News and Features

Lessons learned from celebrating Ramadan during a pandemic

From South Seattle Emerald – Amina Ibrahim reflects on celebration the Muslim holiday of Ramadan during the isolation of a pandemic.

The benefits of observing Ramadan during Coronavirus

From Brown Girl Magazine – an in-depth reflection on celebrating Ramadan while in quarantine.

Farming for change: Black Womxn farmers fight the pandemic with a food revolution

From South Seattle Emerald – Black womxn farmers are revitalizing farming towards a more sustainable and compassionate model that centers equity and access.

The language of the land

From The University of Washington – Lecturer Tami Hohn is reacquainting students with the Southern Lushootseed language.

Iftar in isolation

From Eater – With physical distancing in place during the holy month of Ramadan , Muslims around the world are still finding ways to celebrate with one another.

How Virtual Beading Circles Are Empowering Indigenous Women

From Vogue – Indigenous women are not letting the pandemic stop them form sharing the power and legacy of traditional beading circles.

45 Years after the Fall of Saigon: A Coming of Age

From The South Seattle Emerald – Joe Nguyen, Washington state senator for the 34th District, reflects on the vibrant and dynamic legacy of Vietnamese Americans.

“Lessons learned” hides the South Vietnamese perspective

From The South Seattle Emerald – journalist Julie Pham centers the South Vietnamese perspective in this meditation about the legacy of America’s war in Vietnam.

How Technology Helps Preserve Endangered Indigenous Languages

From YES! magazine – Tribal members are using technology to their advantage, learning, documenting and invigorating indigenous languages.