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In a forest, a large pot is suspended by a chain over a wood fire while a man stirs it with a wooden spoon. In the background is a large traditional Native tent.

The ‘Sioux Chef’ Brings Indigenous Food Back to the Forefront of American Diets

From Good News Network (By Andy Corbley) – A profile on Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef working to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous food culture.
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Día de los Muertos: A colorful celebration of life & death 

Feliz Día de los Muertos! One of our staff members talks about how she and her family celebrate Día de los Muertos.
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The north gate to Lumen Field, adorned with Native art and a sign that says "Muckleshoot".

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.”
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Slavachia: Bringing Cultures Together Through Folk Music

From YES! Magazine (by Chad J. Reich) – When Easter European and Appalachian folk music meet, they create an opportunity for cross-cultural collaboration and harmony, fondly termed “Slavachia”.
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Eid Mubarak! 2021

From Voices Staff – Eid Mubarak! Tonight marks the start of Eid al-Fitr, the last day of رمضان, the month of Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection and prayer. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It means “burning heat,” and begins with hilal, the crescent moon. It is a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.
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Colorful flags stream above an old building against a blue sky.

Cinco de Mayo—May 5, 2021

From National Today – Everyone knows what May 5, or Cinco De Mayo, means tacos, margaritas, fun, and fiesta. But did you know that without what happened on this fateful day, the United States may have not existed as we know it today? What exactly happened on this day of seemingly endless partying and celebration? Let’s take a deep dive into Mexican-American history!
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Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican Holiday. So Why Does the United States Celebrate it More?

From USA Today (by Jordan Mendoza and Gabriela Miranda) – Cinco De Mayo is often celebrated as a day to party and drink margaritas in the USA, but the real significance of Cinco De Mayo is rooted in a history of resisting invasion in Mexico. Read on to learn more.
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My Bolo, My Garden, My Grandmother

From The Mash Up Americans (by Alexis Diao) – The bolo is a Filipino machete most often used as a gardening tool. For Alexis Diao it is a lifeline between present and past, and a bridge between places.
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Traditions New and Old Come to Life for Ramadan Celebrations Amid COVID

From YES! Magazine (by Nargis Rahman) – Bangladeshi American writer Nargis Rahman reflects on how yet another Ramadan in lockdown has brought new opportunities to connect with old traditions. But its still not the same without family.
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For Two Women Small Business Owners, Ramadan is a Moment to Remember Home

From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – two women with small food businesses at Spice Bridge in Tukwila reflect on Ramadan memories and how food is central to bringing people together.
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