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Community Leaders Denounce Anti-Asian Attacks — And Call For Community-Driven Solutions

From International Examiners – In the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes across the country and in Seattle, Seattle community leaders emphasize the need for constructive community solutions rather than law enforcement.

26th Annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival Brings Audiences Virtually Together Again

From South Seattle Emerald – A roundup of the 26th annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival.

Chuminh Tofu’s Free Sunday Meals Offer a Model for Community Aid

From International Examiner – Even through the pandemic, Chuminh Tofu owner Tanya Nguyen and dedicated volunteers have continued to provide for the city’s unhoused neighbors.

More To Come With Little Saigon’s Creative Community Space

From International Examiner – A new creative community space in Little Saigon creates opportunities for gathering and programming to serve Seattle’s Vietnamese community.

Community Spotlight: American Presidents Series

Voices Staff – A collation of Alysa Landry’s series for Indian Country Today on United States presidents in anticipation of the 2020 election. Covering George Washington to Barack Obama.

Ethnic Studies educator Shraddha Shirude on giving math purpose

South Seattle Emerald – Shraddha Shirude offers a unique and transformative approach to math in Seattle schools. Her approach is an invitation to love the subject and to embrace and explore one’s own identity.

White Center Quarantine Site: the inefficiency of delayed outreach

From South Seattle Emerald – a look into what happened at White Center’s quarantine facility when previous community outreach efforts were halfhearted in the majority immigrant and working class neighborhood.

Community comes together to question White Center quarantine site

From South Seattle Emerald – when a populated street in White Center is chosen as the site for a proposed quarantine facility the local community organizes around concerns.

With a bare-bones takeout operation, Jade Garden adapts to loss of business from coronavirus

From International Examiner – As COVID-19 state-wide closures and psychical distancing affect small local businesses, Jade Garden in the International District-Chinatown neighborhood continues to fulfill orders, making adjustments to keep business going.