From the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center – In the 1920s, Maxville, Oregon was a logging town occupied by both African American and white workers. Today, their descendants are researching and preserving its history.
From University of Washington Magazine (by Monica De La Torre) – An excerpt from De La Torre’s new book, recounting the history of Yakima Valley’s Spanish-language radio station.
Meet the founders connecting BIPOC youth to the marine sciences
From Crosscut (by Wudan Yan) – An interview with the founders of Sea Potential, an organization focused on elevating BIPOC voices in the marine sciences.
From YES! Magazine (By Jasmin Joseph) – “For Black and Indigenous communities, it takes more than therapy and medicine to tackle mental illness. We need a holistic approach.”
From YES! Magazine (by Breanna Draxler) – After emigrating from Africa, Rosata Niyonzima and her family work to advance food justice while introducing the community to their native produce.
Native Doulas Help Navigate Tricky Births During the Pandemic
From Crosscut (by Manola Secaira) – Native doulas bring cultural traditions and knowledge to the birthing process for Indigenous women who already have increased mortality rates. During the pandemic, they’ve offered an extra dose of support and advocacy in the maternity ward.
From YES! Magazine (by Mia Warren) – Beloved books about the West like Little House on the Prairie captured the imagination of many 1st generation Americans, but they omitted the histories and contributions of people of color. Writer Mia Warren uncovers the Asian stories that are part of the Old West narrative and have been here all along.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican Holiday. So Why Does the United States Celebrate it More?
From USA Today (by Jordan Mendoza and Gabriela Miranda) – Cinco De Mayo is often celebrated as a day to party and drink margaritas in the USA, but the real significance of Cinco De Mayo is rooted in a history of resisting invasion in Mexico. Read on to learn more.
