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Artist Spotlight: Gail Haynes

Jewish Cantors Celebrate Hanukkah With Virtual Concerts

From NPR – Jewish cantors from around the country come together on Zoom to bring melody and festivity to the Jewish community during Hanukkah.

Natives Help Natives in Online Marketplace

From Indian Country Today – a new virtual marketplace creates a space for Indigenous artisans impacted by COVID-19 restrictions to showcase their work online.

Artist Spotlight: Margaret S. Barrie

Artist Spotlight: Georgia S. McDade

400 Years After the Mayflower: a Storymap to Decolonize Thanksgiving

From Voices Staff – For Thanksgiving, EchoX staff and board members have curated a Storymap discussing both contemporary and historical issues Indigenous communities have faced in the past and continue to face today. Click here to explore.
A Native American man looks out over a parking lot.

Movie Review: The Exiles

A review of the 1961 movie, The Exiles, contemplating the Indian Relocation Act and ruminating its’ effects on America’s Indigenous population both historically and into the present. A commentary on Indian Country’s strength and resilience through adversity.
Headshot of Minnie Collins

Artist Spotlight: Minnie Collins

A Pacific Northwest Diwali: remembering how the festival of lights has changed over the years

From Community Advisory Committee – Kamna Shastri reflects on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and how the festival has changed as she has grown up in the Pacific Northwest.

Tacoma immigrants reflect as presidential votes tallied: Are they welcome in America?

From The News Tribune – Immigrant residents of Tacoma shared their views on America as ballots were counted for the 2020 Presidential election.

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