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Author: Kamna Shastri

Michelle Kumata, A Japanese-American Artist with Brazilian Ancestral Roots

From The North American Post – artist Michelle Kumata documents her family’s history through the “Japanese-Brazilian Diaspora Project”.

Capitol Hill Restaurant Pairs With Overseas Author to Feed Seattle’s Frontline Workers

From Northwest Asian Weekly – Vietnamese author Quế Mai Phan Nguyễn and Seattle restaurant owner Uyên Nguyễn team up in an effort to nourish Seattle healthcare workers.

Jewish Cantors Celebrate Hanukkah With Virtual Concerts

From NPR – Jewish cantors from around the country come together on Zoom to bring melody and festivity to the Jewish community during Hanukkah.

Natives Help Natives in Online Marketplace

From Indian Country Today – a new virtual marketplace creates a space for Indigenous artisans impacted by COVID-19 restrictions to showcase their work online.
Diyas are lit around a colorful rangoli to celebrate the festival of Diwali.

A Pacific Northwest Diwali: remembering how the festival of lights has changed over the years

From Community Advisory Committee – Kamna Shastri reflects on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and how the festival has changed as she has grown up in the Pacific Northwest.

Tacoma immigrants reflect as presidential votes tallied: Are they welcome in America?

From The News Tribune – Immigrant residents of Tacoma shared their views on America as ballots were counted for the 2020 Presidential election.

‘We belong out there’: How the Nordic concept of friluftsliv — outdoor life — could help the Pacific Northwest get through this COVID winter

From The Seattle Times – a Nordic perspective on how the outdoors can be a space of solace and connection regardless of the time of year might inspire new traditions during a winter of COVID in the Pacific Northwest.

Burien’s Día de los Muertos celebration will last until Nov. 15

B Town Blog -Burien is celebrating Dia de los Muertos until November 15th. Check out this page for videos and resources about celebrating Day of the Dead.

Port announces new names for six parks along the Duwamish River

From Port of Seattle – 6 parks along the Duwamish River are renamed to honor the histories and legacy of Native land.

The History of the Sea Mar Museum

From The Sea Mar Museum – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Sea Mar Museum presents a snippet of the history of the Latinx community in Washington.

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