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The Man Who Shot Hollywood

News article; during the Seattle International Festival, there will be a tribute to Oscar-winning cinematographer James Wong Howe (1899-1976).

The Silk Road Project

News article; the Silk Road Project is a a musical project directed by Yo-Yo Ma that combines styles, instruments, and music in Eurasia.

True to Their Values, True to Their School, True to Their Friendship

News article; an article about two high school friends, one Caucasian and one Japanese-American, that have stayed friends during the events of World War II and Japanese internment.

Dance of Puppeteers

News article; preview of Ping Chong's puppet play called "Obon: Tales of Rain and Moonlight." (contains article and several photos and pictures)

Racial Mojo

Opinion news article; Over the years, more and more Asian Americans are participating in professional sports and as a result, more and more people are accepting the diversity, especially in Seattle. However, there are still discrimination, as with…

Asian Pacific American Community Voice Awards

A program for the Asian Pacific American Community Voice Awards ceremony. Contains agenda; letters from the state governor, county executive, and mayor; list of sponsorers; and awards profile.

Blue Mountain Feng Shui Institute

Short biography of Shan-Tung Hsu, the founder of Blue Mountain Feng Shui Institute of Seattle, Washington, USA and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Author, source, and date unavailable.

Mak Spared Death for Wah Mee Killings

News article; Kwan Fai "Willie" Mak was spared from death sentence after the murder of 13 people in Wah Mee gambling club in 1983.

The Asian Population: 2000

Booklet; US Census brief of the Asian population in America as of 2000. Contains trends, charts, tables, and graphs.

The Emphasis is not on 'Asian' but 'American'

Internet article; Despite imrpovements in sports regarding Asian American discrimination, a subtle undertone of discrimination still exists as with the 2002 Winter Olympics.