Sharayah Lane

Sharayah is a journalism student at the University of Washington who is passionate about diversity, sharing stories and changing the world. She enjoys naps, dogs, the great outdoors and bird watching.
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After a killing by the police, family and friends mourn the loss of Charleena Lyles

by Sharayah Lane
Charleena was a woman. She was a mother. She was a sister. She was a member of her community and she has a family who are deeply grieving her loss.
Jun 19, 2017

A first-timer reflects on Washington’s Democratic caucus

by Sharayah Lane
More than 230,000 participated in Washington's Democratic caucus on Saturday, which Sen. Bernie Sanders won overwhelmingly.
Mar 28, 2016
Sanders supporters gather at Occidental Park before the "March for Bernie 2"on Saturday. (Photo by Sharayah Lane)

“March for Bernie” crowds shirk demographics in support of socialism

by Sharayah Lane
The "March for Bernie" this weekend showed the appeal of Sanders' socialist policies across age, gender and race.
Mar 1, 2016
UW president Ana Mari Cuace is presented with an honorary blanket by Lummi tribal member Luanne Wilson. (Photo by Sharayah Lane)

Will anything come of the UW President’s visit to the Lummi Nation?

by Sharayah Lane
It’s only 90 miles away, but for a young woman who grew up on the Lummi Reservation, the University of Washington is a completely different world.
Feb 28, 2016

Seattle MLK celebration a reminder to keep moving forward

by Sharayah Lane
Keynote speaker Marcus Green said while our nation has made progress because of King, in many ways, racism has become increasingly hidden yet pervasive.
Jan 18, 2016
Marchers move down Madison St. during the Seattle People's Climate March on Wednesday. (Photo by Alex Garland)

Seattle joins People’s Climate March in call for global action

by Sharayah Lane
More than 1000 people gathered in Seattle on Wednesday for the People's Climate March.
Oct 15, 2015