state and $38 mil- “The selection of hard-to-find bottles, lion for local gov- some of our scotches, and Japanese ernments over the cocktails — someone won’t find at a State Workers span of six years grocery store,” Kyle said. “We can offer — averaging $80 more than the source with the pure enter- BY JANA JACK million more in tainment and atmosphere that comes IE Contributor annual revenue. with the bar itself.” Jana Jack is a student in the Universty of Washington Dept. of The passing Castro plans to prepare for the future Communications News Lab. Photo credit: Mario Tama, Getty Images. of I-1183 allows by blowing the dust off his resume and stores measuring networking to see what jobs are out there. Manny Castro, father of a 7-month-old The initiative passed with 60 percent of at least 10,000 square feet to sell liquor. Costco CEO Jim Sinegal wants to ease son, watched the news in angst as the the vote. Costco spent $22.7 million on a Retailers are allowed to buy liquor and the path for laid-off Liquor Board employ- numbers rolled in for last month’s passing voter campaign to get the state out of the wine directly from manufacturers without ees by giving them the opportunity to of Initiative 1183: the end of Washington’s liquor business and allow private retailers going through a distributor. interview for jobs at Costco, according to liquor store monopoly. to sell liquor instead. A manager at the Central District a recent interview with KING-5 news. And that was it. He came to the con- Advocates for the “Yes” campaign Safeway commented on the impact the “I’m not counting out Costco or any- clusion that he no longer would have a wanted state officials to retain regula- initiative will have on Safeway in general. body else, but I’m taking some time to job in the upcoming year. tion and enforcement responsibilities. The He asked to be unnamed. explore my options,” Castro said. “It’s Castro, 33, and about 900 other Liquor state can then provide revenue sources, “I think a lot of good will come from the been 12 years since I’ve seriously had to Control Board employees will lose their which would benefit the public by setting initiative. It will benefit the retailers. I mean look for a job. The only thing to do is find jobs when large retailers in Washington aside a portion of income specifically to it’s another thing we can sell,” he said. “I another one or win the Lotto.” begin selling liquor on June 1, 2012. local police, fire and emergency services believe bringing competition lowers prices Looking to the future, Castro remains Castro has worked in North Bellevue throughout the state. too. Hopefully it creates more jobs at the optimistic for himself and his family. He as a full-time assistant manager for over Further, arguments by the “No” cam- store levels, so they’ll gain in the long run.” expresses he just has to be hopeful. 11 years. He is not only nervous about the paign were primarily focused on safety Safeway plans to sell liquor in all of its “I’m sure there’s people out there that uncertainty of securing a new job, but also implications; opponents felt at this would 155 stores in Washington, according to a would love to hear me bash Costco and the how long it will take him to find one. provide easier access for minors to alcohol. recent Seattle Times article. supporters of the Initiative. Although the “The thought of not being able to pro- “As a father one of my biggest fears is Manufacturers can offer major retailers passing directly affects me, I never took it vide for my family is scary,” Castro said. that liquor will get in the hands of more like Safeway and Costco quantity dis- personal,” Castro said. “In life some things “I’m disappointed that the initiative passed, minors,” said Castro. “Let’s hope the new counts for purchases of liquor and wine, you can’t take personal, you gotta’ roll with but the voters have made their decision.” system will continue to provide the cor- but not for beer. the punches and keep it moving.” NEWS PULSE > > > > > > > > > > > > Army Investigates “Racially Charged Bullying” The Life of a Photo: The Pepper-Spraying Policeman Behind Soldier’s Death The Nov. 18 photograph of The Army’s Criminal Investigation only child had Lieutenant John Pike, the now- Division is reportedly examining the cir- been subjected infamous campus police officer, cumstances surrounding the non-combat- to taunting and as he casually unloads a can of related death of 19-year-old Private Danny violence at the pepper spray on the bowed heads Chen, a New York City native who was hands of the sol- of seated University of California found dead in Afghanistan on October diers with whom at Davis student protesters, has 3. According to a report in the Sing Tao he served. The traveled around the world. Some Daily, Chen was allegedly subjected to circumstances critics compare the image to “racially charged bullying,” harassment behind Pvt. photographs of 1960s civil rights and physical abuse before he was found Chen’s death protesters being fire-hosed in dead in his barracks of a forward operat- still remain a Alabama. Atlantic magazine pro- ing base in the Kandahar province. His mystery, and filed the photographer of the UC Davis campus officer Lt. Pike pepper-sprays students. parents, Yan Toa and Su Zhen Chen, c o m m u n i t y photo, Brian Nguyen, a first-year Photo credit: Brian Nguyen. were told that preliminary signs suggest Private Danny Chen leaders, family student at UC Davis and photographer for pepper spray incident and the power of Chen killed himself. But family spokes- died Oct. 3. and friends are the school newspaper. An Atlantic writer photography in the age of social media. man Frank Gee said the couple were demanding a fair, thorough and transpar- found Nguyen at the Occupy UC Davis also told by Army investigators that their ent investigation. camp recently and asked him about the Read the Atlantic article at www.iexaminer.org. 6 ­—— December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER IE NEWS he immigrated to the U.S. from Hong holds a special place in their hearts. It Kong when he was 19 years old. may be a memory of a wedding reception, “I came here to eat and I was looking a birthday, a special event or just a family for a weekend job,” said Chan. “I talked outing. Chan said people often stop by to one of the founders and he said to me, just to reminisce about the good times. ‘Do you want to work here?’ And he gave “We still have a lot of loyal customers. me a part-time job.” We have three or four generations.” Chan worked at the restaurant on and While loyalty can be found among the off for the next 50 years, learning valuable customers, it’s also found with the staff. life skills. “Restaurant is a tough job. You Take Chan for instance. “If you like work- have to be patient with the customers and ing with a good boss, you want to stick have to deal with people. Sometimes the around. I was lucky to have a good boss.” customer gives you a hard time.” Like Chan, Harry Chan is an immigrant Other customers were notable person- from Hong Kong who has worked at Tai alities. Chan said the restaurant became a Tung Restaurant for decades. Harry has favorite with many Seattle mayors starting been employed at the restaurant since with Wes Uhlman, Charles Royer, Norm 1968 and started in the kitchen. Today, Rice and Greg Nickels. he’s the owner of the restaurant, fulfilling Chan even recalls serving fellow class- his American dream. “I have my own fam- mate, Bruce Lee, an unknown then and a ily here, a house and a business to run.” Tai Tung regular. Harry hasn’t worked anywhere else “Bruce Lee had a favorite booth. but Tai Tung Restaurant since he moved He ordered chow mein and fried rice. to the United States. He has seen few Sometimes he came with American friends employee turnovers, which has helped and ordered sweet and sour.” the restaurant survive after all these years. Chan remembers going out with Bruce “I can depend on them. I don’t need to Lee and a few friends dancing the cha- worry about them. A lot of customers look Harry Chan is now managing his parent’s 77 year-old small business, Tai Tung. cha. “He was a nice guy. After he went to for the employees and not for me,” Harry He said it was important to him that he continues his family legacy. Photo credit: Atia Musazay. Hollywood, we lost touch.“ Chan said good-naturedly. The booths that Bruce Lee once sat in Harry has no plans to change the have now vanished from the restaurant’s his- authenticity of the restaurant after nearly toric interior. The familiar small chalkboard 80 years in business. Expect just a few The Oldest Chinese Restaurant filled with daily specials has been replaced upgrades to maintain the building. And the with standard white computer paper, hand- menu has undergone changes too, which written with the names of popular dishes. added spicier dishes to accommodate its in the ID is also Known for a Customer, James Tabafunda of Seattle, customer’s changing palates. But egg foo remembers that chalkboard that once yung and crispy chow mein will always greeted he and his family as they walked remain a part of the menu. Different Kind of Longevity into the restaurant. He began dining there As for Chan, he’s not leaving any- BY MAUREEN francisco in 1977, when he was 15 years old. time soon. He plans to work at Tai Tung IE Contributor “This is really special for me because Restaurant for several more years. I remember coming with my dad. We Beyond the fresh, fast, affordable food, One of the restaurant’s other trade- would order chicken chow mein with Tai Tung is located at 659 South King Tai Tung Restaurant has been a gather- marks is Jimmy Chan and he’s not the pan-fried noodles. It has become my Street, in the C/ID. Hours are from 11 a.m. ing place for families for generations. owner. Chan has been a waiter at Tai Tung favorite food because of this restaurant.” to 10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday It’s the oldest Chinese restaurant in the for about 50 years, since the early 1960s. Chan said that’s often the case for and from 11 a.m. until 12 a.m., Friday International District, opening in 1935. Tai Tung Restaurant was his first job when many of his customers; the restaurant and Saturday.

