Blackout Spending at Large Corporations Black Voters Matter , among other organizations, are urging people to avoid buying from major corporations between Thanksgiving and December 5th. SURJ  is recommending you boycott Home Depot, Target, and Amazon during this period. They recommend that you redirect spending instead to Black-owned and community-rooted small businesses. Sign this Petition and Consider Opting out of Spotify Spotify has been airing ICE recruitment ads using i

Cultures Connecting End of Year Wrap Up for 2025 Can you believe 2025 is already coming to a close? It's been a tumultuous year for many of us as we've experienced attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, harm to our communities, and the dismantling of rights. It's a lot to take in so for our very last newsletter issue for the year (there will only be one in December), we wanted to share how we've been managing through all of this, as well as highlights of 2025

Can you believe 2025 is already coming to a close? It's been a tumultuous year for many of us as we've seen attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, attacks on our communities, and the dismantling of rights. It's a lot to take in so for our very last newsletter issue for the year (there will only be one in December), we wanted to share with you how we've been managing through all of this, as well as sharing some highlights in order to end on a high note. It's i

In the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown–International District, A Resting Place  offers something rare—a culturally rooted sanctuary for grief. Founded by community organizer and grief worker Derek Dizon, the center serves as a “grief and loss cultural resource center,” a place where people can connect with others, honor their ancestors, and themselves. For Derek, grief is inseparable from identity. “When we experience loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, the displacement

In part 4 of Ilsa Govan's conversation with Delbert Richardson of The Unspoken Truths  Traveling Museum, Mr. Richardson talks about the different ways he cultivates belonging when engaging with students. This is the final part of this conversation and parts 1-3 can be found below. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Practice Self-Care & Engage in Things that Bring You Joy Whether you do this alone, with friends and family, or community, it's important to take a break to reset and refill your energy reserves. Seek out connection and community. Here are some events to help support your well being during this time: NAMI mental health support group Roots & Resonance Workshop Series Community of Practice Grief Circle Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse Watch to Learn 5 Ways to Fight