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Jewels of Asia Gala on May 1 to recognize entrepreneurs from diverse communities
Asian American Chamber of Commerce has received a number of submissions for the 2020 “Jewels of Asia” Chamber Gala Awards which will recognize outstanding entrepreneurs from diverse communities doing business in Washington metro area. Jewels of...March 2, 2020 1557 0 -
2020 Election – With 32 million voters, could Latinos have bigger sway than ever before?
With a record 32 million voters, Latinos will be America’s largest racial or ethnic minority in a U.S. presidential election as political parties gear up for 2020 polls in a polarized environment. For the first time...February 1, 2020 1355 0 -
Pakistani-American Zanib Haider dies in Maryland car crash
Pakistani-American Zanib Ali Haider, organizer of Miss Pakistan USA, died late Sunday evening in a crash when her car overturned on U.S. 1 in Laurel, Maryland. Police are investigating the crash. According to a WTOP report,...December 2, 2019 6612 0 -
Asian American Business Summit & Expo on Oct. 24 offers growth opportunity – Chamber president
With a goal to provide networking opportunity for small business growth in Washington metro area, the 10th Annual Asian American Business Summit & Expo will take place on October 24 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Asian American...October 10, 2019 927 0 -
Maryland leaders applaud Montgomery County Muslim Foundation work
Maryland’s leaders from both parties applauded Montgomery County Muslim Foundation for its continued work in service of humanity as they joined more than 500 community representatives in celebrations marking the annual Iftar dinner. Headed by Pakistani-American...June 6, 2019 1186 0 -
A Maryland Muslim charity’s work and Yoga sessions help inter-faith understanding
In an environment of polarizing politics and excessive media focus on divisive issues many great things that American communities accomplish appear to go unnoticed. Yet, the welfare work that a Muslim organization has been doing in...April 18, 2019 1147 0 -
Washington area remains the hub of innovation
Innovation, which lies at the heart of economic growth, stems from a bunch of factors and Washington metro area continues to have a lot of those, housing three of America’s top ten most innovative places. The...March 20, 2019 1156 0 -
Pakistani-American emerges as unifying voice in Maryland’s race
Nuchhi Currier addressing a rally Photo: Facebook Page It was a crisp, shiny and a pleasant early afternoon. We were sitting in a beautiful patio of the Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC) with its president Nuchhi...June 8, 2018 1403 0 -
Snowflakes adorn trees at the start of Cherry Blossom season
A scene after snowfall in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday, Photo: Views and News By early Wednesday afternoon, the snow storm had covered Washington metro area with several inches of snow, flakes bedecking the trees on the...March 21, 2018 1485 0 -
Washington metro area emerging as the top contender for Amazon HQ2
Photo: Skyline of Tysons Corner at sunset, Credit :Grayscapturedmoments/Wikimedia Commons Amazon is holding out the multi-billion prize of its second headquarters but staying silent about which cities it considers as front-runners among those competing to house...March 12, 2018 1527 0
