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A wave of Black art rises in Seattle’s Central District

September 20, 2021

As new development proliferates in the historically Black neighborhood, artists proclaim: ‘We were here, and we are still here, and we will be here.’

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Live from Seattle: a brand-new Indigenous radio station

August 16, 2021

From Crosscut (by Margo Vansynghel) – “The longtime Native community center and headquarters of the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is now home to a brand-new – and rare – initiative: Daybreak Star Radio, an international online radio station fully dedicated to Indigenous music, arts and culture.”

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Native Doulas Help Navigate Tricky Births During the Pandemic

June 16, 2021

From Crosscut (by Manola Secaira) – Native doulas bring cultural traditions and knowledge to the birthing process for Indigenous women who already have increased mortality rates. During the pandemic, they’ve offered an extra dose of support and advocacy in the maternity ward.

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16 Artists, 1 Message: Seattle’s Black Lives Matter Mural a Year Later

June 7, 2021

From Crosscut – A year after protests against police brutality mobilized Seattle activists and residents in the city’s Capital Hill neighborhood, the sixteen artists who painted the most iconic public art piece of last summer’s movement for Black Lives reflect on their legacy and belief in community.

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WA Schools Catching up on Black History and Ethnic Studies

May 12, 2021

From Crosscut (by Meg Butterworth) – Educators around Washington state are reshaping K-12 curriculum to be more inclusive or ethnic studies and Black history and pushing for the coursework to become requirements for statewide public education.