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Uses historical film footage, maps, old photographs, newspaper clippings, comic strips, handbills, and anti-Japanese literature to show the turmoil experienced by Japanese-Americans during World War II. Discusses the use of detention camps, focusing…

Three Generations of Chinese Family Which Figures in Queer Story of Wealth and Oriental Tradition

The story of Chin Gee Hee's grandaughter, Margaret Chin, who was to inherit, but her grandfather didn't want to leave his heritage to a girl.

Philanthropy gets a lift from Microsoft money

Scott Oki, a retire Microsoft millionaire, started Social Venture Partners with Paul Brainerd, to encourage donations to worthy causes, mainly involving children and education.

Peek Into Old Seattle's Chinese Gambling Dens

Chinatown Tour in Seattle's ID offers insights into the history of the area and Seattle's gambling dens.

Kendo: the Sword Way to Build Character

Kendo, a Japanese form of fencing, build character and discipline as well as the body. The Seattle Kendo Dojo meets at the Seattle Buddhist Church in the International District.