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A black woman poses in front of a street mural depicting Black historical figures, buildings, and other cultural items.

A wave of Black art rises in Seattle’s Central District

As new development proliferates in the historically Black neighborhood, artists proclaim: ‘We were here, and we are still here, and we will be here.’
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The north gate to Lumen Field, adorned with Native art and a sign that says "Muckleshoot".

Seahawks logo isn’t just accepted by Coast Salish tribes – it’s beloved

From Tulalip News (by Michael Rios) – “The Seattle Seahawks’ logo is that rarest of birds: a culturally accurate sports icon directly inspired from an Indigenous masterpiece — and embraced by the Indigenous People it is borrowed from.”
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A man in headphones speaks into a microphone on a desk. A woman stands beside him in front of a banner that says "Daybreak Star Radio Network".

Live from Seattle: a brand-new Indigenous radio station

From Crosscut (by Margo Vansynghel) – “The longtime Native community center and headquarters of the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is now home to a brand-new – and rare – initiative: Daybreak Star Radio, an international online radio station fully dedicated to Indigenous music, arts and culture.”
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Slavachia: Bringing Cultures Together Through Folk Music

From YES! Magazine (by Chad J. Reich) – When Easter European and Appalachian folk music meet, they create an opportunity for cross-cultural collaboration and harmony, fondly termed “Slavachia”.
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In Front of the Mask: An Attitude, An Opinion, An Expression of Joy

From The Spokesman Review (Treva Lind) – You don’t need to settle for plain surgical masks. Masks can be a way to show pride in identity and invite dialogue about culture and diversity.
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Eid Mubarak! 2021

From Voices Staff – Eid Mubarak! Tonight marks the start of Eid al-Fitr, the last day of رمضان, the month of Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection and prayer. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It means “burning heat,” and begins with hilal, the crescent moon. It is a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.
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From top left, clockwise: Community members attend an informational session with Howard alumni at Black Voices’ HBCU event last year. (Curtis Campbell) Kellogg Middle School Assistant Principal Melyssa Stone. (Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut) Students attend a performance of Derrick Barnes’ book ‘Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut,’ put on by Book-It Repertory Theatre. (Curtis Campbell) Shoreline School District Director of Equity and Family Engagement Tanisha Brandon-Felder. (Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut)

WA Schools Catching up on Black History and Ethnic Studies

From Crosscut (by Meg Butterworth) – Educators around Washington state are reshaping K-12 curriculum to be more inclusive or ethnic studies and Black history and pushing for the coursework to become requirements for statewide public education.
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Ramadan 2021: Reflections on a Year of Sacrifice, Loss, and Hope

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amina Ibrahim) – For many Muslims, Ramadan 2021 has provided a new opportunity to be in community after a year of isolation.
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The Radical Democratic Force of Street Food

From Daily Chela (by Lucy Tambara) – Writer Lucy Tambara unpacks just how much street food has informally become its own democratic institution by creating a culture of community and reciprocity.
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No More Stolen Relatives

From Voices Staff – In honor of the first official Missing And Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, we have gathered together a list of resources for MMIP as shared on our social media page.
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