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Community Voices

Author: Kamna Shastri

QIKIQTAĠRUK Almost An Island

From Emergency Magazine (by Lauren E. Oaks with Kaisa Reese Ahluniq Kotch) – On earth day, we want to share this piece from Emergence Magazine which documents the stories of three generations of an Inupiat family in Alaska. They reflect on the way their communities have been transformed forever by climate change and Covid-19, and author Lauren E. Oaks considers “the meeting place” between Indigenous knowledge and Western science.

Our Blended Family And the “Togetherness” of Ramadan

From NBC’s Asian America (by SK Ali) – Author SK Ali reflects on how Ramadan is a powerful opportunity to connect and come together.

Service is Sacred

From Wasat – Wasat is collecting stories of changemakers form their Muslim community during the month of Ramadan. Read more to learn about

How To Celebrate Khmer New Year

From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – Seattle’s Khmer community celebrates the solar new year throughout the month of April. In 2021 though, festivities may look a little different to account for social distancing measures.

Bob Shimabukuro: Remembering His Legacy Of Community Activism, Art and Creative Journalism

From International Examiner – Community journalist and activist Bob Shimabukuro passed away on March 20th. Ron Chew pens this moving obituary remembering Shimabukuro’s community-wide impact, kindness, and humor.

Drawing From Life

From Real Change – Bangladeshi American artist and activist Fahmida Azim talks about making it as an artist and the shift toward more inclusivity in the art world.

Native Communities Seek To Keep the Spirit Of The Powwow Alive During the Pandemic

From South Seattle Emerald – Powwows have been canceled and postponed once again due to COVID precautions. Local Powwow performers and organizers reflect on the significance of song, dance, and gathering for Indigenous communities around the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The First Japanese American Battery Included a Future Hollywood Actor and a Philanthropist

From Fitt’s Baseball History – While writing his most recent book “The Pioneers of Japanese Baseball”, Robert K. Fitts came across this interesting story about members from the first Japanese American Battery in San Francisco.

“White” Without the Privilege: An Arab American’s Quest To Be Counted

From LAist – Rashad Al-Dabbagh reflects on how Arab Americans and people from the Middle East categorized as “white” under the US Census, a label that does not match or represent real lived experiences especially after 9/11.

Why Some Asian Americans Are Embracing Their Heritage By Dropping Their Anglicized Names

From CNN Style – Many Asian Americans who have anglicized their names are making a choice to go by their given names as statements of empowerment and resistance.

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