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- 05/27/2025Malia lives in Bellingham, WA and was raised on the island of O’ahu in Hawai’i where she attended Kamehameha Schools. Her Native Hawaiian (kānaka maoli), Chinese, and Croatian ancestry each influenced different aspects of her upbringing, while uniquely framing her lens on the world and the importance of embracing intersectionality. She studied Integrated Social Sciences at the University of Washington and has worked in healthcare for 25 years with a diverse background of experience in critical patient care, clinical research, philanthropy, government… Read more
- 05/16/2025Governor Bob Ferguson proclaims May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Please join CAPAA in celebrating the rich history and traditions of over 949,000 diverse AA-NH/PI peoples in WA State. Download Proclamation
- 05/01/2025Saturday, May 3, 2025 [11am-5pm at Seattle Armory, free to public] Seattle Center Festál presents Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in partnership with the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition (APDC). The festival marks the beginning of the officially proclaimed and recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) of May in the Greater Seattle area. It aims to preserve and promote the culture, heritage, and contributions of Asian Pacific Islanders (API) and Asian Pacific Americans (APA). CAPAA Chair Lydia… Read more
- 04/28/2025If you are interested in starting your own business but not sure where to start, this workshop is for you! You'll be able to connect with peers, learn how to register your business and get your questions answered by WA state business experts who are ready to help you. Details: This workshop is hosted by Kabul Seattle Community Services and the event is free and open to the public. Please register prior to attending. When: April 28, 2025 from 5pm-6pm Where: In person at 1209 Central Ave S, Suite 140, Kent, WA 98032 Event partners: - Kabul Seattle Community Services (KSCS… Read more