to their roots.” is still open today after 77 years because This was certainly true for Yen-Vy Pham, another generation has successfully taken her sister Quynh-Vy, and her brother Anh over management roles. Hailing from A 2nd Generation Takes Over Khoa who now manage their parent’s Hong Kong, Harry Chan said he was four Vietnamese food restaurants. While never pushed to take over his parent’s their two other sisters pursued careers in restaurant. Instead, he studied building Mom and Pop Shops, Part II medicine, at the encouragement of their construction in college. But when it came parents, the three siblings studied busi- time to choose a career, he said it made BY ATIA MUSAZAY ness and finance. sense to continue working at the restau- IE Contributor “After college, we traveled, worked rant since he had all the skills needed at different companies, and did all these from working there since childhood. Tucked into a discreet alley and almost the tight-knit Chinese American commu- things, but then realized that this keeps us “Because it had been here for a few underground, Sun May Co. is a tiny, nity he was raised in, Chin has been work- close as a family,” said Yen-Vy Pham. “We generations and they had worked so hard, barely noticeable, gift shop. Red and gold ing at the store since was old enough to all work really well together.” I hated to give it up,” he said, even if it paper lanterns are hung on the otherwise walk. Up and down the street, he said, the The original business was established meant foregoing a career in construction. forlorn walls, indicating not only the businesses were all owned by relatives. in 1983. It started out as a deli-shop As lunchtime approached, the climate entrance of the shop but also signs of Old Many families, including his own, lived for the many blue-collar workers in at the restaurant was friendly as middle- Chinatown and of the deep family history as well as worked in their place of trade. Chinatown until the Vietnamese noodle aged men talked and laughed with Chan, that characterizes the small business. He watched as all the small businesses, soup, or “pho” Yen-Vy’s mother was as they had been doing for years. One Since its establishment in 1880, the with the exception of Sun May Co., disap- making for her Vietnamese customers customer even mentioned how Chan never business has dramatically transformed peared as next generations didn’t adopt on the weekends turned out to be more failed to have a big smile on his face. from a laundry service to a jewelry store the family business or larger businesses popular than the sandwiches. Gradually, “We’ve had customers come here a and then to a general merchandise store. took over its operations. the concept of the restaurant on Jackson few generations,” said Chan. After a location change in 1911, 130 However, for Chin, continuing the enter- St. changed and the name was changed When asked about the future of the years of business and four generations, it prise wasn’t about strong Asian family val- to Pho Bac (1314 S Jackson St.). Since establishment after him and his nephews is now an eclectic gift shop specializing in ues. He said most gift shops in Chinatowns then, her parents have opened three who manage Four Seas, another branch of antique and vintage items. across the country have been bought over other branches of pho restaurants by the the family business, Chan said he didn’t “It’s … junk,” said Donnie Chin about by big companies. That’s why he considers name of Pho Bac and Pho Viet at various particularly care who takes over. the goods he sells at his parent’s store his shop to not only be “unique” but also locations around Seattle. “It’s up to the next generation,” he said. which he now manages with his sister. economically important. For Pham, keeping the family’s history Chin said he decided to take over the “America is run by small businesses,” alive and maintaining the originality of the Sun May Co. is located in Canton Alley in business at the insistence of his parents he said, pointing to the businesses in restaurant influenced her decision to take the Chinatown/ID. Pho Viet is located at and because he desired to maintain the Chinatown, which are mostly small and over now that her parents have retired. 1240 S. Jackson St. along with Pho Bac at family’s long legacy in the International family-run. But she said it is also important for her to 3300 Rainier Ave. and another Pho Bac District. He said the shop has not made a “A lot of people say that they want be part of the public life in the neighbor- at 811 Stewart St. in Seattle. Tai Tung is profit in years, but because it is the only their kids to get an education and move hood. She needed a way to stay connected located at 655 S. King St. business in the area that has stayed within on from the family business,” he said. “But with long-time customers and fellow busi- one family for over a century and is the in reality a lot of them get passed down ness owners. Furthermore, she said it has Read Part I which features Phnom Penh, sole gift shop, he wants to preserve it. because a lot of [their] kids do a whole helped her speak Vietnamese better. Kau Kau BBQ, and others at www.iexam- Just like all the other young children in lot of things in the world but then return Tai Tung is another small business that iner.org. INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 —— 7 IE NEWS tion to TANF recipients. “I hope that Chase [Bank] really thinks Protesters Rally about the impact they are having on poor families with young kids, as well as on seniors,” said Chio Saeteurn, a commu- at South Seattle nity organizer with Got Green. “With the profits they are earning, it’s not only right Chase Bank, to do but will stimulate the economy.” The proposed cuts would dismantle the FMNP, resulting in a forfeiture of Criticizing Its $894,000 in federal food subsidies. The protestors called upon the bank to give back 10 percent of their profits to save the Profits at the program. The bank did not comment Ramata Diebate, a single mother of two, was at the demonstration. She said Expense of that if Chase Bank gives back 10 percent of the $8 million contract they have with the state, she can continue putting healthy Families foods on her children’s plates. BY ATIA MUSAZAY “[FMNP] makes organic produce IE Contributor affordable for families like us who cook at home,” she said. The Farmers Market Nutrition Program “The FMNP gives 40 dollars to seniors (FMNP) enables 76,000 low-income chil- and 20 dollars to low-income families dren and seniors in the state of Washington with children to help with the gro- to afford fresh produce. The program is Protesters at the Nov. 19 demonstration in front of Chase Bank in South Seattle. Photo credit: Atia Musazay. cery bill every month,” said Ueligitone. also on the chopping block during the “We’re not talking about thousands of special legislative session in November, a time coinciding with the national dia- Brunette, as protestors descended into the dollars, we’re talking about morsels that but not if Got Green has anything to do logue around the greed of private corpo- bank. “We can get the fresh produce, not families depend upon.” with it. rations, said Got Green Director Michael the processed foods.” Because the cuts would primarily On Nov. 19, a small but determined Woo, in reference to the national Occupy According to a media advisory issued affect children’s access to healthy foods, group of community members from the Wall Street movement. Got Green, the by Got Green, Washington’s Department Got Green leaders had children assemble organization walked from Othello and organization behind the protest, worked of Social and Health Service has an $8 at the forefront. The kids handed a sym- 42nd in South Seattle to the front of a to empower low-income women in South million contract with Chase Bank to dis- bolic paper turkey to Brunette in keeping Chase Bank located at 7100 Martin Luther Seattle to derive their share of benefits tribute cash and food benefits, (such as with the theme of celebrating food during King Jr. Way S. to protest the bank’s exces- from the green economy, including access Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) Thanksgiving. sive profits, which they believe came at of healthy and organic foods. and food stamps) through EBT cards. The “The whole notion of Thanksgiving is to the expense of FMNP. “The farmer’s market bucks let us make bank receives benefits every time they think of family and the community for us is With chants calling upon the bank to ends meet,” said Violet Lavatai Ueligitone administer a card. They also charge an family,” said Woo. “We try to do it in a way “pay their fair share,” the protest comes at to the manager of Chase Bank, Joseph extra hidden fee of 85 cents per transac- that encourages people to eat healthy.”

