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Where Do You Feel Most At Home?

From The Mash-Up Americans – Multicultural (Mash-Up) Americans share what the idea of “home” means to them across continents, generations, and cultures.

I’m An American Teenager of South Indian Descent. Here’s What Kamala Harris Means To Me

From The Seattle Times – A young South Indian American teenager reflects on what Vice President Kamala Harris means to her and her future.

‘The Loving Story’ Streaming Free Monday

From Peninsula Daily News – the film about Richard and Mildred Loving will be streaming free of cost in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Michelle Kumata, A Japanese-American Artist with Brazilian Ancestral Roots

From The North American Post – artist Michelle Kumata documents her family’s history through the “Japanese-Brazilian Diaspora Project”.

Capitol Hill Restaurant Pairs With Overseas Author to Feed Seattle’s Frontline Workers

From Northwest Asian Weekly – Vietnamese author Quế Mai Phan Nguyễn and Seattle restaurant owner Uyên Nguyễn team up in an effort to nourish Seattle healthcare workers.

Jewish Cantors Celebrate Hanukkah With Virtual Concerts

From NPR – Jewish cantors from around the country come together on Zoom to bring melody and festivity to the Jewish community during Hanukkah.

400 Years After the Mayflower: a Storymap to Decolonize Thanksgiving

From Voices Staff – For Thanksgiving, EchoX staff and board members have curated a Storymap discussing both contemporary and historical issues Indigenous communities have faced in the past and continue to face today. Click here to explore.

A Pacific Northwest Diwali: remembering how the festival of lights has changed over the years

From Community Advisory Committee – Kamna Shastri reflects on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and how the festival has changed as she has grown up in the Pacific Northwest.

Tacoma immigrants reflect as presidential votes tallied: Are they welcome in America?

From The News Tribune – Immigrant residents of Tacoma shared their views on America as ballots were counted for the 2020 Presidential election.

‘We belong out there’: How the Nordic concept of friluftsliv — outdoor life — could help the Pacific Northwest get through this COVID winter

From The Seattle Times – a Nordic perspective on how the outdoors can be a space of solace and connection regardless of the time of year might inspire new traditions during a winter of COVID in the Pacific Northwest.