Voices

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

Community Voices

Category: BIPOC Source BIPOC Author

On the Fence Line: Juneteenth reminds us that state prisons suppress solidarity

From International Examiner (by Felix Sitthivong) – Despite the restrictions of the prison system, community groups are still fighting for incarcerated individuals to have access to cultural events that represent them.

Unweaving the Tapestry of Identity: A Tibetan-American on “Being Yourself”

From DIGITIZE (by Zenden) – Everyone knows the extremely popular, cliché phrase; from being on a pillow at Target to something your loved ones advise you with: “Be yourself.”

A Re-memory of Central Asia’s Soviet Apartments: Exploring the Legacies of Colonial City Landscapes

From DIGITIZE (by Fotima) – Rememory and restoring lost stories, traditions, and practices, and challenging the past and present outcomes of coloniality is an act of survival in the face of violence that erasure poses.

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From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.

Remembering the True Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

From South Seattle Emerald (by Gennette Cordova) – This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, “consider adopting the spirit of his economic message, rejecting the inaccurate translations of his words, and committing to his goals of disrupting and dismantling white supremacy.”

FilipinoTown Magazine launches celebrating the community

From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Jason Cruz) – In print and online, a new annual magazine highlights the lives and stories of Filipinos in the Northwest.

Indigenous People’s Day 2023

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: We are not the same

From DIGITIZE (by Kahea) – A big struggle that many young Pacific Islanders deal with is finding their identity. As a teenager, you are already at an age where you are trying to learn about yourself and who you are—your identity. It can be hard to find where you fit in, how to act around others who don’t understand you or your Pacific Islander heritage. Sometimes it may feel like you’re living in two worlds, where in one you are comfortable being who you are and who you were raised to be, and the other you are the person that blends in the crowd.