DJ Martinez

DJ Martinez is a lover of media (tv especially!) and a local stage time stealer, originally from Richmond, California. Combining his passion for media, social justice, and youth development, DJ is committed to exploring the ways in which they can all intersect and helping young people share their voice through all types of media.
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QTPOC parties are necessary (here are five coming up this month!)

by DJ Martinez
In case there was any doubt before Orlando, safe spaces for queer and trans people of color are vital. Fortunately, Seattle has some a poppin QTPOC dance parties.
Jun 17, 2016
The vigil at Cal Anderson park for the victims of the Orlando mass shooting. (Photo by Alex Garland)

Systemic racism and misogyny are killing Queer and Trans People of Color every day

by DJ Martinez
Violence against Queer and Trans People of Color didn’t start in Orlando on Saturday, and it won’t end there.
Jun 13, 2016

The Seattle Globalist welcomes 2016 youth apprentices

by DJ Martinez
Meet our 2016 Seattle Globalist Apprentices!
Jun 3, 2016
2016 Seattle May Day (Photo by DJ Martinez)

Why We March: Snapshots from Seattle May Day

by DJ Martinez
For the 10th straight year, hundreds of Seattleites came out for the May Day workers' and immigrants' rights march. We asked a few why they were marching this year.
May 1, 2016

Apply now for Globalist Youth Journalism Program

by DJ Martinez
Applications are officially open for our next youth journalism workshop series, which starts on February 23rd!
Jan 4, 2016