Suzuki was describing the décor at the new location of Suehiro Cafe.

and the responses some callers received from emergency dispatchers seemed to imply indifference or annoyance.and Pacific Islander experiences to advance racial and social equity.

The safest communities are those that have the most resources.spewing anti-Chinese and anti-Asian rhetoric.We also call upon the Seattle Police and 911 response to recognize the impact their disregard for our community has not only in eroding our faith in the ability and willingness of law enforcement to adequately serve and protect us.

an Indian student was struck and killed by a police vehicle while crossing the street.Stan Shikuma was quoted by The Seattle Times on the attack and in the Seattle JACL Chapters statement on the incident that the police refused to respond initially despite calls from multiple witnesses.

Our community is hearing that message loud and clear.

This also comes on the heels of further criticism surrounding the Seattle Police DepartmentDespite our policy differences.

senator from California; the longest-tenured female senator in history; and the senior Democratic member of the Senate.She paved the way for a historic number of women to have a seat at the table and a voice in Congress.

She was a champion for equality and a fighter who unwaveringly spoke truth to power.Senate in 1992 to become the first woman to represent California in that body.