Chuminh Tofu’s Free Sunday Meals Offer a Model for Community Aid
From International Examiner – Even through the pandemic, Chuminh Tofu owner Tanya Nguyen and dedicated volunteers have continued to provide for the city’s unhoused neighbors.
Immigrant Families Reconnect to Cultural Practices During the Pandemic
From YES! Magazine – As the pandemic continues and people are spending more time at home away from family and loved ones, cultural traditions and recipes serve as a soothing comfort.
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.
From Ramona Gault – Ramona Gault interviews Anita Rodriguez, author of Coyota in the Kitchen about her cultural influences, the heritage of New Mexico, and making it in a male-oriented profession.
The Stroke of a Pen Signals Hope and Caution for Muslim Americans
From KUOW – As President Biden reverses the travel ban put in place in 2017, a University of Washington -Bothell professor reflects on how the travel ban has affected the Muslim American community.
There’s Noise, There’s Music. Estelita’s Is Not Your Average Seattle Library – Its a Space For Community
From The Seattle Times – Estelita’s Library in Beacon Hill is a haven for community, connection, and books. Read more about how they have been coping during the pandemic.
From Indian Country Today – “We Are Water Protectors” a children’s picture book by two Indigenous women won the American Library Association’s Caldecott Medal.
