Voices

Sharing stories and experiences that highlight diverse narratives across community groups.

Community Voices

Author: Lucas Bailey

Voices of Latin America: An Indigenous PhD Student’s Perspective with ISLA

From DIGITIZE (by Elizabeth) – Navigating academia as an Indigenous PhD student at the University of Washington has been a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community.

Somali Girls Club is Just Getting Started

From DIGITIZE (by Jehan) – Somali Girls Club aims to connect Somali girls in the greater Seattle area through community events and socials. 

Indigenous People Press on to Indigenize Museums

From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.

It’s Our Time: ‘Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya’ Comes to SIFF

From South Seattle Emerald (by Michelle Hurtubise) – Indigenous filmmakers Ivy and Ivan MacDonald and Daniel Glick’s award-winning documentary ‘Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya’ played in May at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival!

Getting Blessed in the Rain for the 21st Annual White Center Cambodian New Year Festival

From South Seattle Emerald (by Jenn Ngeth) – April 27th marked the 21st celebration of the White Center Cambodian New Year Festival. Check out the event in photos!
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Applications Now Open – Fourth Annual “How to Look Cool Online” Web Development Workshop

This summer will mark our fourth annual summer web development workshop “How to Look Cool Online”, a workshop to help students with little or no coding experience overcome fears of coding to create their own online platforms for self-expression!

The Beacon Food Forest Belongs to Everybody: BIPOC Leadership Cultivates Equity and Accessibility

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Sorell) – A 7-acre forest in Beacon Hill is home to an ambitious program of community gardening, food sovereignty, and environmental justice.

‘Invisible Histories’ Podcast Unearths Forgotten Histories of South Seattle

From South Seattle Emerald (by Jas Keimig) – A new podcast seeks to shed light on the stories of marginalized people throughout the history of South Seattle.

Intended as a ‘third space,’ The Creative Café opens at historic Washington Hall

From International Examiner (by Roxanne Ray) – Opening on MLK Day, January 15th, The Creative Café seeks to provide a “third place” in the Central District.

The Road To The Promised Land, 50 Years Later

From NPR – A 2018 retrospective on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and its aftermath.

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