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When World War II broke voters of our 2011 poll. out, his family was forced to shut down a business and enter Minidoka incarcera- tion camp. But art inspired him through- out his life, despite its challenges. After a life-long appreciation and talent for art, he received an Art degree from the University Best Dim Sum Worth Rolling Out Best Happy Hour & Best Karaoke Bar of Washington. He later taught art at Cleveland and Franklin High Schools and of Bed For Bush Garden 614 Maynard Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104 at Seattle Central Community College for Jade Garden (206) 682-6830 | www.bushgarden.net numerous years. Frank Fujii often donates 424 7th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104 his art work to local organizations and (206) 622-8181 Who else did you causes. Today, the Wing Luke Museum expect? 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Enjoy the staff cooking food right return for its flavor- Thai Curry Simple keeps it spicy with his 20s. He helped before you. ful soups and roast- exclusive curry and noodle dishes at their lead the first Asian American demonstra- ed pork — crispy ID restaurant. Fast and accommodating tion in Seattle in 1971, in front of Seattle and seasoned to service on a small carefully chosen menu Central Community College where he and Best Fresh Sushi perfection. means the tiny eatery fills up fast during other protesters demanded the college lunch. Try visiting on a Saturday, where hire Asian administrators. In 1989, he was

Shiro’s Sushi Restaurant the owners create traditional Thai dishes the first API elected to the Seattle School 2401 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 Favorite Chinese Restaurant not seen on the menu. Board. Since then, he has made a point of (206) 443-9844 | www.shiros.com Tea Palace Restaurant sharing resources and contacts with other agencies, mentor youth, and fundraise for Sushi fanatics will recommend Shiro’s 2828 Sunset Ln NE., Renton, WA 98056 Best Bubble Tea Café multiple causes — all in an effort to uplift as the authentic sushi experience. (425) 228-9393 | www.teapalacerestaurant.com the community. Professional sushi chefs design delec- Oasis Tea Zone table dishes and seafood for connoisseurs The large special occasion venue boasts a 519 6th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104 and enthusiasts alike in an elegant but clean and modern decor serving delicious (206) 447-8098 | www.oasisteazone.com unpretentious environment. The venue is jellyfish, pork shank and hot seafood and Favorite Member of pricier, so it may be best for special occa- tofu soups. Their loose leaf tea variety A great hang-out spot for social gath- Seattle City Council sions or just special people. is incomparable and flavorful. A lounge erings, Oasis is homebase for many space serves up its own order of live young people looking for refreshment Bruce Harrell music and a talented bartender. and friends. An array of beverage choic- www.seattle.gov/council/harrell INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 —— 9 and Native American/Filipino parents, “Uncle Bob” as he’s affectionately called, became involved in civil rights in the 1960s, encouraging Seattle activists of different ethnic and racial groups to collaborate together toward their com- mon causes. For over fifteen years, he then served as the Executive Director for the International District Improvement Association (Inter*Im). He helped estab- lish a number of culturally appropriate social services for Asians and mentored In 2011, Councilmember Harrell was over- a new generation of young Asian activ- whelmingly re-elected by the people of ists. In 1982, along with the “Gang of Seattle, while receiving the most endorse- Four,” including ments from current and former elected the late Bernie officials, organizations and individuals. A Whitebear, Larry native of Seattle, Councilmember Harrell Gossett, and has spent 30 years as an attorney and the late Roberto community volunteer and is the first mem- Maestas, they ber of Japanese descent to have served on c o - f o u n d e d the Seattle City Council. While in office, the Minority some of Bruce’s accomplishments includ- E x e c u t i v e ed his work to keep our electric rates the Director’s lowest among the 25 largest US cities Bob Santos, 1971. C o a l i t i o n and he created the unprecedented $100 (MEDC). He also million rainy day fund to decrease unrea- oversaw the Seattle C/ID Preservation sonable rate fluctuations. Additionally, he Development Authority and served as achieved savings at Seattle City Light; cre- Regional Director of Housing and Urban ated the Great Student Initiative to provide Development (HUD) from 1994 – 2001. 16,000 Seattle Public School students Today, he continues to provide resources, with computers and high speed Internet contacts, advice, support, and leadership access for less than $10 per month; and, is to numerous causes and people. working with the community in an effort to construct a Bruce Lee Action Museum in Seattle. He currently serves as the Chair Favorite of the Energy, Technology, and Civil Rights Committee and Vice Chair of the Utilities Entrepreneur/Business Owner and Neighborhoods Committee. He also Duc Tran chairs the Law and Risk Management www.vietwah.com Committee and sits on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Executive Board, Before providing the latest fare in Asian Transportation Policy Board, and is chair ingredients and groceries, the owner of of Performance First, a partnership to sup- the Viet Wah grocery chain, Duc Tran, port minority-owned businesses. first served as a translator for a refugee program in Seattle following the Vietnam War and helped refugees transfer from Favorite Politician That’s one part of the country to another. He Not a Politician also established the Indochina Chinese Refugee Association (ICRA) to meet some Bob Santos of their needs. Noticing immigrants had a need for cultural food, Tran opened a Bob Santos is one of the most recogniz- catering business offering ingredients that able figures in the Asian Pacific American community in Seattle. The son of Filipino Continued on next page

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Major sponsors are 4Culture King County Lodging Tax, The MaryLou and Frank E. Everett, Jr. Trust, and The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter The historic Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee adjoining popular neighborhood café. The Foundation. Additional support provided by The MacRae Foundation, House is a jewel in the ID. It was built café adorns its original brick walls with Japan Foundation and Contributors to the Annual Fund. Media Sponsor in 1910 by Japanese American architect black-and-white pictures of the building in is Seattle Weekly. Hotel Sponsor is Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Image Sabro Ozasa. The hotel is preserved in the its heyday. The preserved wood floors shine credit: Gate, Do Ho Suh, Photo: Nathaniel Wilson same state it was in when initially closed from wear and care. Artifacts found in the *AND PAYTO ONLY DO IT! in 1950 and boasts the only remaining building are proudly displayed in the front, WHAT YOU CAN Japanese bathhouse left intact in the U.S. inviting customers in to try the imported (SAM’SIS SUGGESTED) ADMISSION Today, it serves as a historic hotel with an tea, espressos, and green tea pastries. 10 ­—— December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER

