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Uganda hospitals set terms on transfusions: no donors, no blood

by Global Press News Service
Global Press Journal spoke with multiple people who say they’ve been told to find people to donate blood at a blood bank in order to receive a transfusion for themselves or a loved one.
Jun 11, 2018

First-generation college students pursue degrees despite obstacles

by Ester Ouli Kim
Each first-generation student’s story, by definition, begins with their parents’ stories. But being the first in your family to be on track to graduate with a four-year degree also comes with obstacles.
Jun 8, 2018

Seattle Eritrean community celebrates 27 years of independence

by Agazit Afeworki
The celebration of Eritrean Independence Day included traditional coffee ceremonies, art, music and dances from the country's different ethnic groups.
Jun 6, 2018

Immigration activists form human chain at Seattle ICE offices

by Naomi Ishisaka
The protest called for an end to local agencies' cooperation with immigration enforcement, and protesters formed a human chain in front of Seattle's federal immigration offices.
Jun 5, 2018

Scholarships help children of Nepalese migrant workers, but few apply

by Global Press News Service
The scholarships are for children of migrant workers who are killed or seriously injured, but only the children of those who were abroad legally qualify for the help.
Jun 4, 2018

Five ways Ramadan is different between America and Somalia

by Said Shaiye
Living in a Muslim country is far different from living in a secular one, but this difference becomes especially distinct during Ramadan.
Jun 1, 2018

A family faces racism at a memorial: “Hey. This is America.”

by James Hong
James Hong says his family won't be intimidated by a racist encounter at a 9/11 memorial.
May 31, 2018

Bishop who quoted MLK at royal wedding to visit Seattle

by Agatha Pacheco
Rev. Michael Curry delivered a timely and poignant sermon at the first biracial royal marriage on the power of love that both highlighted the history of race relations and stole the show.
May 30, 2018

Seattle groups raise questions after police chief finalists exclude Carmen Best

by Venice Buhain
Interim Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, the city's first African-American woman to serve as police chief, was left off the final list of candidates for the permanent position.

Congolese coffee farmers shortchanged in U.S. coffee trade

by Global Press News Service
Starbucks and other major coffee companies buy beans from co-ops but coffee farmers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they can't earn a living growing the crop.
May 29, 2018
Participants in last year’s 4th World Indigenous Media Lab work hands-on with a camera. (Photo Courtesy of Tracy Rector)

Indigenous women filmmakers the focus of 2018 4th World Media Lab

by Ryan Phelan
This year is the fourth year of the 4th World Media Lab, which includes training and mentorship for indigenous filmmakers, as well as feature and short films.
May 24, 2018

Raise for Uganda government scientists creates controversy

by Global Press News Service
Some supporters of the initiative to raise wages for scientists said it will drive the country's innovation.
May 23, 2018

Sophorn Sim of ECOSS equips multicultural communities with environmentally friendly ways to live

by Puget Sound Future-Makers
Sophorn Sim is a Community Outreach Associate for ECOSS, a nonprofit that fosters environmentally equitable communities and businesses. With a team of people speaking over a dozen languages, ECOSS delivers environmental education, resources, and technical assistance in the areas of stormwater permit compliance, recycling and food waste, energy efficiency, Brownfields, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, and outreach to multicultural communities and businesses.

Poet Carlynn Newhouse reflects on creative process and opening for Questlove

by Reagan Jackson
The 18-year-old talks inspiration, Instagram as a writing tool and her plans to attend Howard University.

Focused on son’s healing, family closes Phnom Penh Noodle House

by Connie Shen
For 30 years, the Ung family shared their Khmer culture through food at the Phnom Penh Noodle House, one of the few Cambodian restaurants in the Seattle area.

Celebrating Mexican American and Chicana/o Culture at the 2018 Northwest Folklife Festival

by Northwest Folklife
This year, Northwest Folklife is honored to celebrate the evolving traditions of Mexican American and Chicana/o communities.
May 22, 2018

Cartoonist vanquishes more than hate with Sikh Captain America

by Kamna Shastri
Cartoonist Vishavjit Singh says battling hate through Sikh Captain America shows the power of venturing outside of one's comfort zone.
May 17, 2018

Ijeoma Oluo helps this writer understand her own privilege

by Agatha Pacheco
In a talk at Seattle's The Riveter, Ijeoma Oluo spoke about systems of power, identity and privilege — particularly when it comes to the responsibility of writers.
May 16, 2018

Study on housing instability seeks students and families of color

by Agatha Pacheco
Two organizations are conducting a study to draft future policy for schools to help students experiencing housing instability.
May 15, 2018

Funded Buenos Aires schools still struggle to feed students

by Global Press News Service
The Buenos Aires government recently increased the spending on school meals by 30 percent, but some say it's not enough.