Christina Twu

Christina Twu is an editor at The Seattle Globalist who has received regional recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists for her reporting on race and education. Off editing duty, she karaokes and studies the future of content strategy as a master's degree candidate for the University of Washington's Communications Leadership program (CommLead). She enjoys speaking Chinglish and supports revolutionary work, including that of Got Green, an environmental justice organization for which she now serves on the board.

New ballot drop boxes open in Tukwila, Rainier Beach, North Seattle

by Christina Twu

A round of 11 King County new ballot boxes in diverse neighborhoods will add to the total 86 slated to open before the 2019 Primary Election.

Join us April 19 for “real talk” about diversity and equity in Seattle’s startups

by Christina Twu

The first-time release of a diversity study on Seattle startups surfaces big gender and race pay gaps. Female startup founders discuss this next week.

Central District artist wants to raise “Black privilege”

by Christina Twu

What is Black privilege and how do you pass it on to your daughters? Rapper Yirim Seck is figuring it out.

Video: Sauti Sol performs at the Neptune

by Christina Twu

Missed the Sauti Sol show last Thursday night at the Neptune Theatre or just wanna reminisce?

Meet the woman who coined the term “white fragility”

by Christina Twu

Got white fragility or don't know if you do or not? Robin DiAngelo will tell you what's wrong with you and what's wrong with the world today.

You could shine at our Sept. 14 storytelling event

by Christina Twu

Have a South Seattle story to share about "finding home" or want to hear some? Learn more about our Sept. 14 storytelling event: bit.do/SouthEnd.

Why we need to keep talking about Peter Liang

by Christina Twu

How the Asian American community talks about Peter Liang today will be part of our collective history and identity.

Photos from Thursday cam skills workshop at Cafe Ibex

by Christina Twu

Snippets from last Thursday's photo and video skills workshop at Cafe Ibex. More workshops and online skill shares starting July 19th!

6/23 workshop: Photo and video skills with pro, Jovelle Tamayo!

by Christina Twu

Strengthen your photo and video skills at our next June 23rd workshop with photojournalist Jovelle Tamayo!

June 4: Local media present “Press for the People,” a grassroots workshop

by Christina Twu

Ready to sharpen your pitching and storytelling skills? The Seattle Globalist, Crosscut, South Seattle Emerald, International Examiner, Seattle Weekly, Seattle Channel, KCTS9, Brown Paper Tickets (Low-Power FM) and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation bring you a day of workshops aimed at just that for “Press for the People: A Grassroots Media Workshop.” On Saturday, June 4, from […]

Africatown Innovation Center seeks community support after burglary, vandalism

by Christina Twu

The Africatown Center for Education and Innovation is working to get back up and running after the building was targeted by burglary and vandalism.

March 16th workshop: Write and pitch an op-ed!

by Christina Twu

Channel your power and persuasion. Learn how to write and publish an op-ed.

A Syrian girl holds up a poster she drew “about how she recently helped someone using information or technology” during UW professor Karen Fisher’s workshop at Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan in January 2015. (Photo courtesy of Karen Fisher, University of Washington Information School)

Syrian youth design dream apps at Za’atari Refugee Camp

by Christina Twu

With everything refugee families lost fleeing Syria, a new tech solution may offer Syrian youth a way to connect their pasts with brighter futures.

Feb. 18: Learn to interview like public radio pro Phyllis Fletcher!

by Christina Twu

Learn how to tell powerful stories with powerful interviews!

Vu Le's son, Viet (left), with his classmate at Hoa Mai in early January. (Photo By Christina Twu)

Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool welcomes its first early learners

by Christina Twu

Hoa Mai is reinstating Vietnamese language and culture in a new pre-kindergarten program.

First 2016 workshop: How to shoot impressive phone photos and video

by Christina Twu

Learn how to shoot phone photos and video like a pro journalist on Jan. 14 at Cafe Ibex.

Din Tai Fung expands dumpling footprint to downtown Seattle

by Christina Twu

Another expansion for Ding Tai Fung to downtown Seattle this summer accommodates Seattle's continued love for xiao long bao soup dumplings.

The best and worst of Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None”

by Christina Twu

Aziz Ansari's "Master of None" finds a distinct voice in the growing world of streaming comedy in a more diverse America.

Reagan Jackson on “Writing with Voice” Nov. 19

by Christina Twu

How can your perspective benefit The Seattle Globalist? Find out from Reagan Jackson, Globalist columnist and award-winning journalist Thursday, Nov. 19.

Get the scoop from investigative pros Oct. 15!

by Christina Twu

Get the scoop on basic investigative reporting from Seattle Globalist pros Venice Buhain and Lael Henterly Thursday, Oct. 15 at Columbia City's Tutta Bella.