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News Source: International Examiner

CVA 2024: Sokha Danh, founder of the PNW’s first Asian American-owned bookstore, claims space for community through homegrown leadership

From International Examiner (by Chris Potter) – Read an interview with the owner of the Northwest’s first Asian American-owned bookstore!

“From The Heart of a Dragon” documentary highlights past and present entrepreneurs and cultural workers creating community in the CID

On the Fence Line: Juneteenth reminds us that state prisons suppress solidarity

From International Examiner (by Felix Sitthivong) – Despite the restrictions of the prison system, community groups are still fighting for incarcerated individuals to have access to cultural events that represent them.

Intended as a ‘third space,’ The Creative Café opens at historic Washington Hall

From International Examiner (by Roxanne Ray) – Opening on MLK Day, January 15th, The Creative Café seeks to provide a “third place” in the Central District.
A woman in a gold dress and draped in gold adornments dances for a crowd.

Culturally-specific campaign, ‘Cambodian Rock Band,’ a first for local theaters and Khmer community

A diary overlays a black and white photo of a young girl; autumn leaves are scattered across both.

Balancing Cultures reimagines the family album, revealing unspoken truths in ordinary mid-century Japanese American family photographs

Headshot of a man in front of a brick wall

How experiencing a Burmese community exhibit changed my life’s path

A painting on blue background; a collage of fish and men fishing with various techniques.

Exploring the history of the Aloha Shirt and artist John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs at the Washington State History Museum

Side profile of a woman in white butoh face makeup.

The Salish Sea Butoh Festival comes to Port Townsend this summer

Bok choy, fish sauce, coconut milk, scallions, and other food items laid out on cardboard boxes.

A push for racial justice, one BIPOC farmer at a time

From International Examiner (by Patranya Bhoolsuwan) – As Black and Brown farmers struggle with structural racism, Friendly Vang-Johnson works for justice through her BIPOC-sourced CSA.