News and Features
Koryo-Saram: A Story About the Unreliable People
From DIGITIZE (by Taya) – As I stroll along the streets of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a vibrant palette of cultures greets me. From Uzbek to Korean to Russian appearances, the vast array of ethnicities is astounding. It’s just one country, but...
When is Eid al-Fitr 2023?
From Al Jazeera (by Alia Chughtai & Marium Ali) – With Ramadan coming to an end, see how Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak!
From Voices Staff – Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Fitr is the last day of رمضان, the month of Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection and prayer. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It means “burning...
WA state recognizing Ramadan will help connect Muslims and non-Muslims
From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Kai Curry) – Proponents hope a new Washington State resolution recognizing the holiday of Ramadan will bring more acceptance and understanding for our state’s Muslim communities. Ramadan Mubarak!
50 Years Ago, Asian Americans Took a Stand at Wounded Knee
From Densho (by Natasha Varner) – During the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee, survivors of Japanese American concentration camps stood in solidarity with protestors of the Indigenous reservation system.
Like Fine Wine, Black Joy Over Time: The Necessity of Black Joy Narratives to Black Liberation
From Seattle Neighborhoods (by Nacala Ayele) – Joy is more than an emotion — it is a powerful political act that signals to the world that Black People have the power and nearly supernatural resilience to choose freedom even in...
Rainier Avenue Radio’s Black History Month museum opens to the public
From Seattle Collegian (by Mo Dulitz) – For the entire month of February, Rainier Avenue Radio, now operating from the Columbia City Theater, will be presenting a museum dedicated to sharing Seattle’s Black history.
Meet Michael Running Wolf, the man using AI to reclaim Native languages
From Missoulian (by Nora Mabie) -Aside from the lack of data, it didn’t take long for Running Wolf to run into another barrier — the nature of Indigenous languages themselves.
How Indigenous Restaurants Are Decolonizing Seattle’s Dining Scene, One Plate at a Time
From Eater Seattle (by Sabra Boyd) – Local Indigenous businesses like ʔálʔal Cafe, Off the Rez, and Native Soul work to educate and contextualize Native ingredients and customs while advocating for investment.