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Ethiopia’s new year offers a chance to unite the country

by The ConversationSep 12, 2019
On the occasion of the first day of Meskerem, the Ethiopian New Year, political lecturer Yohannes Gedamu examines what it would take for Ethiopia to reach a state of national unity — and reconciliation.

Lyft and Uber to help Seattle immigrants get to naturalization interviews in Yakima and Portland

by Globalist StaffSep 11, 2019
The city of Seattle got Lyft and Uber to pledge $10,000 each, which will help about 400 Seattle-area citizenship applicants get free transportation to Yakima or Portland for their naturalization interviews via bus or train.

Doctors Without Borders presents stories from the field at Seattle Center

by Globalist StaffSep 4, 2019

Claim forms open in Motel 6 $12M settlement for sharing guest lists with immigration

by Globalist StaffAug 29, 2019

Arts & Culture

Wa Na Wari gives home to Seattle’s Black culture and art

by Kamna ShastriSep 4, 2019
A house in the Central District has turned into Wa Na Wari, a new gallery and space centering Black artists and culture, and preserving the joy and vibrancy of the area's historic neighborhood.

Mexico City’s Georgetown Records keeps Seattle’s indie spirit alive

by Samantha BushmanAug 27, 2019
The two record stores — one in Seattle and the other in Mexico City — share a name and a love of independent music and arts.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival proves power of diversifying the stage

by Mayumi TsutakawaAug 21, 2019

How Toni Morrison’s legacy plays out in South Africa’s universities

by The ConversationAug 15, 2019

Race & Ethnicity

Reinstated affirmative action could go to the hands of voters in November

by Globalist StaffJul 24, 2019
Referendum 88 — filed by an opponent of Washington's recently passed affirmative action laws — would put the issue into the hands of voters.

Building upon the legacy of the Central District’s Liberty Bank

by JJ PollardJul 23, 2019
In a push against the rapid gentrification of the Central District, the Liberty Bank Building carves out space for the housing and business needs of the neighborhood's Black community.

Immigration

At age 5, helping mom and dad adjust to life in the U.S.

by Sarah ParkSep 12, 2019
Arriving in the US at the ripe age of five, Sam was the first in his family to adapt to life in Seattle and he helped his parents and sister adjust.

Lyft and Uber to help Seattle immigrants get to naturalization interviews in Yakima and Portland

by Globalist StaffSep 11, 2019
The city of Seattle got Lyft and Uber to pledge $10,000 each, which will help about 400 Seattle-area citizenship applicants get free transportation to Yakima or Portland for their naturalization interviews via bus or train.