(USAW)--June 30, 2009--The U.S. Census Bureau opened one of three data capture centers that will process the 2010 Census questionnaires as they are mailed back by households across the nation. The 236,500-square-foot facility will bring
more than 2,500 jobs to Baltimore County, Md.
(USAW)--June 25, 2009--The South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) and SAJA Group Inc. are pleased to announce the winners of the association's 2009 scholarships, as well as the finalists in its annual journalism awards contest.
(USAW) -- June 25 2009 -- The National Japanese American Historical Society in San Francisco's Japantown will host a special tribute Saturday, June 27 in honor of the late poet and activist Al Robles who passed away May 2, 2009.
(USAW)--June 9, 2009--The Asian American Journalists Association is deeply disappointed in the sentencing of journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling in North Korea.
(USAW)--June 9, 2009-- Tim Be Told, the five piece pop-rock band, has been selected as a finalist to perform at Kollaboration New York.
(USAW)--June 8, 2009--The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) today announced the 42 high school students selected from across the country for J Camp, a six-day program that brings together a multicultural group to sharpen their journalism skills and develop media awareness.
(USAW)--June 4, 2009--On June 12 -- one week from tomorrow -- the nation's full-power television stations will switch to all-digital programming. The transition to digital will free up airwaves for broadband and enhanced emergency communications for our police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
(USAW)-- June 1, 2009 --More than 14,000 votes have been cast in the first week of balloting for the Sixth Annual Asian Heritage Awards, far exceeding expectations, according to Rosalynn Carmen, CEO and President of Asia Media Inc., co-producer of the annual event honoring achievement in the Asian Pacific Islander community.
(USAW)--May 29, 2009--On June 3, 2009 nationwide vigils for Asian American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee will be held. The two U.S. journalists, who work for San Francisco-based Current TV - a media venture founded by former Vice President Al Gore, were arrested March 17 near the North Korean border while reporting on refugees living in China.
(USAW)--May 28, 2009--The Asian & Pacific Islander American Forum (APIAHF) today launched the Health Information Network to provide valuable information on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health issues and tools to communicate with advocates, policymakers, community leaders and health organizations.
(USAW)- May 27, 2009 -- AsianWeek today issued a call for contributions from former students and colleagues in remembrance of Professor Ronald Takaki who passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2009 at the age of 70.
(USAW) Ð May 22, 2009 -- POOR NewsNetwork Radio features a special program dedicated to Al Robles, the late Filipino American poet and San Francisco Community Activist who recently passed away on May 2nd. Tune in Monday May 25th to radio station KPFA 94.1 FM at 7:30am PST or listen to streaming audio online at www.kpfa.org as hosts Lisa Gray-Garcia and Tony Robles along with a line-up of special guests pay tribute to Al Robles.
(USAW)--May 22, 2009--
WHAT:Briefing on Census 2010 Participation
WHO:Juana Ponce de Leon, Executive Director, NY Media Coalition
Stacey Cumberbatch, Director Census 2010 NYC,
Tony Farthing, Regional Director, US Census Bureau,
Chung-Wha Hong, Executive Director NY Immigration Coalition
(USAW)--May 21, 2009--Approximately 100,000 people of all ages and races overflowed Larkin Street from McAllister to Ellis Streets to enjoy the sunshine and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in San Francisco on May 16.
(USAW)--May 14, 2009--The Friedman Diabetes Institute of Beth Israel Medical Center and South Asian Health Initiative (SAHI) of NYU's Center for Immigrant Health will present a Roundtable Conference with the focus on “South Asians & Diabetes” on Wednesday, May 20 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Podell Auditorium, Bernstein Pavilion, Beth Israel Medical Center (First Avenue and 16th street).
(USAW)--May 14, 2009--Fifty students from 12 San Francisco Unified School District elementary, middle, and high schools will receive glass plaques for excellence in nutrition and fitness at the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday May 16.
(USAW)--May 13, 2009--WHO:Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Lyrics Born, singer/songwriter Curt Yagi, Planet Infinity's Taekwondo Team, classically-trained storyteller Charlie Chin, and San Francisco's World Team USA Muay Thai Kickboxing Team.
(USAW)--May 12, 2009--Al Robles passed away on May 2, 2009 at the age of seventy-nine. He was born in San Francisco on February 16, 1930 to parents Remidio and Marquita (Escalderon) Robles... more
(USAW)--May 12, 2009--The Asian American Journalists Association is extremely relieved that journalist Roxana Saberi has been released from prison in Iran and will soon be returning home to the United States and her family and friends.
(USAW)--May 11, 2009--When: Saturday May 16, 2009 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Where: San Francisco, California (Civic Center)
Who: Mark Munoz, Filipino-American UFC Fighter
(USAW)--May 7, 2009--Skype, the worldwide leader in Internet communications, recently introduced a new subscription plan that allows unlimited* calling to landlines and cell phones in Hong Kong for just $5.95/month. more...
(USAW)--May 1, 2009--The vast diversity of languages, religions, and cultural traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continues to strengthen the fabric of American society.
(USAW)--April 28, 2009--
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Media Check-in 3:00 p.m.
Doors Open 4:00 p.m.
Show Begins 5:00 p.m.
(USAW)--April 27, 2009 -- Tim Be Told is a 5 piece songwriting power house, whose catchy soulful pop-rock sound elicits unavoidable comparisons with Maroon 5 and the Fray. Since their dorm room days of musical mayhem, the Charlottesville quintet has won UVA's Battle of the Bands, created a booking frenzy on the college music circuit, and garnered major music industry interest. More
(USAW)--April 27, 2009--The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that workers with a bachelor’s degree earned about $26,000 more on average than workers with a high school diploma, according to new figures that outline 2008 educational trends and achievement levels.
(USAW)--April 21, 2009--U.S. Asian Wire, leading Asian targeted news distributor and official newswire for SCAT Productions special benefit performance featuring MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 winner Quest Crew and runner-up Beat Freaks at the Ritz Theatre on May 2nd welcomes Inquirer.net, Asiance Magazine, Asian Journal and Asians in America Magazine as Media Sponsors.
(USAW)--April 16, 2009--SCAT Productions, leading entertainment production company based in New York brings together an all-star event featuring top performers from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crews, Quest Crew and Beat Freaks as they hit the stage for a special benefit performance Saturday May 2nd at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, N.J.
(USAW)--April 9, 2009--Asian Americans comprise a variety of small and fractured markets. But their affluence theoretically makes many of those markets tempting. Various media outlets, based in the United States or abroad, have tried to tap into this potential, with mixed success. More...
(USAW)--April 3, 2009--The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever, featuring Asian American artists, DJs, martial arts, today's Asian pop culture, j-cars, a Muay Thai kickboxing ring, scrumptious food, a karaoke contest, children's area, cultural procession, arts and crafts, anime, free hepatitis B screenings and more!
(USAW)--April 2, 2009--Xoom.com, the fastest growing online money transfer company, is proud to announce a partnership with the China Post, China's national postal system. Xoom.com and China Post, the largest post office system in the world, now offers cash pickup at over 46,000 China Post Office locations.
(USAW)-- April 2, 2009-- Khmer Legacies will be bringing together award-winning chefs to create an evening of sweet, savory, hot and spicy dishes in the 2nd Annual Taste of Southeast Asia.
(USAW)--February 13, 2009--Having drawn such renowned performers as rapper Jin the Emcee, former American Idol contestants Jasmine Trias and Jose "Sway" Penala and Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration is once again inviting talented artists to grace its stages.
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