Live from Seattle: a brand-new Indigenous radio station
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.”
Raven Mail: Tlingit Artist Designs Stunning Stamp for US Postal Service
From Native News Online (by Tamara Ikenberg) – “Raven Story”, designed by Alaskan Native Rico Lanáat’ Worl, is the first of its kind and will soon be released for circulation.
Al Empire: Exceptional Arabs From Around the World and Their Journey To the Top
From Al Empire – This podcast highlights the stories of inspiring leaders, creators and thinkers from the Arab diaspora around the world, including the familiar voice of Jad Abumrad from WNYC’s popular podcast, Radiolab.
From Daily Chela (by Brianna Montoya) – The 1972 classic by Rudolfo Anaya continues to endure as a beloved story of entertainment loaded with deep philosophical questions for the Chicano community.
From Real Change – Bangladeshi American artist and activist Fahmida Azim talks about making it as an artist and the shift toward more inclusivity in the art world.
Native Communities Seek To Keep the Spirit Of The Powwow Alive During the Pandemic
From South Seattle Emerald – Powwows have been canceled and postponed once again due to COVID precautions. Local Powwow performers and organizers reflect on the significance of song, dance, and gathering for Indigenous communities around the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
The ‘Pie Designer’ Baking Up a Diverse Vision of America
From Atlas Obscura – In honor of Pi Day we wanted to highlight this story about pie designer Lauren Ko who creates amazing pies inspired by the many cultural experiences that make up America.
