A Renewed Cultural Focus in White Center Bolsters Sense of Khmer Community
From The Seattle Times (by Melissa Hellmann) – White Center had its first Sunday Swap Meet, a once- a month outdoor market featuring vendors, businesses, and artists from the Southeast Asian community.
Traditions New and Old Come to Life for Ramadan Celebrations Amid COVID
From YES! Magazine (by Nargis Rahman) – Bangladeshi American writer Nargis Rahman reflects on how yet another Ramadan in lockdown has brought new opportunities to connect with old traditions. But its still not the same without family.
From Puyallup Tribal News (by Lis Pemberton)- We are commonly told to steer clear of Nettles but did you know they have many nutritional and healing properties that have been used by Indigenous communities for generations? In this poetic piece, learn about how Nettles are harvested and how they can be used. Be sure to check out the linked video for recipe ideas and an in-depth look at how Nettles are held sacred.
For Two Women Small Business Owners, Ramadan is a Moment to Remember Home
From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – two women with small food businesses at Spice Bridge in Tukwila reflect on Ramadan memories and how food is central to bringing people together.
From Emergency Magazine (by Lauren E. Oaks with Kaisa Reese Ahluniq Kotch) – On earth day, we want to share this piece from Emergence Magazine which documents the stories of three generations of an Inupiat family in Alaska. They reflect on the way their communities have been transformed forever by climate change and Covid-19, and author Lauren E. Oaks considers “the meeting place” between Indigenous knowledge and Western science.
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.
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
The Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee House Shows Resilience During the Challenges Caused by the Pandemic
From International Examiner – The Panama Hotel, a historic treasure, keeps the story of Japanese Americans alive and continues to stay afloat even during the uncertainties of running a business in a pandemic.
From Pacific Horticulture Society – Heirloom seeds preserve a world of cultural and ancestral knowledge and can be an important link to identity as well as the land.
