Voices

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Community Voices

Category: BIPOC Source

Where’d All These Woke White People Come From?

From The Root -“Since the beginning of the George Floyd protests, white people have come out of the woodwork with statements declaring their disdain for inequality and their willingness to stand against racism.”

Every breath is a blessing

From South Seattle Emerald- Writer Angelique Davis brings to the forefront the words of Toni Morrison for healing and creating in a time of deep pain following the death of George Floyd -a Black man killed by police – and the protests that have blazed through major cities in the United States this week.

96-year-old Navajo woman becomes an internet hit

From Indian Country Today – Annette Bilagody is selling her beadwork online with her granddaughter by her side and the demand is overwhelming.

Lessons learned from celebrating Ramadan during a pandemic

From South Seattle Emerald – Amina Ibrahim reflects on celebration the Muslim holiday of Ramadan during the isolation of a pandemic.

The benefits of observing Ramadan during Coronavirus

From Brown Girl Magazine – an in-depth reflection on celebrating Ramadan while in quarantine.

Farming for change: Black Womxn farmers fight the pandemic with a food revolution

From South Seattle Emerald – Black womxn farmers are revitalizing farming towards a more sustainable and compassionate model that centers equity and access.

“Lessons learned” hides the South Vietnamese perspective

From The South Seattle Emerald – journalist Julie Pham centers the South Vietnamese perspective in this meditation about the legacy of America’s war in Vietnam.

45 Years after the Fall of Saigon: A Coming of Age

From The South Seattle Emerald – Joe Nguyen, Washington state senator for the 34th District, reflects on the vibrant and dynamic legacy of Vietnamese Americans.

¡Si Se Puede! Celebrating Dolores Huerta

April 10th celebrates the life and work of labor rights activist Dolores Huerta. Learn more about Huerta, her work and long-lasting reach through these articles and multi-media sources.

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.