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Category: International Examiner

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner

Source: International Examiner

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

June 18, 2024

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.

BIPOC Source, International Examiner, Roxanne Ray

Source: International Examiner

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

January 12, 2024

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.

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner, Patranya Bhoolsuwan

Source: International Examiner

A push for racial justice, one BIPOC farmer at a time

May 13, 2022

From International Examiner (by Patranya Bhoolsuwan) – As Black and Brown farmers struggle with structural racism, Friendly Vang-Johnson works for justice through her BIPOC-sourced CSA.

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner, Sela Teulilo

Source: International Examiner

Restoring Mana: Healing in Pasifika Communities

April 28, 2022

From International Examiner (by Sela Teulilo) – With the Pasifika community facing pervasive struggles in the wake of the pandemic, API Chaya offers a program of healing through Mana restoration.

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, Carmen Hom, International Examiner

Source: International Examiner

Three Lunar New Year stories around Seattle: Remembering, discovering, and transitioning

February 10, 2022

From International Examiner (by Carmen Hom) – For Lunar New Year, three Asian-American Seattleites share their memories and reflections on the holiday.

Ben Henry, BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner

Source: International Examiner

Seattle welcomes musician Julian Saporiti of No-No Boy at Town Hall on November 12

November 11, 2021

From International Examiner (By Ben Henry) – Singer-songwriter Julian Saporiti explores the stories of Asian Americans – and the oppression they’ve faced – through folk Americana music.

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner, Ron Chew

Source: International Examiner

From “My Unforgotten Seattle” by Ron Chew, Chapter 68: A Trip to My Father’s Village

October 1, 2020

From International Examiner – Community activist, leader, and journalist Ron Chew shares an excerpt from his recently released memoir.

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner, Patranya Bhoolsuwan

Source: International Examiner

Jamai-Bou Achaar: A Quarantine Kitchen’s Success Story Wrapped In Love & Nostalgia

September 23, 2020

From International Examiner – Palbasha Siddique is bringing the childhood comfort of homemade achaar (Indian pickle) to homes around the country during quarantine.

Alexa Strabuk, BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source BIPOC Author, International Examiner

Source: International Examiner

Why does so much beautiful art come out of difficult times? Take a walk through the CID to find out

August 29, 2020

From International Examiner – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, artists in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District organically came together to create vibrant murals of solidarity.

BIPOC Source, BIPOC Source Non-BIPOC Author, Chetanya Robinson, International Examiner

Source: International Examiner

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

April 3, 2020

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.

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