operation, allowing the family to cultivate community, further bridging the genera- life-long relationships with customers and Favorite Corporate Giver tion gap and promoting a stronger sense provide quality seafood. Customers visit Scott Oki of cultural identity. The 2012 Lunar New the long-time Rainier Avenue location to Oki Development, Inc. Year or “Tet” festival will be held from Jan. order hefty portions of fresh shrimp, live 1416 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 21-22, 2012. Dungeness crab, and sushi-grade tuna. (425) 454-2800 | www.okigolf.com Knowledgeable employees greet famil- iar and new customers alike with their Scott Oki is a former senior vice-president Most Beloved, friendly know-how. of sales and marketing for Microsoft who conceived and built Microsoft’s domestic Invaluable Volunteer and international operations in the 1980s. Mari Sugiyama Favorite He now runs the non-profit Oki Foundation, Neighborhood Bookstore owns several For the past six years, Mari Sugiyama golf courses, has led the Japanese Queen Scholarship Elliot Bay Book Company and serves on Organization of Washington as the schol- 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 dozens of advi- arship program and celebration chairper- (206) 624-6600 | www.elliottbaybook.com sory boards son. Mari’s longest volunteer affiliation has and boards of been spent with the Seattle Asian Sports Known as “Seattle’s legendary indepen- directors for Club (SASC) as an assistant coach. She dent bookstore,” this city landmark moved both for-profit also dedicates her from its well-known location in Pioneer and non-profit time as a member Square to bustling Capital Hill in 2010. companies. He of the Asian Pacific The bookstore is appreciated for its sup- is the Founder Islander Heritage port of local and ethnic writers and is and Chairman of Oki Developments, Inc. Month Celebration home to over 150,000 titles and schedules and is a professed entrepreneur, venture committee which hundreds of anticipated author readings capitalist, philanthropist, and community is marking its 11th throughout the year. activist. He is a past-President of the year at the Seattle Board of Regents for the University of Center. She is also Washington and the immediate past Chair a member of the Favorite Philanthropist of the Children’s Hospital Foundation Seattle Chapter and was a member of Governor Locke’s JACL Scholarship Jerry Lee Commission on Early Learning. Scott Oki Committee which annually awards higher www.mulvannyg2.com also serves on the national boards for education funds to deserving students from United Way of America, Boys & Girls the greater Seattle area. She is currently Jerry Lee is the chairman for MulvannyG2 Clubs of America, and the Japanese serving as the program manager for Girl Architecture, but is equally renowned American National Museum. His personal Scouting in the School Day with Girl for his philanthropic ventures within the mission statement is “to marry my passion Scouts of Western Washington. Duc Tran, owner of Viet Wah and Tea Palace Restaurant Asian American community and main- for things entrepreneurial with things phil- and Lounge, stands in front of his Renton store. stream causes. He was awarded the 2011 anthropic in ways that encourage others to Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service do the same.” Best Youth Mentor reminded the refugees of home — a busi- Award present- ness that later evolved into the Viet Wah ed by President Hoan Do grocery chain. Duc Tran later opened Tea Barrack Obama’s Event You Look Forward www.hoando.com Palace Restaurant and Lounge in Renton Council, for his in 2008. Few people know this successful commitment to To Attending Each Year Hoan trav- businessman and entrepreneur also gives the community els across back generously to the community, a duty and inspiring Tet in Seattle’s Lunar North America he remains humble about. others to engage New Year celebration speaking at in volunteer ser- www.tetinseattle.org colleges and vice. Jerry Lee high schools Favorite “Mom and Pop” Business was also named Tet in Seattle is an all-volunteer non-profit on the topics Mutual Fish Company Seattle Mariner organization committed to producing a of leadership 2335 Rainier Ave., S., Seattle, WA 98144 “2011 Fan of quality annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year development, (206) 322-4368 | www.mutualfish.com the Year” for festival at the Seattle Center. For 15 years, career success, his charity work with the Mariners. His Tet in Seattle has coordinated the cultural and personal This is a second year efforts to support breast cancer research festival, which draws over 15,000 visitors motivation. win for the Mutual is a personal one and has dedicated from all over the Puget Sound to promote After publish- Fish Company, a retail his resources and time to the Susan G. and preserve Vietnamese culture through ing his book, and wholesale sea- Komen for the Cure Foundation. He and the arts, music, performances, and foods “Succeeding in the Real World,” Hoan food market owned his company have raised over a million unique to Vietnam. Tet in Seattle employs Do has been fiercely committed to trav- and managed by dollars to the Komen cause. He is also 40 year-round, all-volunteer staff, as well eling the nation sharing practical advice three generations of appreciated for his dedication to chari- as dozens of volunteers during the Tet that will help students to succeed in and the Yoshimura family ties and causes of the Chinese and Asian event. In addition to winning the Seafair’s out of school. For his work around the for nearly 65 years – American communities. Growing up in Community Spirit award, Tet in Seattle was country and in the community, Verizon since 1947. The busi- an impoverished Portland, Ore. neighbor- recently selected by Mayor Mike McGinn Wireless recently presented Hoan with ness was kept a small hood and counting tragedies in his life and the Seattle Arts Commission for the the Motivator Award. Whether he’s speak- that have encouraged him to give back prestigious 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award in ing at a leadership conference or mentor- generously without considering what will recognizing the organization’s impact and ing youth in the community, Hoan has Mutual Fish patriarch, Dick Yoshimura. be given in return, has become his rally- contribution to the community. TIS aims to dedicated his life to making a difference Photo credit: Ed Tan. ing call and philosophy. extend its leadership in building stronger in those he comes into contact with.

