News and Features
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.
There’s Noise, There’s Music. Estelita’s Is Not Your Average Seattle Library – Its a Space For Community
From The Seattle Times – Estelita’s Library in Beacon Hill is a haven for community, connection, and books. Read more about how they have been coping during the pandemic.
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.
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.
The MILK Speech We Need Today Is Not the One We Remember Most
From Time – Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen brings attention to Revered Martin Luther King Jr.’s lesser known, but equally important speeches that resonate with America today.