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Thai space startup launches experiments with Bezos rocket

by Taylor McAvoy

A Thai satellite startup used a Bezos-built rocket to launch food, experiments, and cultural objects into space last month just to see what would happen.

“Not Your Typical Muslims” explores spectrum of identities

by Reagan Jackson

Photographer Garo Guyo wants to bring awareness to the diverse identities and perspectives in the Muslim community.

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.

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.

Emmerson Mnangagwa elected president of Zimbabwe

by Global Press News ServiceAug 2, 2018

Three Seattle-area families join new challenge to Trump travel ban in court

by John StangAug 1, 2018

Facebook signs pact with Washington state to end discriminatory ad practices

by Venice BuhainJul 25, 2018

Before Facebook began changing its third-party advertising platform, advertisers had been allowed to exclude users based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and other categories.

No such thing as a free cow: Rwanda program sees mixed results

by Global Press News ServiceJul 24, 2018

“When I was given a cow, I thought it’d help me make a living and get everything I want,” said Innocent Bwicubugize, who received a cow from the Rwandan government as part of a poverty-alleviation program.

“Persimmon Nights” mixes theater and Korean cuisine

by Andrew HamlinJul 23, 2018

A 24-hour journey to the United States

by Bryan NakataJul 2, 2018

Seattle Eritrean community celebrates 27 years of independence

by Agazit AfeworkiJun 6, 2018

The celebration of Eritrean Independence Day included traditional coffee ceremonies, art, music and dances from the country's different ethnic groups.

A family faces racism at a memorial: “Hey. This is America.”

by James HongMay 31, 2018

James Hong says his family won't be intimidated by a racist encounter at a 9/11 memorial.

More than 18,000 Seattle residents caught in citizenship backlog, city says

by Globalist StaffJul 30, 2018

There are more than 753,000 naturalization application cases pending nationally, up from previous years.

Burien mayor says attacker referenced city’s sanctuary policies

by Venice BuhainJul 23, 2018

Burien police say an assault on Mayor Jimmy Matta during the Olde Burien Block Party is being investigated as a possible hate crime, because the suspect mentioned the mayor's ethnicity.