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Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor comes to Seattle with a message for children

by Aliah Elaoud

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor answered questions submitted by attendees — and encouraged kids to step forward for a hug.

A sign at Duwamish Waterway Park warns in nine languages against eating most fish caught in the river. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

Seattle: What are your stories on environmental justice?

by Globalist Staff

We want to know: how has the environment affected communities of color and immigrant communities here in Seattle?

Buenos Aires renters pushed out by soaring rents

by Global Press News ServiceSep 19, 2018

Affordable housing is out of reach for many Buenos Aires renters, and experts and tenants’ groups are looking at ways to rectify the situation.

Musical “Come From Away” showcases a story of hope after 9/11

by Roxanne Ray

The musical "Come from Away" focuses on the generosity and hope of a small Canadian town unexpectedly thrust into a central role in the world-changing events of 9/11.

Deaths of Thai students ruled murder-suicide

by Cathy YouSep 7, 2018

Seattle Ethiopians and Eritreans react to their home countries’ new peace

by Rahwa HailemariamAug 31, 2018

Mexican American and Chicana/o communities celebrated at Seattle Children’s Festival

by Northwest FolklifeSep 21, 2018

The Cultural Focus Committee has identified that the main focus of this program will be exploring offering a larger platform for youth to explore their heritage and visualize the future.

#KnowMe: Tasveer South Asian Film Festival bridges a cultural divide through stories

by Laila KazmiSep 13, 2018

The festival theme is #KnowMe, inviting the audiences to get to know people from South Asia and South Asian Americans, through our stories, created and curated by us.

Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese opens doors for Zimbabwe’s young job seekers

by Global Press News ServiceSep 10, 2018

Fourteen year Wal-Mart employee Mary Watkins (right) marches in support of a $15 minimum wage in Seattle. (Photo by Reagan Jackson)

Seattle’s notable moments in labor history

by Rahwa HailemariamSep 3, 2018

Affirmative action supporters to launch campaign at MLK anniversary march

by Rahwa HailemariamAug 15, 2018

Local civil rights activists will gather signatures to re-establish affirmative action in Washington state at an event commemorating the historic march where Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech.

Filipino Americans champion legacy in Chinatown International District

by Kamna ShastriJul 31, 2018

After the Filipino history of the Chinatown International District was nearly deleted from a Seattle city resolution, a group works to revive that legacy.

(Photo by Christina Chung)

Tahmina Talks Immigration: Student visa enforcement ramps up

by Tahmina WatsonAug 28, 2018

Trump administration issued a memo earlier this month focusing enforcement on those who overstay or violate student visa rules.

Seattle preps for Census, says citizenship question could intimidate immigrants

by Rahwa HailemariamAug 9, 2018

The Department of Commerce, which runs the Census, announced plans to include a new question asking respondents about their citizenship status. Critics, including Seattle and King County officials, say that could suppress participation in communities of color.