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In 2008, Michael Woo founded Got Green, a grassroots group in the Seattle area that promotes the movement for an equitable, green economy as the best way to fight poverty and global warm- ing at the same time. From releasing a widely praised report, “Women in the Green Economy: Voices from Southeast Seattle,” to winning federal stimulus dollars to train low-income workers of color in energy efficiency and home weatherization; organiz- ing for more access to healthy food, to empowering tenants of color to fight for equal access to green and healthy homes, Got Green under Woo’s leadership has quickly established itself as an Left: Got Green trainees listen on during a press conference in Spring 2011. Above: Miichael Woo speaks at a Got Green authentic voice from communities of color that fight for equity graduation. Photo credit: Puget Sound Sage. and opportunity in the new green economy. INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 —— 11 Favorite Community Center Best Advocate for API Health The Asian Counseling And International Community Referral Service (ACRS) Health Services (ICHS) 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., 720 8th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 Seattle, WA 98144 | (206) 695-7600 | (206) 788-3700 | www.ichs.com www.acrs.org The International Community Health The Asian Counseling and Referral Service Services (ICHS) is the largest Asian and (ACRS) was founded in 1973 out of grass- Pacific Islander non-profit commu- roots efforts. During that time, Asian nity health center in Washington state with a location in south Seattle and the Chinatown/International District. For over 35 years, ICHS has offered a full range of primary medical, dental, and preven- tive health education services, as well as Chinese Traditional Medicine. A cul- turally-competent and multilingual sup- port staff make the clinic a one-of-a-kind health center for the needs of the Asian American community in Seattle. DREAM HOUSE FOR KOI ENTHUSIASTS

Favorite Writer Designed originally by koi enthusiast and Alan Lau 8328 NE 187th Way Seattle architect, Erik Klepp, as his private www.iexaminer.org Pacific Americans (APA) were at risk for Kenmore, WA 98028 residence. misdiagnosis and received inadequate Alan Lau has served as the Arts Editor for care from mainstream mental health ser- With views of Lake Washington and the the Examiner for over thirty years and tire- vice providers unfamiliar with APA cul- Olympic mountains, this custom built house is lessly promoted the Asian American arts tures and languages. Since then, ACRS has situated at the crest of the prestigious Westhill scene, paving the way for countless artists. grown to provide a continuum of social He worked for decades to gain visibil- Place community, near the end of a cul-de-sac. services for primarily low-income, immi- ity and respect for Asian American musi- grant, refugee, American-born Asians and cians, artists, authors, chefs, and perform- An indoor koi pond eliminates the problems of Pacific Islanders. Today, ACRS offers 13 ers. Alan Lau, the artist, writer and poet, fallen leaves and debris and the dangers of programs and serves over 23,000 people helped forge a new identity in Seattle of predators. Flexible floor plan with five poten- annually. ACRS’ mission is to promote the Asian American artist — a true pioneer tial bedrooms offers true versatility. Chef’s social justice and the well-being and in the community. kitchen with slab granite counter tops, stain- empowerment of APA individuals, fami- lies and communities — including immi- less steel appliances, double convection oven, grants, refugees and native-born — by walk-in pantry and adjacent mud room developing, providing and advocating for Favorite Local SQUARE FEET connecting to the spacious, extra depth, 3 car innovative community-based multilingual Newscaster/Journalist 4620 garage. Over-sized master bedroom and and multicultural services. The agency’s bathroom suite have an attached private largely bilingual, bicultural staff of over Lori Matsukawa BEDROOMS balcony. Home theater. Whole house, built in 200 collectively speak over 40 languages www.king5.com 5 sound system. Decks on both levels. Steam and dialects. room indoor and hot tub outdoors on the lower The iconic Japanese American reporter BATHROOMS deck provide choices for relaxation. Outdoor currently co-anchors KING 5 News week- 4 cascading waterfall with lily pond accents the nights at 10 p.m. on KONG and KING 5 Favorite Executive Director manicured landscaping around the house. News at 11 on KING 5. Matsukawa was YEAR BUILT Khanh Vu, Tet in Seattle first hired at KING 5 in 1983 as a reporter www.tetinseattle.org 2004 and helped establish the Seattle branch of For more information the Asian American Journalist’s Association VIEWS Born in Saigon toward the end of Vietnam (AAJA). In 2005, Lori Matsukawa was (425) 894-0879 conflict, Khanh Vu had an opportunity to Lake Washington & given the “Lifetime Achievement Award” Olympic Mountain [email protected] immigrate to America in the early 1990s from the AAJA for mentoring aspiring and reunite with journalists and was inducted into the FOR SALE BY OWNER For more photos of the house, visit his family and University of Washington Communication further his edu- Department’s Alumni Hall of Fame. She $795,000 http://bit.ly/rDcnKF cation. He said has been honored by numerous other he always felt organizations for her dedication to the blessed for this community, including dedicating time to great opportunity the Japanese American community and in life and wants co-chairing a committee that built the to give back to Japanese Cultural and Community Center the community of Washington. by volunteer- ing his time to non-profit orga- Favorite Youth Advocate/Leader nizations. One of his proudest Sherry Williams contributions by far is with Tet in Seattle, Technology Access Foundation (TAF) a non-profit cultural and community 4436 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118 capacity building organization, in which (206) 725-9095 | www.techaccess.org he is currently serving as its executive director. He helped build the organiza- Although not an API, Sherry Williams is tion’s signature Tet Festival into one of still a great contributor and besides, the the biggest cultural events in the Pacific voters have spoken! Williams is currently INDOOR KOI POND 8500 GALLON CAPACITY Northwest. Under his guidance, Tet in the deputy director for the Technology Seattle has doubled in size in the past Access Foundation, a non-profit that year and expanded its charter to include works to educate K-12 students of color many year round community service in STEM and prepare them for college projects. Today, Tet in Seattle is well and careers. She also has served on the known as one of youngest, most respect- Burst for Prosperity Advisory board since ed volunteer organizations in the greater 2007 and is presently the treasurer. Burst’s Puget Sound area. He said he genuinely mission is to reduce poverty and build hopes that his work will inspire younger prosperity in Washington State for families kids, especially the 3rd generation of by collaborating with a variety of orga- CHEF’S KITCHEN & WALK-IN PANTRY DINING ROOM Vietnamese Americans to take an active nizations and government that focus on role at shaping the community’s future. initiatives to impact change. 12 ­—— December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER IE EDITORIAL ing tours in America lutionary statesman and the determined show him at cities revolutionary soldier is compelling. and towns from San A nice supplement to the movie 100 Years Francisco to Denver, would be to see the short documentary Seattle to Chicago, available through the Chinese Historical and New York to St. Society of America called: “Sun Yat-sen: Louis. Because of An American Legacy” by Connie Young his leadership and Yu. It features archival footage of the influence, Chinese first “10-10” parade in San Francisco in over 70 cities that took place in 1911, many histori- and towns through- cal photographs, and a clear narrative out the U.S. in the explaining the role Chinese in America 1900’s formed secret played in the 1911 Revolution. Like the How Chinese in societies and raised movie, this documentary also includes funds for the 1911 mention of the successor to Sun Yat-sen’s Revolution in China. presidency, the treacherous Yuan Shikai, America Helped Create With this in who wanted to return China to Imperial mind, my appre- rule by declaring himself Emperor for a Revolution in China ciation of the life. The reaction to him in America was Dr. Sun Yat-sen movie “1911” was to shoot and kill his envoy on the streets enhanced. It played of San Francisco. To add further credence briefly in Seattle Chinese in America had in the revolution, BY AL YOUNG (about a week at the Regal Meridian 16 there are even pictures of Huang Xing IE Contributor on 7th Ave, and the Regal Parkway 12 in (Hsing), the revolution’s military com- Tukwila). My wife and I went on October mander, posing with Chinese residents of This year is the 100th anniversary of the 10 to celebrate “10-10” and the 100th small towns in California as late as 1914 overthrow of over 4,000 years of dynastic anniversary of the revolution. It was (3 years after the successful uprising). rule in China by revolutionaries led by refreshing to see that the film got most of So what’s the big deal? Why do I care? Sun Yat-sen. For the past 100 years, Oct the history correct, and that the Chinese I didn’t take part in any of this. Well, I’m 10th (“10-10”) has been celebrated with in America were not left out. Made in proud to say that it is part of my family huge parades and fanfare throughout the mainland China, co-directed and pro- history. My