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Artist Spotlight: Minnie Collins

EchoX is honored to partner with one of our first directory participants, the African-American Writers’ Alliance (AAWA), to present the following series of poetry and prose from a collective of writers. Over the course of the next few Wednesdays, we will share poetry and prose from one of these incredibly talented writers. This Wednesday we are proud to share the work of Minnie Collins. 

Learn more about the work that AAWA does and support their writing at http://www.aawa-seattle.org/. 
Diyas are lit around a colorful rangoli to celebrate the festival of Diwali.

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.
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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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‘We belong out there’: How the Nordic concept of friluftsliv — outdoor life — could help the Pacific Northwest get through this COVID winter

From The Seattle Times – a Nordic perspective on how the outdoors can be a space of solace and connection regardless of the time of year might inspire new traditions during a winter of COVID in the Pacific Northwest.
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Burien’s Día de los Muertos celebration will last until Nov. 15

B Town Blog -Burien is celebrating Dia de los Muertos until November 15th. Check out this page for videos and resources about celebrating Day of the Dead.
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Port announces new names for six parks along the Duwamish River

From Port of Seattle – 6 parks along the Duwamish River are renamed to honor the histories and legacy of Native land.
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The History of the Sea Mar Museum

From The Sea Mar Museum – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Sea Mar Museum presents a snippet of the history of the Latinx community in Washington.
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Remembering Phil Hayasaka, Asian American and Civil Rights Activist

From South Seattle Emerald – Long time Asian American Civil Rights activist Phil Hayasaka recently passed away, but his legacy is alive and growing.
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An exhibit and film comes home to Lummi Nation

From Vashon Beachcomber – “Whale People: Protectors of the Sea” tells the story of the killer whale and how Native Nations are stewards of the Salish Sea ecosystem.
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Koli Kohler stands in the sun with a leaf.

Artist Spotlight: Songcatcher Koli Kohler

Singer-songwriter Koli Kohler (Yurok/Karuk/Hupa) has been writing songs and singing story for as long as she can remember. Her first album, titled How I Am, was nominated for three Native American Music Awards. She recently released a seven-song EP, Better, this past September.
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