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A table covered in fruits, coins, and traditional foods for Nowruz.

Nowruz Mobarak!

From Voices Staff – Nowruz Mobarak! Whether you already celebrate Nowruz or are just learning about this holiday, we’re sharing some of our favorite pieces on the Persian New Year!
A memorial stone for Japanese American WWII incarceration stands before a backdrop of mountains. White text reads, Densho: to pass stories to the next generation, to leave a legacy.

Honoring Day of Remembrance

This year, in honor of Day of Remembrance, view community photos and stories from the Japanese American WWII incarceration. All photos and video in this article are courtesy of Densho, a Seattle-based non-profit that works to “preserve Japanese American stories of the past for the generations of tomorrow.”
Happy Lunar New Year 2022!

Lunar New Year 2022: Year of the Tiger!

Lunar New Year is celebrated a little differently in every culture with varying traditions that signify good fortune and togetherness. Learn more about the Year of the Tiger and discover fun, local activities to join in on the fun.
Martin Luther King Jr. gives a civil rights speech surrounded by Black and White supporters.

Wishing You a Reflective and Action Inspired MLK Day!

As we remind ourselves of the many achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we recognize the relevance of his work today.  We’ve compiled some resources for contemplation, reflection, and to inspire action.
Portrait of Zora Neale Hurston with title of Alice Walker-edited Hurston reader: I Love Myself When I Am Laughing...and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive

Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston!

“Myths ferried Zora Neale Hurston through life. And long after her death in 1960, they coursed through her work like a stream. But at times, it seemed those very myths hung over her like a constellation made up of stars she’d arranged herself.” —Michael Ando, The Bitter Southerner

EchoX’s Best of 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, here’s a look back at a few of our proudest accomplishments. For such a small team, we were able to do so much!

All Booked Up for the Winter!

We asked EchoX staff to send us their favorite books written by POC authors – no genre was off limits! If you’re looking for your next great read, it just might be on this list! 

Native American Heritage Day

This November, EchoX expanded on our story map, “400 Years After the Mayflower”.

Decolonizing Thanksgiving: A Q&A

For our third installment, we’ve asked EchoX staff, board members, friends, and community members to take part in a short Thanksgiving Q&A.

Decolonizing Thanksgiving: Healing, Truthmaking, & Revitalizing

This Thanksgiving, EchoX staff, Board members, & DIGITIZE youth members have curated media, music, and resources discussing both contemporary and historical issues Indigenous Americans have faced in the past and continue to face today.

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