grandfather was one of those world, but especially in the United States. duced by Jackie Chan, the movie did not Chinese in America that participated in the Why? Because even the recently released disappoint us. 1911 Revolution. He was appointed by Chinese epic film “1911,” starring Jackie “1911” opens with a scene in San Sun Yat-sen to lead the San Jose, California Chan, gets it right — the majority of the Francisco focusing on an impassioned Dr. chapter of the secret revolutionary society funds for one of the greatest revolutions in Sun Yat-sen asking for support from an that became the Kuomintang. We have his history came from Chinese in America. In overflow audience of overseas Chinese. An records of all the monies that he received one of the opening scenes, this mainland irate merchant stands up and shouts, “Why from Chinese field hands, fruit picker, Chinese film showed Dr. Sun preparing to should we support you? We’re here in laborers, and house servants around San give a speech to gain support for the revo- America. Why should we care about your Jose and Santa Clara Valley. He and his lution to a large audience of Chinese in cause in China?” Dr. Sun replies, “Our friends would personally solicit donations. a huge hall flanked with American flags. faces mark us as Chinese. We’ve faced dis- Most supporters would give up 10 cents The 1911 revolution in China, celebrated crimination and bullying. This is because to 25 cents of their dollar a day wages to on October 10 for the 100th time this the country that bears our faces has long support the revolution. One of his best year, was largely funded and supported by been weak and corrupt.” He convinces friends was Buck Hoy, the man who shot Chinese in America. his fellow Cantonese that his fight was to death the envoy sent to America by the As a young man, Dr. Sun was educated in their fight, and his cause was just, noble, treacherous Yuan Shikai. I got to meet Buck Hawaii and deeply influenced by Abraham and, worth the sacrifice of their hard- Hoy when I was 14 and he was in his late Lincoln and the ideals of American democ- earned daily wages. The film continues 60’s, and still living in seclusion on a farm, racy. He gathered followers who believed by juxtaposing his speeches with scenes protected by all the Chinese who knew that dynastic rule in China should be ended of revolutionaries in China with limited him. And I was as proud to have met him and replaced with a Republic, “of the resources risking and sacrificing their lives. as I would be to meet the soldier who shot people, for the people, and by the people.” It is a splendid film, gripping and moving. Osama Bin Laden. It did not take long for the Manchu rulers It succeeds in bringing the Revolution of My grandfather was a revolutionary. of China to put a $1,000,000 price on his 1911 to life. It tells of heroes and villains, head and force him to travel in secrecy. honor and treachery. It helps chronicle For those who missed “1911” in the theater, But he would constantly surface in the the year in which imperial rule ended and there are numerous sources for viewing it Architects, United States where he helped form secret marked the beginning of modern China. on the internet, including on Netflix. DVD societies throughout the country while trav- Jackie Chan plays Huang Xing (Hsing), Dr. copies of “Sun Yat-sen at Liberty’s Door: eling with a U.S. passport that showed Sun’s right hand man, a courageous sol- An American Legacy” can be purchased Consultants he was born in Hawaii. He was actually dier, and leader of the revolutionary army. through the Chinese Historical Society of & Contractors born in Guangdong. Maps of his fundrais- The friendship between the visionary revo- America (CHSA) at: www.chsa.org. KCLS Library Contract Information Available Online! NEWS PULSE > > > > > > > > > www.kcls.org/buildings a disciplined imperative. In recent years, the rising cost Asian American Entrepreneurship: An Asset pursuit of edu- of healthcare has inhibited entrepreneurs’ Information about KCLS construction and to the Nation’s Economy cation, and an ability to expand their teams. 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New Releases fastest growing community in the U.S. As entrepreneurs generate $300 billion in preneur community has an opportunity to The King County Library System recognizes leading actors in the U.S. economy, Asian sales, providing jobs for more than 2 mil- take a leadership role in the U.S. economic strength and value within our communities, American entrepreneurs’ contributions cut lion workers. As the U.S. faces difficult recovery. Today’s difficult economic envi- and we encourage all interested and quali ed across all segments. They are innovators in economic times, these contributions are a ronment challenges us all to step forward service providers to review our public bid technology start-ups in Silicon Valley; they vital catalyst to economic recovery. and help others, to mentor those who construction opportunities. operate restaurants and convenience stores “As an entrepreneur who is running a are aspiring to be entrepreneurs, and to Contact Kelly Iverson in neighborhoods across the U.S.; and they global business, I can relate to the challeng- share knowledge and expertise with those Facilities Assistant run medical clinics, often in underserved es and opportunities entrepreneurs face in who lack resources. The AAPI community communities. Fundamental to this mosaic indeed has the capacity and talent to have [email protected] or 425.369.3308 an increasingly competitive global market- of entrepreneurial success stories is a set of place,” said Syed. “Attracting and retaining an impact that transcends communities, if core characteristics: a strong work ethic, top talent is often the most critical business not the world.” INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER December 7, 2011 - December 20, 2011 —— 13 NEWS PULSE > > > > > > IE CLASSIFIEDS Employment Employment A Record Number of Asian Americans Running for Congress

A record number of Asian nal challengers marks a def- Americans are running for inite political tipping point Congress next year, reflecting for our community.” There population gains and a grow- are 11 members of the U.S. Come join the Washington State Washington State Convention Center ing sense of the need to flex House and two in the U.S. Convention Center! (WSCC), located in downtown Seattle, political muscle, reports USA Senate who have Asian, is accepting applications for On-Call Today. Republican Ranjit Native Hawaiian or Pacific Admissions Attendant: Take tickets, Event Set-Up Personnel. Responsi- “Ricky” Gill has already out- Islander ancestry, according check guests credentials, provide di- bilities include manual tasks relating raised Democratic incum- to the Congressional Research rectionsand general information. to setting meeting rooms and event bent Rep. Jerry McNerney Service. Only one — Rep. support. Requires HS diploma or GED in California’s newly config- Steve Austria of Ohio — is a Transportation Attendant: Check and min of 6 mos. exp in hospitality or credentials of exhibitors entering the event set-up activities preferred. Appli- ured 9th District. In Illinois, Republican. Larry Shinagawa, facility via loading areas, monitor/con- two Democrats — Raja cants must be available to work flexible director of the Asian trol loading dock access and respond hours including weekends, evenings Krishnamoorthi and Tammy William Tong is running American studies program at to inquiries about daily activities. and nights. Duckworth —- are vying in for a U.S. Senate seat in the University of Maryland, Connecticut. the new 8th District. And attributes the growth of Asian Event Set-up Personnel: Assist in Visit www.wscc.com for further info or two current Asian-American American candidates in part the set-up of meeting rooms and event to download an application. Apps are officeholders — U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono to the “Americanization” of younger support during events. Requires HS also available at the WSCC Service of Hawaii and state Rep. William Tong of generations and their realization that diploma or GED, excellent customer Entrance, 9th and Pike, Mon-Fri, 8am Connecticut, both Democrats — are run- elected officials can have impact. “Asian service skills, prefer hospitality expe- – 5pm. WSCC application must be ning for U.S. Senate seats. Americans are increasingly going into rience. These are on-call positions. completed for consideration. Jobline: In all, at least 19 Asian American and politics because politicians can make Applicants must be available to work (206) 694-5039. EOE. Pacific Islander (AAPI) candidates have people’s lives different,” Shinagawa said. flexible hours including weekends, declared their bids for Congress so far in “They realize that civic participation is evenings, & nights. the 2012 election cycle, up from eight very important.” Today, an estimated 17.3 To inquire about posting a candidates in 2010. “You can’t call us million people of Asian descent live in Visit www.wscc.com for further info or to download an app. Apps are also classified, please contact invisible anymore,” said Gloria Chan, the United States, comprising 5.6 percent available at the WSCC Service En- president and CEO of the Asian Pacific of the population, according to the U.S. trance, 9th and Pike, Mon-Fri, 8:00 [email protected] American Institute for Congressional Census Bureau. The largest subgroups (in a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WSCC apps must be or call (206) 624-3925 ext. 1 Studies (APAICS), which compiled the order) are Chinese Americans, followed completed for consideration. Jobline: data. “This spike in AAPI congressio- by Filipino Americans and Asian Indians. (206) 694-5039. EOE.

