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Amplifying Cultural Communities

EchoX is dedicated to advocating for digital equity, using technology and storytelling to uplift and amplify the voices of our region’s diverse cultural communities.

Amplifying Cultural Communities

EchoX is dedicated to advocating for digital equity, using technology and storytelling to uplift and amplify the voices of the Northwest’s diverse cultural communities.

EchoX believes every cultural community should be seen, heard, and valued

Amplifying Cultural Communities means making these voices stronger, increasing their visibility, and ensuring their stories are shared and celebrated. By using digital tools and the power of storytelling, we help diverse communities connect with a broader audience and make a lasting impact. Our online cultural resource center does this through these key initiatives:

Voices

A curated digital newsfeed featuring stories and articles that amplify diverse community voices, sharing thoughtful narratives about culture, heritage, and identity.

Digitize

A youth-driven program providing a supportive environment for teens and young adults to collaborate on multimedia storytelling, build digital literacy, and amplify their voices.

Calendar

A community-powered calendar featuring local public event listings and cultural activities. Curious about what to do this weekend? Explore the events in your area!

The Latest from DIGITIZE

Story Gathering: Workshop 2026

“Story Gathering: Workshop” is a paid opportunity for high school students (ages 14-18) to write and publish an article about their ethnic cultural heritage, community, or identity for our online news outlet, Voices.⁠

Applications are open until June 28th, 2026!

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At EchoX, our vision is a community in harmony with its diversity. Our programs and services aim to celebrate all the unique voices of our diverse community.

Together, we can amplify voices and build stronger connections! Your support helps us continue to serve our community.

The Latest from Voices

Voices

Building a Carving Community Inside Washington State Corrections

June 18, 2026

From Underscore (by Nika Bartoo-Smith and Jarrette Werk) – “A totem pole carving program at Cedar Creek Corrections Center supports healing for incarcerated individuals looking to connect with inter-tribal and intergenerational traditional practices.”

Voices

Why Chrissy Shimizu Sees the Wing Luke as Key to the CID’s Future

June 12, 2026

From South Seattle Emerald (by Yuko Kodama) – “The new executive director discusses cultural belonging, neighborhood preservation, and the Wing Luke’s role as the Chinatown-International District faces growth and displacement pressures.”

Voices

How Redmond’s Semilla Flamenca is Preserving Flamenco and Mexican Folk Dance in the Pacific Northwest

June 3, 2026

From Orquesta Northwest (by Kevin Ruiz Rodriguez) – “In what started as a hobby teaching her young daughter, Founder and Director, Paulina Chalita, turned the traditional dance styles of Flamenco and Mexican Folk Dance into an immersive learning experience for young dancers.”

Voices

New book brings context and history to Black representation in film

May 28, 2026

From Street Roots (by Bruce Poinsette) – “In conversation with award-winning author David Walker on his new book, ‘Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies.'”