James Wong is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential   James Wong grew up across the street from Beacon Hill Elementary School with blue-collar parents. His father was a cook at iconic Chinatown International District restaurants Ocean City and House of Hong. His mother was a seamstress.  Instead of simply crossing…

Pearl Jam is among Seattle’s 25 most influential changemakers reshaping our region. #mostinfluential   The Vitalogy Foundation, Pearl Jam’s charitable arm, has an organic approach to giving, with all band members supporting their chosen projects as well as collectively deciding which organizations and causes to fund.  So, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a woman’s right…