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It’s a way for me to Ensemble Theater. Wilson was a character continue challenging myself and my lim- who communicated not just through words its. I’ve been pretty lucky in this town to but sounds, gestures, and mannerisms. get cast in parts that normally wouldn’t be He was like an animal: all instincts. Great given to an ethnic or Asian actor. Seattle’s script, great actors, great director and great great when it comes to hiring people for audiences. It was one of the few shows that their talent, not just their looks. I did that was also very profitable. IE: What challenges have you faced in IE: What role is at the top of your wish working as an actor? And how have you list to portray in the future, and why? Do addressed those challenges? you have any plans to bring this role to Tagavilla: I never stop learning as an actor fruition (i.e. self-production, member’s and as a person. For me, continuing to project, etc)? audition and getting cast is the best edu- Tagavilla: I just finally did it!! It’s called cation I can get. I’ve never been a person “A Lie of the Mind” by Sam Shepard, and who takes a lot of classes and buries played at ACT Theater from September 8th Play By Play himself in books about the craft. I learn thru October 1st. It’s been over ten years only by doing and seeing other actors and that I’ve been trying to make this show directors. They are my professors. happen. It was the last show I did at the A Filipino Actor University of Washington before graduat- IE: How do you balance theater work with ing and I thought the lead role of Jake was Reflects on His other types of work? a challenge I had to take. I was obsessed. Tagavilla: I have a day job. My mom has The character experiences every emotion always been concerned about where the a human being can have in this play and Theater Work money is coming from and my dad’s kind it’s exhausting. Rob West directed it, and of the hippie. I think I’ve found a nice cohe- he and his wife, Jennessa, helped me pro- BY ROXANNE RAY Actor Ray Tagavilla sion of work and play in my life so far. duce it. It was a dream come true for me IE Contributor and I’ll never forget it. IE: Who are your favorite theater col- leagues in Seattle to work with, and why? IE: What is your biggest lifetime goal in After beginning his acting career Tagavilla: An old high school friend of Tagavilla: Rob West is the director I’ve theatre? in 1996, actor Ray Tagavilla has been mine named Pete Michaud did a favor for worked with in this town the most, so Tagavilla: To always have this as a part performing on Seattle stages for over a me (I forget what it was). When it was time there is a strong relationship there — of my life and maybe even do this for a decade. Born in the Philippines, Tagavilla for me to pay back, he asked me to audi- almost to the point of us finishing each living. earned a BA degree in Drama at the tion for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” I other’s sentences. He’s an English major University of Washington and has por- of course refused at first, but I eventually so he knows how to speak to me quickly IE: What would you most like the public trayed classical and contemporary roles relented since it was a matter of honor. I and clearly to keep things moving. We to know about the acting profession? Or for a dozen Seattle theatre companies. auditioned and got the part of Demetrius. also have the same type of humor, which about your career in particular? He has deployed skills onstage including The rest is history. helps. As far as actors, there are way too Tagavilla: The arts are my outlet. I get to stage combat and playing the clarinet, and many to mention. I love them all for a act out and feel emotions in an arena that recently agreed to share his thoughts about IE: You’ve done a mix of classical and variety of reasons. is, at times, the antithesis of me. It keeps his acting career with the Examiner: contemporary work. What draws you to me in check; it keeps me sane; it keeps audition for a particular role or play? IE: What has been your favorite role that me aware. Without it, I would’ve died a IE: What inspired you to become an actor? Tagavilla: I have a tendency to try to go for you’ve portrayed? Why? long time ago.

She not only recre- The story is intense, sometimes shockingly raw, ates a world lost to Books: time, but also revives the ghosts of the past. and never is a moment lost. She expresses an The final chapter is Japanese Picture especially haunting emotionally intense tale with what it was like and unique because to be a young Japanese woman dropped into a of its perspective. The Brides are WWII evacuation of Japanese from the strange and hostile world... West Coast forces the Given a Voice departure of these emotions, and speaks with a corporate picture brides and their Japanese fami- “we” throughout her narration. lies. Otsuka’s Japanese protagonists and in “The Buddha Taking on the multiple voices of the their corporate “we” voice again become first person plural, she embodies them and ghosts and disappear from the narrative. weaves them into a singular spirit. Telling We then hear the voices of the remaining in the Attic” hundreds of different women’s experienc- Caucasian American residents, as they es, with almost every sentence, the char- experience a world without Japanese, left acter shifts into another, with yet another in the vacuum of their departure. BY PAUL MORI facet added to a multi-faceted gemstone This is no mere book, but a reading IE Contributor ever growing as the narrative progresses. experience. “The Buddha in the Attic” The author never surrenders her cor- cannot be measured by its grammatical While the basic story of Japanese pic- porate “we” voice, and with that singular simplicity, or by its number of pages. Its ture brides in the first decades of the 20th “we,” she embraces all those Japanese weight and heft transcend its physical Century is well-known, what exactly their picture brides, leaving not a single soul size. Julie Otsuka again shows that she is experience was like and how they felt is ment camps of World War II. behind. The one first person plural voice a writer’s writer. far less familiar. Author Julie Otsuka takes The language and voice of the book speaks for all of those Japanese who ever From the first page, like her characters, on the challenge of speaking their voices must be mentioned. Like her skillfully dreamed, suffered, and endured the real- the reader enters into her spirit world. and in doing so, she vividly revives their crafted, distinctive, and well received first ity of the life as emigrant wives, mothers, Writing about the August Festival for the spirits into her latest novel, “The Buddha book, “When the Emperor was Divine,” and evacuees. dead (“Obon”) and their spirits, she writes: in the Attic.” her writer’s voice is truly unique. But Propelling the narrative forward is And at the end of that day, when it The story is intense, sometimes shock- Otsuka is not a one-trick pony. Although Otsuka’s remarkably simple prose and was time for them to leave, we set paper ingly raw, and never is a moment lost. She the writing style here is related to the structure, with common repetition of sen- lanterns afloat on the river to guide them expresses an emotionally intense tale with earlier work, it is more like a relative from tences that is reminiscent of the gospel safely home. For they were Buddhas now, what it was like to be a young Japanese a distant shore, just as her new novel’s preacher style. With lightening speed effi- who resided in the Land of Bliss. woman dropped into a strange and hos- protagonists are. ciency, the reader is nearly drawn into the Putting