Voices

Sharing stories and experiences that highlight diverse narratives across community groups.

Community Voices

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Seeing Red: The Color Of the Spirits

From Searchlight New Mexico (by Curtis Ray Benally) – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This 2020 photo essay highlights the stories and experiences of Indigenous women.

Traditions New and Old Come to Life for Ramadan Celebrations Amid COVID

From YES! Magazine (by Nargis Rahman) – Bangladeshi American writer Nargis Rahman reflects on how yet another Ramadan in lockdown has brought new opportunities to connect with old traditions. But its still not the same without family.

QIKIQTAĠRUK Almost An Island

From Emergency Magazine (by Lauren E. Oaks with Kaisa Reese Ahluniq Kotch) – On earth day, we want to share this piece from Emergence Magazine which documents the stories of three generations of an Inupiat family in Alaska. They reflect on the way their communities have been transformed forever by climate change and Covid-19, and author Lauren E. Oaks considers “the meeting place” between Indigenous knowledge and Western science.

Our Blended Family And the “Togetherness” of Ramadan

From NBC’s Asian America (by SK Ali) – Author SK Ali reflects on how Ramadan is a powerful opportunity to connect and come together.

“White” Without the Privilege: An Arab American’s Quest To Be Counted

From LAist – Rashad Al-Dabbagh reflects on how Arab Americans and people from the Middle East categorized as “white” under the US Census, a label that does not match or represent real lived experiences especially after 9/11.

Why Some Asian Americans Are Embracing Their Heritage By Dropping Their Anglicized Names

From CNN Style – Many Asian Americans who have anglicized their names are making a choice to go by their given names as statements of empowerment and resistance.

America Ruined My Name For Me

From The New Yorker – Author Beth Nguyen explores the complicated and layered reasons behind why she chose to change her name.

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.

Saving Chinatown with Grace Young

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

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.