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Make me laugh: 5 worldwide comedies you don’t want to miss at SIFF

Learn to laugh in a different language with these global comedies lighting up the screen at SIFF this year.
May 14, 2015
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Q&A with Simon Okelo of One Vibe Africa

Sponsor Post Simon Okelo grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, an area known for violence, drugs and diseases. Okelo dreamed of peace for himself, and for all of his Kenyan brothers and sisters. His struggles encouraged him, even at a young age, to build opportunities for others and to create a place where people lived […]
Perogis — Eastern European style boiled dumplings filled with anything your heart desired. (Photo from Flickr by Joey Lax-Salinas)

Polish Pierogi Fest set to stuff Seattle stomachs this Saturday

The Polish Home Association's beloved Pierogi Fest is back this Saturday for it's 10th year of potato-filled goodness.
Fethya Ibrahim, a junior at UW, participates in a die-in on Red Square representing the depopulated Palestinian village Hadatha. Ibrahim was among fifty-some individuals who protested an Israeli celebration of the 1948 Palestinian exodus. (Photo by Aditya Ganapathiraju)

Palestinian students see catastrophe in celebrations of Israel’s founding

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli student groups at UW are by turns celebrating and mourning Israel's 67th birthday this week.
May 13, 2015

Tough talk about teacher diversity in Tukwila School District

While most agree that teacher diversity needs to improve at the Tukwila School District, local members of the NAACP disagree with the district on the path.

Malitia MaliMob rapper voices Somali American struggles

Tired of living out negative Somali stereotypes, the rapper behind Seattle's Malitia MaliMob decides to confront them head-on.
May 12, 2015

Washington state’s regressive tax system fuels economic racism

Can Washington state be that socially progressive with a regressive tax system that throws low-income people of color under the bus?
May 11, 2015

Nepali UW students and faculty fundraise to rebuild quake-impacted Simjung

A group of Nepali students and faculty members is collecting money to help rebuild a small town largely destroyed in the recent earthquake.
May 8, 2015
(Photo courtesy of World Vision)

World Vision wants to give your Mother’s Day present to someone else’s mom

Should your slice of the $21.9 billion Americans will spend Mother's Day presents this year go to help a mom in the developing world?

Translations puts the global transgender experience on the big screen

This weekend's Translations film festival includes over 40 films exploring the global transgender experience.

Do Black Lives Matter in Seattle as much as tacos do?

At a recent Black Lives Matter rally in Seattle, columnist Reagan Jackson wondered, 'Why aren’t there thousands here standing with us?'

Catfish Corner reborn near Rainier Beach Link station

Terrell Jackson, grandson of the original owners of Catfish Corner, is selling his family’s legendary fried catfish, hush puppies, fries, and tartar sauce out of a tent near the Rainier Beach Link light rail station.
May 7, 2015
Vladimir Putin on a 2013 RT broadcast.

Have you been watching Russian government propaganda?

Popular cable and internet news channel Russia Today has developed cozy relationship with holocaust deniers and the ultra-right.
May 6, 2015

Seattle Mah Jongg meetup a game changer for Chinese student

From players, to rules, to intensity, the differences between American and Chinese Mah Jongg was quite clear to one Chinese student.
Sudeshna Sen looks at photos she has taken in the Arboretum in Seattle, Wash. for site development on a future video project. (Photo by Rayna Stackhouse)

Sudeshna Sen explores feminist themes in crime-based short

Seattle filmmaker Sudeshna Sen reflects on her feminist influences, as her first short "Julia's Farm" gets released.
May 5, 2015
The first day of school is uncertain enough without racializing kids. (Photo from Flickr by Eden, Janine and Jim)

Welcome to Seattle Public Schools. What race are you?

Enrolling your child in Seattle Public Schools means choosing their race and ethnicity from a confounding list of checkboxes.

Why we’re asking you to GiveSMALL to the Seattle Globalist

Give SMALL to the Seattle Globalist today, and become part of something big! http://bit.ly/givesmall2015.
Sun as Taiga Aisaka from a light novel series Toradora!. (Photo courtesy of Martina Sun)

Cosplay: fans find a common culture through costume

The community of cosplay, influenced anime, sci-fi and fantasy, is where many who feel like outsiders find a home.
May 4, 2015
A sign at Duwamish Waterway Park warns in nine languages against eating most fish caught in the river. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

Duwamish River cleanup plans get a boost for inclusion

Convincing new immigrants that fishing in the river isn't safe is a challenge, say those behind Duwamish River cleanup plans.
Hollis Wong-Wear. (Photo by Shyn Midili)

Seattle’s Smartest Global Women: Hollis Wong-Wear

Not only is Hollis Wong-Wear a multi-talented artist, she is carving a unique niche in the entertainment industry.
May 2, 2015