Tag Archives: Washington

Seattle issues gesture of regret over 1800s anti-Chinese laws

Posted on August 29, 2015 by John

I’ve blogged about apologies in from Congress as well as the State of California regarding the Chinese exclusionary laws. On Monday, August 3rd, 2015, the city of Seattle apologized as well: “The Seattle City Council approved a resolution Monday expressing regret for … Continue reading →

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North Korea Refuses Envoy for Three Americans

Posted on October 21, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

As reported by CBS News, North Korea has refused to allow a high level envoy to retrieve three American citizens from their detainment. The three include Matthew Miller of Bakersfield, CA; Jeffrey Fowle of Miamisburg, Ohio; and Kenneth Bai of … Continue reading →

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Marion Barry Thanks Filipino Nurses, Insults Polish Community

Posted on May 31, 2012 by jasmine

So remember how former Washington DC mayor/current councilman Marion Barry had an issue with “dirty Asian shops” and then beefed with Filipino nurses? It appears he had a change of heart last week when, after being afflicted with a blood … Continue reading →

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