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Category: Kathryn Lam

Ramadan Mubarak!

Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is the most sacred month for Muslims around the world. Ramadan means “burning heat,” and begins with hilal, the crescent moon. It is a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.
Illustrated portrait of Cesar Chavez placed on a photo of a farm field.

Happy Birthday, Cesar Chavez!

A folk hero and symbol of hope to millions of Americans, Chavez brought about an era of change for American agriculture through non-violent activism.
A memorial stone for Japanese American WWII incarceration stands before a backdrop of mountains. White text reads, Densho: to pass stories to the next generation, to leave a legacy.

Honoring Day of Remembrance

This year, in honor of Day of Remembrance, view community photos and stories from the Japanese American WWII incarceration. All photos and video in this article are courtesy of Densho, a Seattle-based non-profit that works to “preserve Japanese American stories of the past for the generations of tomorrow.”
Happy Lunar New Year 2022!

Lunar New Year 2022: Year of the Tiger!

Lunar New Year is celebrated a little differently in every culture with varying traditions that signify good fortune and togetherness. Learn more about the Year of the Tiger and discover fun, local activities to join in on the fun.
Martin Luther King Jr. gives a civil rights speech surrounded by Black and White supporters.

Wishing You a Reflective and Action Inspired MLK Day!

As we remind ourselves of the many achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we recognize the relevance of his work today.  We’ve compiled some resources for contemplation, reflection, and to inspire action.

EchoX’s Best of 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, here’s a look back at a few of our proudest accomplishments. For such a small team, we were able to do so much!

Native American Heritage Day

This November, EchoX expanded on our story map, “400 Years After the Mayflower”.

Decolonizing Thanksgiving: A Q&A

For our third installment, we’ve asked EchoX staff, board members, friends, and community members to take part in a short Thanksgiving Q&A.

Decolonizing Thanksgiving: Healing, Truthmaking, & Revitalizing

This Thanksgiving, EchoX staff, Board members, & DIGITIZE youth members have curated media, music, and resources discussing both contemporary and historical issues Indigenous Americans have faced in the past and continue to face today.

As Grandmother Taught: Women, Tradition, & Plateau Art

Don’t miss “As Grandmother Taught,” an exhibit at the Washington State History Museum that highlights the techniques and materials of Indigenous women of the Columbia River Plateau.