By Sung-Min Yi Photographs by Elizabeth Kim On June 28, 2009, President Barack Obama hosted a White House reception commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion, a police-raid-turned-riot considered…
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The Promise of Post-4.29 Leadership
…Ward serves as the director of UCLA Student Media. He writes from Los Angeles. [ad#336] From Rodney King to Barack Obama: America Confronts Another Racial Moment > By Saúl Sarabia…
Obama, Biden endorse S. Asian American CA attorney general for Senate race
…also had Obama’s support. She is a longtime Obama ally, having helped raise money for his Illinois Senate bid. According to the Huffington Post, Harris’ ties to Biden come from…
Obama nominates first Muslim American for federal judge
President Barack Obama recently nominated a Washington, D.C.-based South Asian Muslim attorney to be a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. If confirmed, Abid…
Gary Locke’s "100 Year" Path
…of President Barack Obama has in many ways shattered that glass ceiling. My motto is I can make it easier for people to consider running for office and make it…
Tuesday's Link Attack: Obama Staffer Promoted, Kim Jong Il In Russia
Korean-American named senior counsel to Obama Korea Herald Korean-American Christopher Kang was named last week senior counsel to U.S. President Barack Obama for legislative affairs, according to reports on Tuesday….
Wednesday’s Link Attack: Obama May Return Ancient Korean Seals; Sandra Oh Prepares for ‘Grey’s’ Departure; Legal Experts Outraged by Comfort Women Suit
…The U.S. government may return a set of Korean national treasures, shipped out of the country by an American soldier during the Korean War, when President Barack Obama visits Seoul…
Obama to make first Laos visit, attend G-20 in China
In September, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit Laos, and also participate in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in China, according to the White House. No…
GOP opposes Obama's nomination of Edward Chen for federal judgeship
U.S. Magistrate Edward Chen could be the first Asian American federal judge in the Northern district of California. However, he and his nominator Barack Obama, are facing opposition in the…
On Children’s Day, NKorean Kids Shot Arrows At Pictures Of President Obama
…it. One of the many activities planned for children this past Sunday included shooting arrows at crudely drawn pictures of Barack Obama, as well as what looks like a horrendous…
President Park Geun-hye to Visit White House on June 16
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com South Korean President Park Geun-hye will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama on June 16 during a visit to Washington, the White House announced…
North Korea Releases Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller
…President Barack Obama’s national intelligence director. “It’s a wonderful day for them and their families,” Obama said at the White House following his announcement of his pick for attorney general….
Asians Slower to Seek Immigration Protection
…(Photo courtesy of AP/Seth Wenig) by AMY TAXIN, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Asians have been slower to sign up for President Barack Obama’s reprieve for young immigrants…
President Obama Extends Lunar New Year Greetings
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com President Obama recently expressed his best wishes to all Americans celebrating Lunar New Year this year. In the video message, Obama recalled growing up…
Photos From the State Dinner
…the head table with President Barack Obama and President Lee. Dr. Peter Rhee, who helped save Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after her shooting, (pictured above with wife Emily), was also seated…
