Strength, Courage, Resistance: An Interview With Navajo Nation Skater Di’orr Greenwood
From Yeah Girl Media – Navajo Nation skater Di’orr Greenwood shares her skating journey, her inspirations and the legacy she hopes to leave through her endeavors.
On Bainbridge, Japanese Internment Anniversary Echoes As Anti-Asian Hate Dots Headlines
From Kitsap Sun – On the anniversary or Japanese American incarceration, former internees remember the history and impact of Executive Order 9066, which remains relevant especially in the face of increased hate crimes against Asian Americans.
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors versus the Color Run: Appreciation or Appropriation?
From Voices Staff – The Hindu festival of Holi is known around the world for is joy and colorful celebrations. Here we’ve collected resources to learn more about the festival. We also consider the thin line between appreciation and appropriation when it comes to celebrating the festival – or an event like it.
From The Splendid Table – Author and educator Grace Lee shares the legacy of Chinatowns across the country, how Covid-19 has affected these communities and
From South Seattle Emerald – Community activist Norma Timbang reflects on how Asian American women are uniquely impacted by the intertwining legacies of race and gender.
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.
White Saviors “Rescuing” Asian Women & Who They Truly Serve
From JM Wong – In this 2019 piece, JM Wong investigates the real stories behind massage parlors in the Chinatown-International District and the complex socio-political factors that bring women to work there.
A White Woman Slapped My Mom On a Seattle Bus. She Picked On The Wrong Woman
From KUOW RadioActive Youth Media – In this piece from 2018, high school student Kenny Ou shares this story of how his mother inspired him to stand up to the racism he encounters on his own life.
Asian American Women Are Resilient — and We Are Not OK
From Medium – Seattle writer My Tam H. Nguyen shares reflections on the pain felt by Asian American communities in the wake of the deadly shooting in Atlanta on march 16th. Scroll down for call to action and resources for allyship.
