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Lunar New Year 2022: Year of the Tiger!

February 1, 2022

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.

Arts & Literature

Book Recommendations: Standing strong in who you are

January 27, 2022

From Northwest Asian Weekly (By Samantha Pak) – Find a new novel with these recommendations of some 2021 releases!

News, Voices by EchoX

EchoX’s Best of 2021

December 20, 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!

International Examiner, News

Seattle welcomes musician Julian Saporiti of No-No Boy at Town Hall on November 12

November 11, 2021

From International Examiner (By Ben Henry) – Singer-songwriter Julian Saporiti explores the stories of Asian Americans – and the oppression they’ve faced – through folk Americana music.

News, Northwest Asian Weekly

Centuries and Still: A short film about the history of anti-AAPI racism

October 21, 2021

From Northwest Asian Weekly (By Kai Curry) – “Centuries and Still” is a short film from Vietnamese director Sally Tran recounting the history of anti-Asian discrimination in the United States.

News, YES! Magazine

Uncovering the Asian American Old West

May 14, 2021

From YES! Magazine (by Mia Warren) – Beloved books about the West like Little House on the Prairie captured the imagination of many 1st generation Americans, but they omitted the histories and contributions of people of color. Writer Mia Warren uncovers the Asian stories that are part of the Old West narrative and have been here all along.

News, South Seattle Emerald

How To Celebrate Khmer New Year

April 19, 2021

From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – Seattle’s Khmer community celebrates the solar new year throughout the month of April. In 2021 though, festivities may look a little different to account for social distancing measures.

CNN, News

Why Some Asian Americans Are Embracing Their Heritage By Dropping Their Anglicized Names

April 7, 2021

From CNN Style – Many Asian Americans who have anglicized their names are making a choice to go by their given names as statements of empowerment and resistance.

News, The Splendid Table

Saving Chinatown with Grace Young

March 25, 2021

From The Splendid Table – Author and educator Grace Lee shares the legacy of Chinatowns across the country, how Covid-19 has affected these communities and

News, South Seattle Emerald

Opinion: What We Can No Longer Accept

March 24, 2021

From South Seattle Emerald – Community activist Norma Timbang reflects on how Asian American women are uniquely impacted by the intertwining legacies of race and gender.

Voices

Community Voices

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