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Alida’s Bakery nourishes local Middle Eastern communities with bread and pastries that taste, and feel, like home

From The Seattle Times (by Providence Cicero) – At his Everett bakery, Nechirvan Zebari serves his clientele a taste of home – or even better!

Kwanzaa – A Holiday of Purpose and Principles

From South Seattle Emerald (by Patheresa Wells) – Learn more about the origin, principles, resources, and events surrounding this year’s celebration of Kwanzaa!

EchoX’s Best of 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!

Estelita’s Library Turns the Page on a New Chapter in the Central District

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – The opening of a justice-focused library creates a new community space fighting to maintain the identity of the Central District.

2021 Online Guide to Hanukkah

A guide to Hanukkah events in Seattle and around Washington state.

Native American Heritage Day

This November, EchoX expanded on our story map, “400 Years After the Mayflower”.

A Family Farm Brings African Produce to Portland

From YES! Magazine (by Breanna Draxler) – After emigrating from Africa, Rosata Niyonzima and her family work to advance food justice while introducing the community to their native produce.

The ‘Sioux Chef’ Brings Indigenous Food Back to the Forefront of American Diets

From Good News Network (By Andy Corbley) – A profile on Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef working to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous food culture.

Community Support for Islamic Center of Tacoma

Learn more about ICT, their community, communities who have stepped up in support of them, and consider how you may lend support.

Día de los Muertos: A colorful celebration of life & death 

Feliz Día de los Muertos! One of our staff members talks about how she and her family celebrate Día de los Muertos.

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