Category: Service

06 Feb

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Rethinking study abroad, diverse youth travel to China and Middle East

by · February 6, 2013 · 5 Comments

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Study abroad is a defining experience for many high school and college students. But often the students who have access to those programs are white and upper/middle class. One Seattle program hopes to change that. 

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16 Nov

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New NW immigrants bring diversity to military ranks

by · November 16, 2012 · 1 Comment

The Memelo siblings, recent immigrants from Kenya, represent what recruiters hope will be a new face of the US military. (Photo by Sarah Stuteville)

Turns out you don’t pack much for boot camp. When I asked Belindah Mumelo if I could hang out with her while she prepared to head off for basic training this week, I imagined huge duffel bags stuffed with gear. Instead, she showed me a backpack the size of a school bag, full of white [...]

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10 Sep

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Hip Hop school is saving grace for Colombian students

by · September 10, 2012 · 4 Comments

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In Medellin, Colombia, the call to violence, prostitution and gang activity can be overwhelming for youth with limited options after school. The Eskeula 4 Elementos is a sanctuary in the middle of it all, offering lessons on hip hop, rap, DJing and graffiti art.   Seattle journalist Christan Leonard reports from South America. 

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