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Plumes of colored powder are thrown into the air to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of spring.

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors versus the Color Run: Appreciation or Appropriation?

From Voices Staff – The Hindu festival of Holi is known around the world for is joy and colorful celebrations. Here we’ve collected resources to learn more about the festival. We also consider the thin line between appreciation and appropriation when it comes to celebrating the festival – or an event like it.

A Statement in Solidarity with our Asian-American Community

In this moment we want to recognize the specific grief caused by the shootings in Atlanta—one of many hate crimes committed against Asian Americans in this past year. Eight people died, six of them Asian women, in three spas—all Asian-owned businesses. We stand in open-hearted solidarity with the Asian American community and, in particular, Asian-American women, whose struggles and issues have been historically minimized time and time again.
Bernie Whitebear speaking to Senator Henry M. Jackson during the dedication ceremony for the lease agreement held at Fort Lawton, 1971. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Remembering the Occupation of Fort Lawton 51 Years Later

From Voices Staff – March 8th is the 51st anniversary of the occupation of Fort Lawton in Magnolia, where Daybreak Star Cultural Center now stands. Read more to learn about this important event in history and its significance today.

Celebrating Black Heritage

From Voices Staff – A collection of resources celebrating Black heritage and excellence in honor of Black History Month.
an ox holding a red lantern on a yellow background with gold border

Lunar New Year 2021: Year of the Ox

From EchoX – Its Lunar New Year! Celebrated by many Asian communities around the world, this important celebration has a wealth of unique lived traditions. Explore the resources we’ve collected to start learning more about Lunar New Year and stay tuned for more content throughout February.
A Native American man looks out over a parking lot.
Movie posted of The Exiles (1961), written and directed by Kent Mackenzie.

Movie Review: The Exiles

A review of the 1961 movie, The Exiles, contemplating the Indian Relocation Act and ruminating its’ effects on America’s Indigenous population both historically and into the present. A commentary on Indian Country’s strength and resilience through adversity.
Diyas are lit around a colorful rangoli to celebrate the festival of Diwali.

A Pacific Northwest Diwali: remembering how the festival of lights has changed over the years

From Community Advisory Committee – Kamna Shastri reflects on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and how the festival has changed as she has grown up in the Pacific Northwest.
Koli Kohler stands in the sun with a leaf.

Artist Spotlight: Songcatcher Koli Kohler

Singer-songwriter Koli Kohler (Yurok/Karuk/Hupa) has been writing songs and singing story for as long as she can remember. Her first album, titled How I Am, was nominated for three Native American Music Awards. She recently released a seven-song EP, Better, this past September.

‘Have You Seen My Sister?’ by Koli Kohler

An original song written by Koli Kohler (Yurok/Karuk/Hupa) about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls and Two Spirit people (MMIWG2) pandemic.
Olga Morales Anaya, Daniel Morales, and Sofia Anaya at Swanton Berry Farms in Pescadero, CA, the first unionized certified organic farm in the U.S. to sign a contract with the United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO.

Lessons learned from my beloved father

EchoX Original – Board President Marisol Morales shares reflections on her father’s legacy as a strong supporter of farmworkers rights, environmental and economic justice.

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