On July 13 the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) held its Annual Picnic at the Wheaton Regional Park for members and friends. Several local officials, including Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Council Member-at-Large George Leventhal and Lily Qi, stopped by to participate in the happy occasion. FAPAC has been having a great year with the National Training Program held …

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With the launch of the N20 engine introduced in the Z4, 528i, the all new 328i, the new TwinPower Turbo 4–cylinder engine is now making its first appearance in the BMW X3 xDrive28i. In keeping with the dynamic overall theme of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles, this new-generation turbocharged engine offers plenty of power, responsive acceleration, torque and low weight for …

For the 2013 model, two new Beetle special editions were introduced. The first was the Beetle Fender Edition. A marriage of icons from the worlds of music and the automobile, the Fender Edition stands out with unique interior and exterior styling. Its distinctively painted dashboard features the quintessential sunburst color of Fender guitars, and the vehicle’s interior is accented with …

Washington, DC – This year’s JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) Convention celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which formally apologized to Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II. The Civil Liberties Act also provided $20,000 in reparations for Japanese American families. A highlight of the conference was a reception at the National Archives …

By Jenny Chen Falls Church, Va. – The sun is setting over the Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Va. Inside, over a hundred Muslims and Jews from the Northern Virginia community are seated around round tables, listening to the Muslim call to prayer, led by high schooler Mohammed Aarif Abdul Kareem. It is Iftar, the breaking of the fast …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Washington, D.C.–House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (CA) and Majority Leader Eric Cantor led fellow legislators at a Republican Meetup with Korean Americans, celebrating the strong 60-year alliance of the United States and South Korea. They joined other Republican Members of Congress in emphasizing that the two nations and peoples share the same values of …

By Mary Tablante Watches for the Blind BOSTON—MIT graduate student and Korean American Hyungsoo Kim designed a watch that doesn’t require vision or sound; the watch allows people to check time without having to look at a watch or cellphone. Kim calls the watch a “timepiece,” not a watch, because “you don’t have to watch this to know the time.” …

Asian American LEAD’s (AALEAD) DC Elementary School Summer Program *This poem is a piece from AALEAD’s DC Elementary School Summer Program “I Am ME” workshop which focuses on helping youth explore identity through creative writing and visual arts. “I am…” By: Joline, rising 3rd grader I am Responsible and Respectful I wonder how dinosaurs died I hear people talking I see …

By Niharika Chibber Joe Several years ago, my intern from Mongolia worriedly inquired, “Why are poor people in America so fat?” The question threw me – was it even politically correct to use the words “poor” or “fat” anymore? Growing up in India, I did not recall seeing “poor” people who were “fat.” Quite to the contrary, in fact. In …

By Seth Karafin Self-esteem is one of the most misunderstood things in personal mental health. Often, it is used to describe others in a negative way. As in, “She has low self-esteem.” Or “Only people with low self-esteem would do that.” There are three common misconceptions about self-esteem, and all of them can be very damaging. One is that self-esteem …

By Jasmine Ma, L. Ac. WHAT Don’t eat the same things every day. The more varieties of food the better, because they all provide different types of nutrients – vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, etc. Eat a balanced diet with as many vegetables as possible.  Eat 2-3 times as many vegetables as fruit, and make sure to eat fresh …

This morning, President Obama met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) at the White House to discuss a range of important issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.  The President thanked CAPAC for their work to expand the middle class within AAPI communities and among all Americans, and said that he looks forward to continuing …

By Lily Qi We often hear public leaders say “our diversity is our strength,” which has become somewhat a cliché over the years. While I don’t doubt their sincerity in believing what they say, I wonder how many truly understand what it means to have a large, diverse, and global population in their communities. This past weekend, I attended the …

WASHINGTON, DC – On July 16, 2013 President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·         Kent Hirozawa – Member, National Labor Relations Board ·         Nancy Schiffer – Member, National Labor Relations Board President Obama said, “The National Labor Relations Board is responsible for enforcing protections that are fundamental to growing the economy and creating jobs from the middle …

Asian Fortune newspaper is the only English language newspaper targeting the entire Asian and Pacific American (APA) community in the DC metropolitan area since 1993. We are seeking local writers of APA heritage from DC, Maryland, and Virginia to contribute their poetry to our upcoming issue. THEMES September 2013 – Education: What types of education exist? How can education help …

by: Min Kang, D.C. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis and is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint. While osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects the joints in your neck, lower back, shoulders, knees, hips, and hands. Why does the joint start to break down? …

by Suchi Rudra Like the food we eat and the air we breathe, what we wear is an inextricable part of our every day lives. But whether we shop for simple, affordable garments or trendy outfits with a famous label, our clothes are actually chock full of chemicals that can be hazardous to our health. Most of the clothing manufactured …

By Michelle Phipps-Evans Washington, DC – Hundreds of well-wishers converged at the Mayflower Hotel in NW Washington, D.C. on June 22nd to reminisce and to celebrate the birthday of an icon. The elegantly dressed audience dined on salmon and Angus beef, and enjoyed birthday cake and lively conversations. They came to celebrate the 88th birthday of Anna Chennault, chairwoman for …

By Jennie L. Ilustre The Appreciation Reception, hosted recently by the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA), paid tribute to the rich diversity in the District. Indeed, Chancellor Kaya Henderson noted, “We are an international community.”            The event also highlighted the major contribution of Asian Pacific Americans in the field of education in the mainstream in general, …

LANDOVER, Md.—An estimated 1.5 percent of Asian Americans live with epilepsy today and one in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. More people live with epilepsy than with autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy–combined.     Despite the fact that millions of Americans, including many Asian Americans, have this chronic medical condition, …

For more than 50 years, Ms. Lee has worked as a tireless advocate for the Metropolitan Washington region and has supported some of DC’s biggest projects, including the Walter E. Washington Convention center and The Verizon Center.  Through her contributions as a business owner and leader, Ms. Lee worked to usher in a new era of cultural growth and opportunity …

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