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Black Players Once Dominated Mexican Football

From Daily Chela – When Black players were barred from playing in Major League Baseball, many found opportunity in playing the sport in Mexico.

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.

Lalo Guerrero: The Father Of Chicano Music

From Daily Chela – A look back at how Lalo Guerrero captured the complexity of being Mexican American through his music and lyrics.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” Hymn Ignites Hope Across Nation

From The Skanner – This July 2020 article visits the powerful story and impact of the Black national anthem.

Immigrant Families Reconnect to Cultural Practices During the Pandemic

From YES! Magazine – As the pandemic continues and people are spending more time at home away from family and loved ones, cultural traditions and recipes serve as a soothing comfort.

Do We Ask Too Much Of Black Heroes?

From The New York Times – Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, challenges the simplified narratives of Black heroes and leaders that have became mainstays during Black History Month.

The Stroke of a Pen Signals Hope and Caution for Muslim Americans

From KUOW – As President Biden reverses the travel ban put in place in 2017, a University of Washington -Bothell professor reflects on how the travel ban has affected the Muslim American community.

Remembering Snoqualmie Chief Andres “Andy” Juan de los Angeles

From Snoqualmie Valley Record – An obituary honoring Chief Andy de los Angeles, former Chairman of the Snoqualmie Tribe.

The First Indigenous Caldecott Medal Winner

From Indian Country Today – “We Are Water Protectors” a children’s picture book by two Indigenous women won the American Library Association’s Caldecott Medal.

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.