Estela Ortega, Executive Director of El Centro de la Raza , doesn't describe her career in terms of titles or accolades. She describes it in terms of what needed to be done. "No task is beneath you," she says, "whether it's answering the phones, sweeping, mopping floors, cooking." For 53 years, Estela has shown up for El Centro de la Raza and she's still showing up. The organization began not with a board meeting or a grant, but with a peaceful occupation. In 1972, a group of

Arab American Heritage, Autism Acceptance, and Celebrate Diversity Month Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the diverse culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States . While grassroots efforts to mark the occasion began in the 1990s, it gained significant momentum in   2017 through the efforts of  ArabAmerica.com  and the Arab America Foundation. The initiative was driven by a desire to combat stereotypes and provide a dedicat

Artist Jo Cosme grew up being told Puerto Rico was paradise. Her work asks who that story actually belongs to. Yolanda Cosme  grew up in Borikén, the indigenous name for the island the Spanish renamed Puerto Rico, absorbing a story about herself that wasn't hers. It was the story colonialism tells: that North Americans are more educated, more intellectual, more worthy. That to be from the Caribbean is to be lesser. "We grew up with this shame of being savages," she says. "Tha

Our Project Manager, Judy Lee, is curating an art show in April through May at   The Fishbowl , a nonprofit QTBIPOC centered community gallery she helps manage. The theme is Between Borders and Belonging  and explores the complex emotional arc of grief, resilience, and joy in the immigrant journey. This exhibition aims to move beyond mainstream headlines to center the personal, lived narratives of those who have crossed borders.  Unlike traditional art shows, The Fishbowl's C

Leading Equity in Shifting Times Workshop in May Equity leadership is evolving. Across the country, formal DEI roles are being restructured, renamed, or eliminated. In many organizations, the work has not disappeared, it has simply become more complex. Some leaders are carrying equity efforts under a different name. Others are navigating pushback, policy shifts, or heightened scrutiny. Many are doing this work while also holding their primary roles. In this moment, clarity, s

The 27th annual White Privilege Conference (WPC) will be held on April 22-25 in Seattle. WPC welcomes everyone including students, educators, social workers, nonprofit leaders, activists, healthcare professionals, members of the spiritual community, and corporate spaces. WPC aims to provide a rich range of perspectives and creates space for meaningful dialogue and how White privilege, White supremacy, and systems of oppression shape our daily lives. Our co-founder Ilsa Govan

"The practice of joy is reclaiming how to be safe in a moment, even when the world is not safe." Physician, author, and global trauma worker Dr. Tanmeet Sethi has spent decades sitting with suffering—in disaster zones, in exam rooms, and in her own home after her son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which progressively destroys muscle tissue and is fatal. She talks about receiving that diagnosis, while nine months pregnant with her third child, in her New York

No Kings Protest on March 28th No Kings is organizing their third protest since the current administration took office with thousands of nationwide marches rooted in nonviolent action on March 28th. To find a protest in the greater Seattle area, visit this events page . To find your local events on an interactive map, visit the No Kings website . In addition to the marches, they also have a list of urgent calls to action, Know Your Rights resources, and trainings to document

Women’s History Month honors the achievements and contributions of women throughout history while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equity. It began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California in 1978, organized by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. After continued advocacy from historians and women’s organizations, Congress officially designated March as Women’s History Month in 1987. This month also includes Inter