On the Fence Line: Juneteenth reminds us that state prisons suppress solidarity
From International Examiner (by Felix Sitthivong) – Despite the restrictions of the prison system, community groups are still fighting for incarcerated individuals to have access to cultural events that represent them.
50 Years Ago, Asian Americans Took a Stand at Wounded Knee
From Densho (by Natasha Varner) – During the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee, survivors of Japanese American concentration camps stood in solidarity with protestors of the Indigenous reservation system.
Demand and enthusiasm for Asian fruits and vegetables grows
From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Rizanino “Riz” Reyes) – As demand increases for tropical Asian fruits and vegetables, local Northwest farmers are filling the niche.
From StoryCorps – One of EchoX’s guiding principles is “everyone has a story to tell”. Here, StoryCorps highlights some conversations and stories from the AAPI community!
A push for racial justice, one BIPOC farmer at a time
From International Examiner (by Patranya Bhoolsuwan) – As Black and Brown farmers struggle with structural racism, Friendly Vang-Johnson works for justice through her BIPOC-sourced CSA.
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.
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.
