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Russell Caswell

Shedding Old Skin for the New Year

From South Seattle Emerald (by Jenn Ngeth) – In April, hundreds of attendees celebrated Khmer New Year at the Cambodian Cultural Association of Washington’s annual festival in White Center.

EchoX’s 2024 Story Gathering Workshop for High School Students

Read the pieces from 2024’s Story Gathering Workshop!
Nika Bartoo-Smith / Underscore Native News/ICT

Portland Exhibition Explores Art to Preserve Moments in Time

From Underscore Native News (by Nika Bartoo-Smith) – A new exhibition at Native Arts and Cultures Foundation showcases art from fellows they’ve worked with over the last 15 years.

Chinatown Records: A Music and Memory Project Comes to Seattle

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.
Clockwise from top left: Chris Chow/Unsplash, Fotima/EchoX, Jehan/EchoX, Elizabeth/EchoX

EchoX’s 2023 Story Gathering Sandbox

Read the pieces from EchoX’s inaugural 2023 Story Gathering Sandbox!
Courtesy of Jehan

Somali Girls Club is Just Getting Started

From DIGITIZE (by Jehan) – Somali Girls Club aims to connect Somali girls in the greater Seattle area through community events and socials. 
Jenn Ngeth

Getting Blessed in the Rain for the 21st Annual White Center Cambodian New Year Festival

From South Seattle Emerald (by Jenn Ngeth) – April 27th marked the 21st celebration of the White Center Cambodian New Year Festival. Check out the event in photos!
EchoX's How to Look Cool Online - flyer

Applications Now Open – Fourth Annual “How to Look Cool Online” Web Development Workshop

This summer will mark our fourth annual summer web development workshop “How to Look Cool Online”, a workshop to help students with little or no coding experience overcome fears of coding to create their own online platforms for self-expression!

Culturally-specific campaign, ‘Cambodian Rock Band,’ a first for local theaters and Khmer community

From the International Examiner (by Bunthay Cheam) – ‘Cambodian Rock Band’, the musical by Lauren Yee, marks a new level of recognition and representation for the Khmer community. Playing through November 5th at ACT Theatre!

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