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We Support the Seattle Solidarity Budget
We support the 2024 Seattle Solidarity Budget which demands the City of Seattle provide its residents with basic guarantees that provide...
Sep 8, 20232 min read


Inside Out Receives Living Now Book Awards
We are excited to announce that Dr. Caprice Hollins, our co-Founder, is the recipient of the Living Now Book Awards. Inside Out: The...
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Train the Trainer: 9 Strategies for Facilitating Courageous Conversations on Race.
Instituting systemic change in our organizations requires us to have difficult conversations on race. Here are nine strategies.
Aug 17, 20232 min read


When It Is and Isn't Okay to Ask People of Color Questions about Racism
People of Color (PoC) oftentimes see themselves as playing a role in teaching White people about racism and its impact on their everyday...
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Don't work on me but work with me. An Interview with Eric Matthes on Disability Pride Month.
We sat down with Eric Matthes (he/him), Community Advocacy Coordinator for The Arc of King County, an organization that promotes and...
Jul 21, 20233 min read


Our 2023-2024 Diversity Calendar is Here!
Do you subscribe to our newsletter? If so, you'll know that we recently released our Diversity Calendar for the 2023-2024 calendar year....
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Unhelpful Common Patterns of White People in Conversation with Other White People
Over many years, when we’ve gathered with white people to talk about racism, we’ve observed several patterns of engaging with one another...
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Cultures Connecting is Celebrating our 15 Year Anniversary!
July 8th marks the official date Caprice and Ilsa launched this dream fifteen years ago. So much has changed during this time. We started...
Jul 3, 20232 min read


The Importance of Empathy in Allyship
How white people can show up more effectively as allies through empathy.
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Three Ways to Undo Sexism and White Privilege
While White women face experiences of gender oppression, we also benefit from white privilege.
Jun 2, 20232 min read


An Hour with Tiffany Lee on Grace Lee Boggs
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, our Cultures Connecting team member Judy Lee had an opportunity to speak with Tiffany Lee, niece to...
May 30, 20238 min read


Affirmative Action & The Model Minority
The Supreme Court is currently debating two cases about affirmative action in college admissions. This is the latest test of affirmative...
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Equity and Justice: An Interview with co-Founder of Cultures Connecting Dr. Caprice Hollins
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview...
Sep 8, 20225 min read


The Myth of White Women’s Innocence: A Pilar of White Supremacy
When we published our book, What's Up with White Women?, we knew the cover and title would be provocative. By juxtaposing a blonde, blue...
Apr 14, 20223 min read


Leesa Manion for King County Prosecutor: An Interview
We sat down with Leesa Manion, who is running for King County Prosecutor, to talk about her positions, commitment to racial justice and...
Apr 11, 20224 min read


Organization Highlight: World Trust
It gives both Ilsa Govan and Tilman Smith a great deal of joy to uplift the work of World Trust and be in partnership with Shakti Butler....
Dec 15, 20213 min read


A Brief Interview with Mayor of Kent Candidate Dawn Bennett
Cultures Connecting is happy and proud to endorse Dawn Bennett in her running for the Mayor of Kent. Read this brief interview below to...
Jul 14, 20213 min read


Why There’s No Male Equivalent to “Karen”
“Karen: A racist white woman who uses her privilege to demand her own way at the expense of others.” -Wikipedia Recently, a White woman...
Apr 7, 20212 min read


A Brief Interview with Dr. Pamela Taylor of The Circle Works
The Circle Works provide social justice-based training, consultation, and coaching services that are grounded in research and...
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Cultures Connecting Team's New Year Reflections
Dearest Community, Thank you for your passion and unwavering commitment to social justice this past year. We want to say 2020 was a year...
Dec 29, 20209 min read
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