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Like a Warm Hug From an Angel

From The New York Times – An ode to the soft, colorful and luxurious blankets that are a part of many immigrant households and have a global, cross cultural reach.

The Paper Tigers: a Kung Fu Movie That Makes a Seattle Hometown Proud

From Northwest Asian Weekly – The Paper Tigers is a movie born and bred in Seattle and brings together comedy and action for a tale of friendship and martial arts.

Herald Native Women

From Vision Maker Media – Vision Maker Media presents seven films created by and featuring Native Women in honor of Womxn’s History Month.

Celebrating Black Heritage

From Voices Staff – A collection of resources celebrating Black heritage and excellence in honor of Black History Month.

Undergrad’s First Novel, Optioned for a Movie, Features Big Robots and Even Bigger Feelings

From UW News – University of Washington student Zoe Mikuta’s debut sci-fi novel centers protagonists of color and grapples with experiences inspired by her multiracial and cultural identity.

The Lion Dance in 8,000 Dominoes!

From Hevesh5 – Expert domino mastermind Lily Hevesh creates this domino setup of a traditional Lunar New Year lion dance and reflects on her experience as a Chinese born adoptee.

Lalo Guerrero: The Father Of Chicano Music

From Daily Chela – A look back at how Lalo Guerrero captured the complexity of being Mexican American through his music and lyrics.

New Mexico Author Q&A Anita Rodriguez

From Ramona Gault – Ramona Gault interviews Anita Rodriguez, author of Coyota in the Kitchen about her cultural influences, the heritage of New Mexico, and making it in a male-oriented profession.

The First Indigenous Caldecott Medal Winner

From Indian Country Today – “We Are Water Protectors” a children’s picture book by two Indigenous women won the American Library Association’s Caldecott Medal.

‘The Loving Story’ Streaming Free Monday

From Peninsula Daily News – the film about Richard and Mildred Loving will be streaming free of cost in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

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