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Community Voices

News Source: International Examiner

Young girls sitting on the floor threading leaves onto leis.

Restoring Mana: Healing in Pasifika Communities

From International Examiner (by Sela Teulilo) – With the Pasifika community facing pervasive struggles in the wake of the pandemic, API Chaya offers a program of healing through Mana restoration.
A woman in glasses poses in front of her painting of Japanese American pioneers before and during the incarceration of Japanese Americans in WW2.

Artist Michelle Kumata creates two exhibits that preserve Japanese American heritage

Black and white photo of a dragon dancer on a street performing for a group.

Three Lunar New Year stories around Seattle: Remembering, discovering, and transitioning

From International Examiner (by Carmen Hom) – For Lunar New Year, three Asian-American Seattleites share their memories and reflections on the holiday.
A man and woman seated at a table holding hands.

When an icon turns 90: Celebrating Auntie Dorothy

From International Examiner (by Maria Batayola) – As Dorothy Cordova celebrates her 90th birthday, take a moment to look back on her legacy in the Filipino American community. A happy birthday to Auntie Dorothy!
Promotional photo of two women speaking to each other that says "Change doesn't come from complacency; let's get uncomfortable together."

“Dear White Women” podcast, book and website embrace discomfort and promote conversation around issues of race and ethnicity

Cut out sculpture of two dragons.

A tale of two dragons at the National Nordic Museum

A man carrying a guitar over his shoulder in front of a tube decorated in remembrance of a World War II internment camp reunion.

Seattle welcomes musician Julian Saporiti of No-No Boy at Town Hall on November 12

From International Examiner (By Ben Henry) – Singer-songwriter Julian Saporiti explores the stories of Asian Americans – and the oppression they’ve faced – through folk Americana music.

Bob Shimabukuro: Remembering His Legacy Of Community Activism, Art and Creative Journalism

From International Examiner – Community journalist and activist Bob Shimabukuro passed away on March 20th. Ron Chew pens this moving obituary remembering Shimabukuro’s community-wide impact, kindness, and humor.

Community Leaders Denounce Anti-Asian Attacks — And Call For Community-Driven Solutions

From International Examiners – In the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes across the country and in Seattle, Seattle community leaders emphasize the need for constructive community solutions rather than law enforcement.

The Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee House Shows Resilience During the Challenges Caused by the Pandemic

From International Examiner – The Panama Hotel, a historic treasure, keeps the story of Japanese Americans alive and continues to stay afloat even during the uncertainties of running a business in a pandemic.