Culture Black Arts Legacies: Benjamin Hunter reimagines folk The musician, composer and community-builder creates genre-blending sounds and inclusive spaces. by Jas Keimig / May 23, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Amanda Morgan choreographs community The Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist and Seattle Project founder takes dance beyond disciplines. by Jas Keimig / May 2, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Poet Quenton Baker evokes beauty and terror Baker’s work — including their latest collection, ‘ballast’ — orbits the ‘afterlife of slavery,’ provoking wonder and a bit of a shiver. by Jas Keimig / April 25, 2023
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Equity Support for this article is provided by CAIR Washington. Refuge After War: Vietnamese refugees aid displaced Afghans Sponsor Circles are empowering private citizens across the U.S. to provide resettlement support. by Thanh Tan / March 18, 2023
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Equity Support for this article is provided by CAIR Washington. Refuge After War: Vietnamese and Afghan refugees take similar paths Director Thanh Tan details the personal journey that inspired the first season of Crosscut Origins. by Thanh Tan / March 4, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Val Thomas-Matson is TV's inspiring auntie On her award-winning show Look, Listen & Learn, this television creator and host uplifts children of color. by Jas Keimig / June 23, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Julian Priester hears music everywhere The legendary jazz trombonist played with everyone from Sun Ra to Quincy Jones, and has shaped generations of local musicians. by Jas Keimig / June 20, 2023