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Colleen Echohawk On Family and Inspiration

From South Seattle Emerald – Colleen Echohawk, Executive Director of Chief Seattle Club, shares the influences and inspirations that have made her a community leader.

Strength, Courage, Resistance: An Interview With Navajo Nation Skater Di’orr Greenwood

From Yeah Girl Media – Navajo Nation skater Di’orr Greenwood shares her skating journey, her inspirations and the legacy she hopes to leave through her endeavors.
Plumes of colored powder are thrown into the air to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of spring.

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors versus the Color Run: Appreciation or Appropriation?

From Voices Staff – The Hindu festival of Holi is known around the world for is joy and colorful celebrations. Here we’ve collected resources to learn more about the festival. We also consider the thin line between appreciation and appropriation when it comes to celebrating the festival – or an event like it.

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.

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.

Black Players Once Dominated Mexican Football

From Daily Chela – When Black players were barred from playing in Major League Baseball, many found opportunity in playing the sport in Mexico.

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.

I’m An American Teenager of South Indian Descent. Here’s What Kamala Harris Means To Me

From The Seattle Times – A young South Indian American teenager reflects on what Vice President Kamala Harris means to her and her future.

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