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Artist Ernesto Ybarra bridges cultures for “In Between Worlds”

by Cristina Acuña

Ernesto Ybarra's art shows influences from his upbringing in Minnesota and his Mesoamerican roots.

Artist’s “Red Lineage” sets pattern for poetry

by Reagan Jackson

Natasha Marin's "The Red Lineage" is an equalizer opening everyone to being a poet.

Apply now for Globalist Youth Journalism Program

by DJ Martinez

Applications are officially open for our next youth journalism workshop series, which starts on February 23rd!

Din Tai Fung announces Southcenter location

by Venice Buhain

Din Tai Fung is slated to open December 2016 in Southcenter.

Hong Kong bookseller critical of China disappears

Lee Bo is the latest to have gone missing. Four others involved in publishing or selling books critical of China have disappeared over the past few months.

A first day in the U.S. with birthday cake

by Ashley McCuen

There was a chocolate cake awaiting Sandhya van den Eijkhof in their new Chicago apartment on the other side of a long immigration line.

Latino drag performer brings “Queen of Tejano Music” to life

by Randy Salgado

Selena is one of the personas that Andrew Scott brings to life onstage. And it's one that brings some of his heritage into his drag.

Embracing a new life in the U.S. after a fatal prognosis

by Sophie Hayes

Given five years to live after a cancer diagnosis at age 18, Vladmira Behrova immigrated to the U.S., determined to see the world.

The top Seattle Globalist stories of 2015

by Venice Buhain

2015 was a big year for local and global connections. Here were some of the biggest, best and most interesting stories in The Seattle Globalist this year.

I-732 group submits signatures; critics say measure fails to do enough

by John Stang

An alternative to I-732 that would raise carbon tax revenue to help poor communities and communities of color is being planned for the November ballot.

I-732 kowtows to polluters, disrespects communities of color

Initiative 732 would ensure that polluters get cut slack at the expense of Washington's communities.

A German arrives in the U.S. at its most tragic moment

by Kayla Roberts

Among Sigrun Woten's first experiences in the United States was hearing the news of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Exhibit reflects Khmer experience beyond the Killing Fields

by Samantha Pak

Cambodian history from before the Killing Fields genocides until now offers a profound and comprehensive reflection of the Khmer experience.

S. Korea, Japan reach agreement on wartime “comfort women”

The issue of "comfort women," the euphemistic name for women forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels, has long plagued ties between the neighbors.

An Asian family’s first experience with American sizes

by Sidney Sullivan

Aaron Wong recalls his family's reaction to the size of their hotel room and their dinner on their first day in the United States.

Bahamian businesswoman overcomes first days of hardship

by Starla Sampaco

Leona Coakley-Spring, today a Redmond business owner, recalls her first experience of snow and trusting people who took advantage of her as a new immigrant.

Why female salmon consumers need more transparency

by Barbara Clabots

With the FDA putting AquaBounty's AquAdvantage salmon on shelves last month, health concerns among the female consumer should be a prime consideration.

Everyone in Seattle is homeless for the holidays

by Matthew Jacobson

What does it really mean for Seattle — a city with wealth and resources — to have a homeless "emergency?"

Racial equity report card gives Washington lawmakers a C+

by John Stang

The Washington Community Action Network followed 34 bills last legislative session in its racial equity report card.

Passenger: Muslims protected Christians in Kenya bus attack

Gunmen with al Shabaab reportedly tried to force Muslim passengers to identify Christians in a Kenya bus attack, but the passengers refused to cooperate.