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CVA 2024: Sokha Danh, founder of the PNW’s first Asian American-owned bookstore, claims space for community through homegrown leadership

From International Examiner (by Chris Potter) – Read an interview with the owner of the Northwest’s first Asian American-owned bookstore!

Al Empire: Exceptional Arabs From Around the World and Their Journey To the Top

From Al Empire – This podcast highlights the stories of inspiring leaders, creators and thinkers from the Arab diaspora around the world, including the familiar voice of Jad Abumrad from WNYC’s popular podcast, Radiolab.

Washington State Names Its First Native American Poet Laureate

From Crosscut – Rena Priest, a member of the Lummi Nation from Bellingham, is named Washington State Poet Laureate during National Poetry Month.
Bernie Whitebear speaking to Senator Henry M. Jackson during the dedication ceremony for the lease agreement held at Fort Lawton, 1971. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Remembering the Occupation of Fort Lawton 51 Years Later

From Voices Staff – March 8th is the 51st anniversary of the occupation of Fort Lawton in Magnolia, where Daybreak Star Cultural Center now stands. Read more to learn about this important event in history and its significance today.

Do We Ask Too Much Of Black Heroes?

From The New York Times – Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, challenges the simplified narratives of Black heroes and leaders that have became mainstays during Black History Month.

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