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In limbo: Will Washington codify environmental justice into law?

by Guy Oron, Thea White, Frances Lee and Jadenne Radoc CabahugJul 12, 2020
The health impacts of pollution disproportionately impact communities of color in our state. But experts say environmental justice will take more than a task force.

Disappearing affordable housing in a high-tech town

by Yijin KimFeb 24, 2020
The first step was admitting we have an affordable housing problem. But are Seattle's powers-that-be willing to do what it takes to address it?

The Seattle Globalist’s Uncertain Future

by Globalist StaffDec 22, 2019

Conversations on Tech and Social Justice: Kenny Salvini

by Luke SavotDec 12, 2019

Arts & Culture

Kiran Ahluwalia brings meshing of world music to Seattle

by Kamna ShastriDec 4, 2019
Ahluwalia sees herself as a citizen of the world and loves to collaborate with musicians from other cultural traditions. It may be easy to call is fusion, but she prefers to characterize her music as a mix – modern Indian music serenaded by jazz and West African Blues. She will be playing this Sunday at The Triple Door.

“Beyond Bollywood” at MOHAI digs deep into Indian American experience

by Kamna ShastriNov 7, 2019
The Punjabi farmers and canners who came to the Pacific Northwest in the late-1800s and early-1900s paved the way for today’s Indian American immigrants.

Seattle Reads selects “There, There” by Tommy Orange for 2020

by Globalist StaffOct 30, 2019

Gates Foundation Discovery Center celebrates young changemakers in We the Future exhibition

by Gates Foundation Discovery Center

Race & Ethnicity

In limbo: Will Washington codify environmental justice into law?

by Guy Oron, Thea White, Frances Lee and Jadenne Radoc CabahugJul 12, 2020
The health impacts of pollution disproportionately impact communities of color in our state. But experts say environmental justice will take more than a task force.

A warmer home for long-time community advocate Laura Wong Whitebear

by Sokha Danh - City of Seattle Office of HousingFeb 21, 2020
Learn how community organizer Laura Wong-Whitebear was able to make her home in Beacon Hill more energy efficient, healthier and safer through the City of Seattle’s free Weatherization Program!

Immigration

Conversations on Tech and Social Justice: Jorge L. Barón

by Gloria Lusianti AngelinNov 21, 2019
The head of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project says advanced surveillance technology is enabling discrimination against immigrants of color.

For 26 years, Helping Link volunteers have helped thousands of Vietnamese refugees, immigrants

by Helping LinkOct 25, 2019
To celebrate 26 years of serving community, Helping Link/Một Dấu Nố will be holding their gala on 26th October 2019 at Mercer Island Community Center.