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Students from the global south embrace open online courses

by Dipendra KC
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC's) are hailed as democratizing higher education, especially in the developing world. Are they living up to the hype?
Aug 6, 2014
Mulugeta Abate, chef at Lovage restaurant on 1st Avenue. (Video still by Aida Solomon)

I AM ETHIOPIA: The fusion flavors of chef Mulugeta Abate

by Aida Solomon
The second installment of Globalist Apprentice Aida Solomon's series "I AM ETHIOPIA" profiles a Seattle chef who's redefining his culture's cuisine.
Aug 5, 2014

Groundbreaking Eastside youth programs redefine cultural exchange

by Kamna Shastri
Three summer programs on the Eastside are proving that cultural exchange can't be forced — it's all about finding common goals.

South Asian journalism students turn their lenses on Seattle

by Jessica Partnow
Twenty students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka studied journalism with the Globalist in June and July. They each produced a post reflecting on their time here.
Aug 4, 2014
The wall of old signs inside of Thompson Signs' warehouse serves as a visual reminder of the mostly white, male political candidates in the northwest. (Photo by Lucas Anderson / UW Election Eye)

Candidates address startling dearth of diversity in State Legislature

by Annie Kucklick
Only 13 out of the total 147 state legislators in the state House and Senate are people of color. All 13 are democrats.
Aug 1, 2014

Ten tips for foreign drivers in Seattle

by Emilie Schwartz
Seattle’s notoriously polite driving culture can pose a real challenge for drivers from other countries. Here are some tips to help.
Jul 31, 2014

In-depth: Globalist apprentices explore Ethiopian-American identity, shellfish contamination

by Sara McCaslin
After a year of developing skills in writing, photography, video/audio and reporting for The Seattle Globalist, our youth apprentices are proud to share the following projects with you. These in-depth pieces were dreamed up, designed and reported by each apprentice on a topic they are passionate about. Now equipped with some serious reporting skills, we know these young […]
Jul 28, 2014
Demonstration for Gaza in Coimbatore, India. (Photo by Welfare Party via Flickr)

Seattle stands up for justice in Gaza

by Majd Baniodeh
As a Palestinian living in the U.S., and as a human watching yet another massacre occur within miles of my place of birth, I can’t help but feel paralyzed, powerless and most frustratingly, helpless.
Jul 25, 2014
Contingent from Tacoma SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) at anti-war rally, Judkins Park, Seattle, Washington, 27 October 2007. (Photo by Joe Mabel via Wikipedia)

How to prove the government is spying on you

by Lael Henterly
How a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Force Protection Officer infiltrated a peaceful political group… and got away with it.

Washington prepares for 600 unaccompanied minors from Central America

by Anna Goren
Preparations are underway for local organizations to provide support for the 600 minors who may arrive in Washington in coming weeks.
Jul 24, 2014
(Photo courtesy of Hamdi Lilah)

Local designer uses fashion to help Somalia

by Shirley Qiu
When Hamdi Mohamed first drew a map of Somalia, with the word “FREE” pushing out against the borders of the country, she wasn’t sure what she would do with it. The Chief Sealth High School student just knew it represented her desire for her home country to be freed of anarchy, violence and the numerous other issues it […]
Delta’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong from Sea-Tac Airport in June. (Photo by Don Wilson/Port of Seattle)

Delta and Alaska fighting for Seattle’s gateway to Asia

by Atia Musazay
By the end of this year, Delta officials say Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will see the addition of 96 flights to 33 destinations, including Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong, as well as many domestic flights.
Jul 23, 2014
Performer Christina Sunardi in "Gunung Sari" costume. (Photo by Mr. Sunardi)

Eclectic dances from the Indonesian islands to Seattle

by Thilini Kahandawaarachchi
This Saturday, celebrating the unique islands of Indonesia — from Sumatra, Java, Bali, Madura and more — will manifest in eclectic dance performances at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.
Protest against the World Cup in Copacabana on June 12, 2014. (Photo from Agência Brasil, a public Brazilian news agency)

What the World Cup loss means to Brazil

by Nick Wong
After living in Brazil for over a year, I had mixed feelings on the arrival of the World Cup.
Jul 22, 2014
API Flying Bookshelf organizers gather a crowd of about a couple dozen at their July 17 launch party at Eastern Cafe. From left to right, co-curators Minh Nguyen and Chris Woon, and co-founders Sabrina Chen and Derek Dizon. (Photo by Tuyen Than)

API Flying Bookshelf gets its wings, seeks new landing spot

by Tuyen Than
"...a space for us to shape our own identity in our own words, histories and expressions, rather than being told what “Asian” means by an outside, predominately white perspective."
Jul 21, 2014

Mixed race marriages in Seattle and South Asia

by Nareshwar Raju Vaneshwar
It is quite interesting to see mixed race marriage couples in Seattle when I landed here three weeks ago. That made me compare the situation here and back home. Mixed race couples are increasingly common in the USA. In 2010, The New York Times reported that an estimated 8% of the entire American population was […]
Jul 18, 2014
A New York City Marathon competitor uses a racing wheelchair. (Photo by Howard N2GOT via Wikipedia)

Grad caps for all…

by Haritha Thilakarathne
After a 28 hour flight, I landed in the US, the country of “Yankees” on a scholarship from the State Department, “SUSI” — Study of the US Institutes for Scholars. I had the opportunity to study “New Media and Journalism” at the University of Washington for a month. From the first morning I was pretty amazed […]

From Seattle to Dhaka: How to Create a Culture of Cleanliness

by Afia Sultana
Louise Stonington’sfather-in-law, used to pick up trash when he went for his morning walks or on his way to church. It was the 1970s in Seattle and litter was a common sight on the roads and sidewalks. Across the world, and forty years later, a University student keeps her own trash in her school bag […]

Will things change..? ever..?

by Sarker Jannat
A constant stress, both mental and physical, is a reality for every working woman in Bangladesh. While at work outside her home, a woman constantly faces hurdles from her family members– her husband and in-laws, from her colleagues, and society.In Bangladesh, the first person to stop a woman from attending her work is often her […]

Seattle; where people don’t go hungry

by alba mathew
Food bank volunteers are really doing a great job in Seattle. They work withoz“ut ego, loving each other and making sure no one is hungry. Most of them are non paid volunteers. They are so dedicated and make others happy. Food banks provide hope in disasters. But around the country they are reporting critical shortages […]