Seattle Histories: Minidoka is the First Camp Your Grandma is Incarcerated in, Crystal City is the Second
From Seattle Front Porch (by Troy Osaki) – “The Seattle Histories storytelling project highlights the places, people, and events that have shaped the history of Seattle’s communities.”
The untold history of migrant labor in the Pacific Northwest
From KUOW (by Libby Denkmann) – Historian Megan Asaka’s new book explores our region’s history with migrant labor, and she spoke about it with KUOW’s Soundside.
“White” Without the Privilege: An Arab American’s Quest To Be Counted
From LAist – Rashad Al-Dabbagh reflects on how Arab Americans and people from the Middle East categorized as “white” under the US Census, a label that does not match or represent real lived experiences especially after 9/11.
From South Seattle Emerald – Community activist Norma Timbang reflects on how Asian American women are uniquely impacted by the intertwining legacies of race and gender.
White Saviors “Rescuing” Asian Women & Who They Truly Serve
From JM Wong – In this 2019 piece, JM Wong investigates the real stories behind massage parlors in the Chinatown-International District and the complex socio-political factors that bring women to work there.
The ‘Pie Designer’ Baking Up a Diverse Vision of America
From Atlas Obscura – In honor of Pi Day we wanted to highlight this story about pie designer Lauren Ko who creates amazing pies inspired by the many cultural experiences that make up America.
Seedcast: On Home and Belonging for Black and Indigenous Peoples
From South Seattle Emerald – Wa Na Wari Co-founder Inye Wokoma reflects on his Black and Pan-African heritage and explores philosophical questions of Black and Indigenous identity.
Paula Madison’s Personal Crusade To Tell the History Of Chinese in the Caribbean
From Center for Asian American Media – Former NBC executive Paula Madison’s personal search for her maternal grandfather unveils the story of Chinese merchants in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
