News and Features
Kwanzaa – A Holiday of Purpose and Principles
From South Seattle Emerald (by Patheresa Wells) – Learn more about the origin, principles, resources, and events surrounding this year’s celebration of Kwanzaa!
EchoX’s Best of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, here’s a look back at a few of our proudest accomplishments. For such a small team, we were able to do so much!
Estelita’s Library Turns the Page on a New Chapter in the Central District
From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – The opening of a justice-focused library creates a new community space fighting to maintain the identity of the Central District.
2021 Online Guide to Hanukkah
A guide to Hanukkah events in Seattle and around Washington state.
Native American Heritage Day
This November, EchoX expanded on our story map, “400 Years After the Mayflower”.
Indigenous Walking Tour
From student Owen Oliver, a walking tour of the University of Washington, “written, created, and curated within multiple Indigenous lands and waters. Not limited to but including the Musqueam, Duwamish, Suquamish, Tulalip, Muckleshoot, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian territories”.
Decolonizing Thanksgiving: A Q&A
For our third installment, we’ve asked EchoX staff, board members, friends, and community members to take part in a short Thanksgiving Q&A.
A Family Farm Brings African Produce to Portland
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.
As Grandmother Taught: Women, Tradition, & Plateau Art
Don’t miss “As Grandmother Taught,” an exhibit at the Washington State History Museum that highlights the techniques and materials of Indigenous women of the Columbia River Plateau.