Voices

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Community Voices

Tag: BIPOC

Voices of Latin America: An Indigenous PhD Student’s Perspective with ISLA

From DIGITIZE (by Elizabeth) – Navigating academia as an Indigenous PhD student at the University of Washington has been a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community.

‘Invisible Histories’ Podcast Unearths Forgotten Histories of South Seattle

Creative Currents: Arciniega Street Productions make space for queer, Latine and BIPOC artists

Young Somali American brings green Islam movement to Portland

From The Oregonian (by Gosia Wozniacka) – Young conservationists like Ahlam Osman are working to bring more voices from communities of color into the environmental movement.
A black man hands a glass of beer to another black man in a brewery.

2 new Black-owned breweries break barriers and bring craft beer to Seattle’s Central District

From The Seattle Times (by Tan Vinh) – New in the Central District, 23rd Ave Brewery and Métier Brewing Co. are increasing the representation of people of color in craft brewing.
Two woman hold a fresh and colorful bouquet of flowers in front of a brick building.

The Delridge Farmers Market Offers Culturally Relevant Food and BIPOC Vendors

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – Learn more about South Seattle’s BIPOC-centered farmers market, running on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month through October!
A woman stands in front of an exhibit at a gallery titled "We Are Changing the Tide".

Stand Up For Your Community: We Are Changing the Tide

“We Are Changing the Tide” is a new exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum highlighting stories from communities of color fighting for environmental justice.
Bok choy, fish sauce, coconut milk, scallions, and other food items laid out on cardboard boxes.

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.

An Interview with Ann Wright

On Technology, building bridges, and amplifying voices.
A group of young people on a beach investigating a tide pool.

Meet the founders connecting BIPOC youth to the marine sciences

From Crosscut (by Wudan Yan) – An interview with the founders of Sea Potential, an organization focused on elevating BIPOC voices in the marine sciences.