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Somali Americans celebrate new President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo

by Ahlaam Ibraahim

Somalia's newly elected President Farmago offers the Somali diaspora a ray of hope for the motherland.

Immigrant in Deferred Action program arrested by ICE in Seattle

A 23-year-old man who had been protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was taken into custody by immigration officers on Friday.

Japanese Americans walk down the Bainbridge Islan ferry dock to catch a special ferry to Seattle for mass removal in 1942. (Photo courtesy of the Museum of History & Industry)

History of Japanese American incarceration finds modern parallel

by Mayumi Tsutakawa

Reflections on the 75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066 — what happened to Japanese Americans in World War II has become even more relevant in 2017.

Jemila Abdullah, Iftin Kedir and Munera Mohammed (from left) during a coding class for East African youth held by Companion Athletics. (Photo by Goorish Wibneh)

Popular East African basketball program pivots to coding classes

by Goorish Wibneh

Organizers of an all-East African basketball league say the popularity of new coding classes for youth have surprised even them.

A blanket protest against Putin's government brought tens of thousands of protesters to the streets in central Moscow in September 2012. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

The US in 2017 is starting to remind me of Russia in 2012

by Sarah Stuteville

Former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev sees parallels between the early stages of the Trump administration and Putin's rise to power. He makes a convincing case.

Explore the World and Celebrate Its Diversity with FIUTS!

by Foundation for International Understanding through Students

FIUTS' CulturalFest events on Feb. 10 and Feb. 25 feature talent and insights from around the world!

Trump loses appeal; court declines to reinstate travel ban

by Venice Buhain

A federal appeals court declined to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travel to the U.S. by visa holders from seven Muslim-majority nations.

Chinatown-International District hopes for better outreach after Womxn’s March

by Heidi Park

Some small businesses in Chinatown-International District lost Lunar New Year shoppers during the Womxn's March. A community member urges working together.

Central District artist wants to raise “Black privilege”

by Christina Twu

What is Black privilege and how do you pass it on to your daughters? Rapper Yirim Seck is figuring it out.

UW graduate students sue Trump over travel ban

by Venice Buhain

Two University of Washington graduate students say the travel ban is hurting their opportunities for research and internships — and possibly their careers.

‘Avenidas y Generaciones’ contrasts Latino American experiences through art

by Mayumi Tsutakawa

Free show at the Washington State Convention Center features a diverse group of artists from the contemporary Pacific Northwest Latino/a art scene.

Somali man greeted at SeaTac during court-ordered hold on Trump travel ban

by Venice Buhain

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco will decide on Tuesday whether to reinstate Trump's travel ban.

Efrem Fesaha, founder and CEO of Boon Boona Coffee, holds un-roasted coffee beans that he imports to the U.S. and Canada for the traditional East African coffee ceremony. (Video still by Anna DiBlosi)

#GreaterSeattle: Bringing home the beans for East Africa’s coffee ceremony

by Anna DiBlosi

Tired of poor quality beans tainting the original East African coffee ceremony, Efram Fesaha took matters into his own hands.

Andres Salomon talks with a supporter outside the UW Light Rail Station Wednesday after announcing that he's running for mayor. (Photo by Katie Anastas)

Ecuadorian immigrant, bike advocate Andres Salomon announces run for mayor

by Katie Anastas

In his campaign to unseat Ed Murray as mayor, software developer Andres Salomon looks to tie housing affordability and transportation to immigrant rights.

Demonstrators of all ages gathered in the plaza brandishing handmade anti-DAPL signs. (Photo by Aly Brady)

City Council set to divest $3 billion from Wells Fargo over pipeline

Seattle is set to be the first major city to divest from Wells Fargo in protest of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline.

Seattle Quaker community members and peace activists visited the Islamic Center of Federal Way last Ramadan in a show of solidarity and support. Here Megan Fair of CAIR-WA stands with Imam Bazi and Shabbir Ahmed. (Photo by Alex Garland)

How to be a Muslim ally in the Trump era

by Tariq Yusuf

With every new hate crime and spike in anti-Muslim rhetoric, fear and uncertainty in our community grows. You can help by being a strong Muslim ally.

Seattle votes to affirm commitment to immigrants, push back on federal orders

by Agatha Pacheco

With the "Welcoming City" resolution, Seattle stands by refugees and immigrants — and its efforts to push back on Trump's executive orders.

Chief Sealth Junior Allison Steele reacts during a dragon dance ceremony that opened an exhibition game between Nankai High School and Chief Sealth in 2015. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

Divergent Values: Where Chinese and Seattleites risk misreading each other

With so many new Chinese arrivals in Seattle, time for a guide to cultural understanding from someone with experience in both cultures.

Washington lawmakers echo global push to end death penalty

Washington lawmakers offer bipartisan legislation that would end capital punishment in this state.

This is not a test

The U.S. has a history of persecution and unlawful detention of minority residents. That's why Japanese Americans should stand up for Muslims today.