Seahawks logo isn’t just accepted by Coast Salish tribes – it’s beloved
From Tulalip News (by Michael Rios) – “The Seattle Seahawks’ logo is that rarest of birds: a culturally accurate sports icon directly inspired from an Indigenous masterpiece — and embraced by the Indigenous People it is borrowed from.”
16 Artists, 1 Message: Seattle’s Black Lives Matter Mural a Year Later
From Crosscut – A year after protests against police brutality mobilized Seattle activists and residents in the city’s Capital Hill neighborhood, the sixteen artists who painted the most iconic public art piece of last summer’s movement for Black Lives reflect on their legacy and belief in community.
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.
Community Leaders Denounce Anti-Asian Attacks — And Call For Community-Driven Solutions
From International Examiners – In the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes across the country and in Seattle, Seattle community leaders emphasize the need for constructive community solutions rather than law enforcement.
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.
