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Unaccompanied migrant children at a Department of Health and Human Services facility in south Texas (Photo courtesy U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar)

Tentative proposal in children’s lawsuit for right to lawyer in deportation cases

by Venice Buhain
A federal judge in Seattle tentatively proposed which children could join a class action lawsuit on lack of access to legal help in deportation cases.
Apr 21, 2016

Harriet Tubman to be new face of $20

by Venice Buhain
Black anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman will replace President Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill.
Apr 20, 2016

Iran film “Fireworks Wednesday” probes marital tensions amid Persian New Year celebration

by Andrew Hamlin
Director Asghar Farhadi's 2006 drama features acclaimed actor Taraneh Alidoosti. The movie is screening at Sundance Cinemas in Seattle starting April 22.
Uncle Ike's in the Central District has pushed laws that limit pot stores to one 1,600-square-inch sign by putting larger neon signs on its paraphernalia shop next door, and on a mural next to the shop. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

What’s not to like about Uncle Ike’s?

by Reagan Jackson
Selling weed next to a teen center is just the beginning of problems black community leaders in the Central District see with the popular pot shop.

Some Seattle families see “glimmer of hope” in Obama’s deferred action programs

by Venice Buhain
Seattle families voiced support this week for President Obama's immigration overhaul that came before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

208 civilians dead, 108 children kidnapped after raid in Ethiopia

by Reuters
Ethiopian officials say South Sudanese gunmen — unconnected to the South Sudanese government — attacked the civilians.
Apr 19, 2016

#GreaterSeattle: Somali refugee shines light on forgotten conflict

by Nicole Einbinder
Somali refugee Mohamed Shidane works two jobs and goes to school. But he still makes time to speak up about human rights in the Ogaden region of Ethiopia.
Apr 18, 2016

Should Pope Francis have gone further with “Amoris Laetitia?”

by Katie Anastas
Many American Catholics are disappointed that the Pope's message doesn't change major institutional policies.

State African American commission lost track of money, auditors say

by John Stang
The state audit found that the commission routed $258,000 to a nonprofit called the Northwest Institute for Leadership and Change from 2006 to 2012.

As Seattle rocks Record Store Day, Europe mourns shuttered stores

by Susanne Salmi
While Seattle's vinyl-happy scene celebrates Record Store Day, many overseas are mourning businesses killed by music streaming.
Apr 15, 2016

Muslim American engineer, others respond to aerospace exec’s anti-mosque campaign

by Venice Buhain
The connection of Electroimpact president Peter Zieve to an anonymous mailing regarding a proposed mosque in Mukilteo has sparked a backlash.

From Oprah to Nida’a: Arab world talk show producer to speak at young women’s career day

by Sarah Stuteville
Spokane-raised Suzanne Hayward will speak Saturday at Young Women Empowered's career day about her work on “Nida’a,” an Arab world talk show.

South Korea’s Dae-Ho Lee is giving us a reason to watch the Mariners this year

by Alexis Mansanarez
The Mariners are having a tough time winning at home this year. Fortunately for new arrival Dae-Ho Lee, his is way back in South Korea.
Apr 14, 2016

Head of Boeing supplier connected to anti-mosque campaign in Mukilteo

by Venice Buhain
An anonymous mailer about a mosque project in Mukilteo has been linked to a prominent business owner who has been open in his opposition to the plans.
The newest member of Sesame Street's international cast is Zari, an Afghan Muppet who wears traditional clothing from the country's different ethnic groups. (Photo from REUTERS/ John E. Barrett)

A new Afghan muppet moves onto Sesame Street

by Enrique Pérez De La Rosa
Zari is here to teach viewers about girls' empowerment and national identity.
Apr 13, 2016
Brushy One String (Courtesy photo by Agustin Dusserre)

World music powerhouse globalFEST touches down in Seattle

by Gregory Scruggs
Bringing world music to American stages isn’t easy. That’s what makes the globalFEST tour in town this week so special.
Apr 12, 2016

SAM TALKS: Tumelo Mosaka discusses Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic on Thursday April 14

by Seattle Art Museum
SAM TALKS: Tumelo Mosaka discusses Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic on Thursday April 14, 7-8pm at the Seattle Art Museum's Nordstrom Lecture Hall.

Seattle Black Lives Matter activist refutes recasting of Bernie Sanders confrontation

by Venice Buhain
Some Bernie Sanders supporters have said he gave Black Lives Matter activists the mic at an appearance in Seattle in August. That's not true, says one.

Asian American advocates say 2016 legislature offered political mixed bag

by John Stang
Legislation addressing racial equity in schools, police body cameras and the Washington Voting Rights Act were among the bills the groups watched.
Apr 11, 2016

#GreaterSeattle: Sikhs seek recognition and respect

by Starla Sampaco
Despite it being the fifth largest religion in the world, Aman Kuar Mann says young American Sikhs like her are still fighting for recognition and respect.