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A pair of Indigenous beaded moccasins.

National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools

September 30 marks the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools. Recent discoveries of mass graves at Canadian residential schools have highlighted the shared legacy of abuse in the U.S. and other countries. Healing starts with accountability from the institutions responsible.
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Voices of Latin America: An Indigenous PhD Student’s Perspective with ISLA

From DIGITIZE (by Elizabeth) – Navigating academia as an Indigenous PhD student at the University of Washington has been a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community.
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Indigenous People Press on to Indigenize Museums

From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.
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The Road To The Promised Land, 50 Years Later

From NPR – A 2018 retrospective on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and its aftermath.
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Remembering the True Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

From South Seattle Emerald (by Gennette Cordova) – This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, “consider adopting the spirit of his economic message, rejecting the inaccurate translations of his words, and committing to his goals of disrupting and dismantling white supremacy.”
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Bok choy, fish sauce, coconut milk, scallions, and other food items laid out on cardboard boxes.

A push for racial justice, one BIPOC farmer at a time

From International Examiner (by Patranya Bhoolsuwan) – As Black and Brown farmers struggle with structural racism, Friendly Vang-Johnson works for justice through her BIPOC-sourced CSA.
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Illustrated portrait of Cesar Chavez placed on a photo of a farm field.
"The fight is never about the grapes or lettuce. It is always about people." —Cesar Chavez.

Happy Birthday, Cesar Chavez!

A folk hero and symbol of hope to millions of Americans, Chavez brought about an era of change for American agriculture through non-violent activism.
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Illustration of a black woman and Indigenous woman.

Healing Generational Trauma

From YES! Magazine (By Jasmin Joseph) – “For Black and Indigenous communities, it takes more than therapy and medicine to tackle mental illness. We need a holistic approach.”
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MasterClass Launches Free Offering in Honor of Black History Month

From Ebony (by Tanya Christian) – “The three-part, 54-lesson class entitled ‘Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love’ is an uncensored and unfiltered version of Black history that is not typically taught in school.”
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Martin Luther King Jr. gives a civil rights speech surrounded by Black and White supporters.

Wishing You a Reflective and Action Inspired MLK Day!

As we remind ourselves of the many achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we recognize the relevance of his work today.  We’ve compiled some resources for contemplation, reflection, and to inspire action.
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