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Book Recommendations: Standing strong in who you are

From Northwest Asian Weekly (By Samantha Pak) – Find a new novel with these recommendations of some 2021 releases!
Exterior front building photo of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Exterior front building photo of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

How Newly Recruited Native Curators Are Changing the Narrative of American Art at Museums Across the Country

From Artnet News (by Zachary Small) – Around the country, art museums are taking steps to collaborate with Native American communities to display Indigenous art.
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.
A woman holds one of her sculptures in front of her, she looks off-camera.
Portrait of Ruth Asawa by Imogen Cunningham. (Via The Stranger, Courtesy of the Seattle Art Museum)

The Best Part of Imogen Cunningham’s Retrospective is Ruth Asawa

From The Stranger (by Jas Keimig) – Exhibiting at Seattle Art Museum until February 6th, Imogen Cunningham’s photography features portraits of many 20th-century female artists, such as modernist sculptor Ruth Asawa.
Portrait of Zora Neale Hurston with title of Alice Walker-edited Hurston reader: I Love Myself When I Am Laughing...and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive

Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston!

“Myths ferried Zora Neale Hurston through life. And long after her death in 1960, they coursed through her work like a stream. But at times, it seemed those very myths hung over her like a constellation made up of stars she’d arranged herself.” —Michael Ando, The Bitter Southerner

Alida’s Bakery nourishes local Middle Eastern communities with bread and pastries that taste, and feel, like home

From The Seattle Times (by Providence Cicero) – At his Everett bakery, Nechirvan Zebari serves his clientele a taste of home – or even better!

Here are 252 books by Native and Indigenous writers that Elissa Washuta thinks you should read.

Elissa Washuta’s ever-expanding list compiles “classics, newest books, and out-of-print titles” by Native and Indigenous writers.

Kwanzaa – A Holiday of Purpose and Principles

From South Seattle Emerald (by Patheresa Wells) – Learn more about the origin, principles, resources, and events surrounding this year’s celebration of Kwanzaa!

EchoX’s Best of 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, here’s a look back at a few of our proudest accomplishments. For such a small team, we were able to do so much!

All Booked Up for the Winter!

We asked EchoX staff to send us their favorite books written by POC authors – no genre was off limits! If you’re looking for your next great read, it just might be on this list! 

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