the book down upon reading tile world, where even the husbands to Whereas convention often calls for a whirlwind of the story at an almost frantic its last page, readers, too, will reside in be are almost as alien as the nightmarish story of one symbolic composite charac- pace. Yet never do simple sentence struc- Julie Otsuka’s land of bliss. world they wake up in. From this moment ter to stand for all, Otsuka does the very tures distract, nor bore, but for (because of fractured dreams upon their arrival in opposite. There is no one identifiable of) Ostuka’s masterful hand for words and “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka America, these women travel into build- character; rather, she sweeps together images which sustain the story’s electrify- has been nominated for the National ing new lives and finally into the intern- a plethora of women’s experiences and ing energy. Book Award. IE ARTS Despite its detailed coverage biggest bank. Second is prone to uncon- of a tumultuous China at the turn trollable temper tantrums that cloud his of the century, “Empire of Silver” judgment and hurls him headfirst into a is really a love story. While epic horrifying accident. As for Fourth, he’s The Epic Tale of a events like the Boxer Rebellion rendered useless after experiencing an Say What? unfolded during the last days of the unbearable personal tragedy that involves Facebook, Twitter, Qing Dynasty, this film’s focus is his new bride. That leaves Third, his & Website Readers Powerful Family about boy meeting girl, boy falling father’s least favorite because of the boy’s in love with girl; then, boy having artistic dalliances which is only exacer- SOUND OFF! to choose between girl and mon- bated by Third’s falling in love with his “ is Revealed in ey—most of the money in China, young tutor, a woman his father eventu- Become our fan on Facebook that is. ally takes from him and marries. Third is facebook.com/internationalexaminer Based on one novel of a tril- also way too compassionate towards the “Empire of Silver” ogy written by Cheng Yi about impoverished locals that his father grudg- Follow us on the “Chinese Wall Street,” Empire ingly feeds rice porridge to. @iExaminer BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY of Silver spotlights the dysfunc- As Third, actor/singer/dancer Aaron IE Contributor tional Kang family, owners of Tian- Kwok, known as “Hong Kong’s Michael Cheng-Yuan bank in 1899 Shangxi Jackson” plays a character not unlike his Province. With additional branch- own. His bio states that Kwok’s father “Diem, this is my favorite article es in Beijing and Shanghai, the wanted his son to join his gold retail busi- so far! The fact that you called Kang’s inherited empire demands ness, but one of Kwok’s brothers agreed your mom out for wearing her a high degree of responsibility for to do so instead and freed Kwok to pur- hair net/shower cap brought me maintaining it and appeasing the sue an entertainment career. Although he to tears. Tears of laughter! Keep ancestors who created it. (Note plays Third with sobriety in scenes where throwing the family under the bus that money transfers, profit shar- he clashes with Lord Kang, Kwok also for the sake of a great article!” ing and the CEO system were all demonstrates an incredible tenderness -- Angella Ly invented by the “piaohao” — the whenever he’s acting with his stepmother/ In response to the Letter from the Editor, “It’s original bankers of Shanxi who lover (Hao Lei). were considered merchant class Five years in the making, this pan- Tough to Follow in a Parent’s Footsteps,” by and looked down on, although oramic film was shot over four and a half Diem Ly, posted on Facebook. extremely wealthy.) months on location in 13 cities and four Against the background of black- provinces with post-production conducted mailing opium-addicted prostitutes, in nine countries. Majestic scenes include “These are all such beautiful forbidden divorces, unwanted for- lonely stretches of the great Gobi Desert; eign missionaries, class warfare dust kicked up by galloping horses; lung- dishes! So nice to read about and rebellions, Lord Kang (Zhang ing, snarling wolves and big-eyed, burly the family and history behind Tielin) struggles to preserve his fam- camels. Authentic antiques were bor- the inspirations.” ily’s wealth managed by his many rowed from museums and real structures, -- “Magic of Spice” handlers whose Confucian practic- like the 500 year-old Ming Building and In response to the IE article, “Food For Thought” es make them loyal yet somewhat 700 year-old Yuan Dynasty Bridge, were by Tanantha Couilliard, posted on Facebook. edgy as they’re allowed to visit also used. their wives only once every three An international cast and crew fea- years. But, just in case anything ture the aforementioned Zhang Tielin, goes awry with the money, there’s a who is a British citizen, and Hapa “Tu Vo is my best friend. She has ton of silver buried in the backyard Chinese/Canadian actress Jennifer Tilly. a strong will and is a smart girl. of the estate. Unfortunately, Tilly has a small, awkward I hope someday she might go Lord Kang’s four sons, addressed role as an American missionary (Mrs. far. Do your best my friend! I’m as First Master, Second, Third and Landdeck) spurning her wifely duties and proud of you!” Fourth, are groomed encouraging Madam Kang towards her -- Nina Vu to take over the own independence through the use of a family business and brutal form of birth control. In response to the on-line IE article “Goodwill sustain the approv- Taiwanese director Christina Yao, who Hunting: A Recent Immigrant from Vietnam al of their depart- was educated in the U.S., is best known is Given Hope” by Candace Winegard. ed ancestors. But for her theatrical work. A resident of Palo things go horribly Alto California, Yao wears more than a wrong as one by few hats in this production — including “You featured three favorite one each becomes producing and co-writing the script along places in the ID/Chinatown! Glad incapacitated. with novelist Cheng Yi. Yao’s dedication to know they have the 2nd gen- First is born to making such an ambitious film is a mute and also has testament to her commitment to narrative, eration taking over. I’ve gone to nonviolent Buddhist although too many sub-plots make it easy Kau Kau for decades. I enjoy the beliefs that would to get lost. Still, Yao tells one extraordi- newer places — Phnom Penh preclude any attach- narily lovely, love story. (especially since I bought Sam ment to the mate- Ung’s book “I Survived the Killing rial world. Bummer, “Empire of Silver” opened Dec. 2, 2011 at Fields”) and the New An Dong when your family the AMC Pacific Place. For more informa- (and Lucky An Dong) are con- owns the country’s tion, visit: www.empireofsilver.com. nected by clan name (Luke) so Hao Lei As Madam Kang in “Empire of Silver.” I want to support all their busi- nesses. Thanks for a nice read on all three places.” -- Bettie Luke A word from In response to the on-line IE article “A your community We have proudly served as your local Asian 2nd Generation Takes Over Mom-and-Pop newspaper Pacific American voice for over 35 years Shops” by Atia Musazay. Help us continue our mission as the only non-profit pan-Asian American community news source in the country by giving back today. “Great article from @iExamin- Donate Donate at www.iexaminer.org • Expanded editorial coverage by 30%, profiling the er on how a student’s life was unique concerns and accomplishments of our Seattle changed by our free job training and APA community. and college prep classes.” With your support, in 2011, we: -- Seattle Goodwill Without you, there’s no IE. 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