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Eid Mubarak! 2021

May 12, 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.

Crosscut

WA Schools Catching up on Black History and Ethnic Studies

May 12, 2021

From Crosscut (by Meg Butterworth) – Educators around Washington state are reshaping K-12 curriculum to be more inclusive or ethnic studies and Black history and pushing for the coursework to become requirements for statewide public education.

South Seattle Emerald

Ramadan 2021: Reflections on a Year of Sacrifice, Loss, and Hope

May 11, 2021

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amina Ibrahim) – For many Muslims, Ramadan 2021 has provided a new opportunity to be in community after a year of isolation.

The Daily Chela

The Radical Democratic Force of Street Food

May 10, 2021

From Daily Chela (by Lucy Tambara) – Writer Lucy Tambara unpacks just how much street food has informally become its own democratic institution by creating a culture of community and reciprocity.

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No More Stolen Relatives

May 5, 2021

From Voices Staff – In honor of the first official Missing And Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, we have gathered together a list of resources for MMIP as shared on our social media page.

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Cinco de Mayo—May 5, 2021

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!

USA Today

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican Holiday. So Why Does the United States Celebrate it More?

May 5, 2021

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.

Searchlight New Mexico

Seeing Red: The Color Of the Spirits

May 4, 2021

From Searchlight New Mexico (by Curtis Ray Benally) – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This 2020 photo essay highlights the stories and experiences of Indigenous women.

The Seattle Times

A Renewed Cultural Focus in White Center Bolsters Sense of Khmer Community

May 3, 2021

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.

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My Bolo, My Garden, My Grandmother

April 30, 2021

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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