Last month at Mountlake Terrace High School, Nicole Mina Askarian — the Native American education specialist for the Edmonds School District — hosted an inspiring day of education and celebration…
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Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission seeks new new members
The City of Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) is looking for new members. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 20 The DEIC is an advisory commission that…
The history and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year, communities celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. We asked representatives from the Lynnwood-based Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) to explain the history and importance…
Reminder: 32nd annual Nubian Jam celebrating African American heritage July 27
The 32nd annual Nubian Jam community celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Sponsored by the Snohomish…
Congressman Rick Larsen visits Asian Service Center
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited the Edmonds-based Asian Service Center (ASC) Monday to learn about what the nonprofit is doing and to meet several board members and area residents. Those…
YWCA’s 14th annual Stand Against Racism event in Everett April 25
The community is invited to the YWCA’s 14th Annual Stand Against Racism Thursday, April 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Snohomish County Courthouse Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett….
Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosting community forum on DEI in Economic Development April 11
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the City of Snohomish, Snohomish Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, is hosting the IDEA Forum (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity,…
11th Annual North Puget Sound Conference on Race April 20 in Everett
The Communities of Color Coalition invites the community to attend the 11th annual North Puget Sound Conference on Race, scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Everett Community…
TEDxEdmondsCollege seeks speakers on ‘Rethinking Resilience’
Edmonds College is seeking 12 speakers for its inaugural TEDxEdmondsCollege event on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Black Box Theatre. The event’s theme will be “Rethinking Resilience,” and it…
Lynnwood Pride seeks sponsors and vendors for its June 8 celebration
A new Pride celebration featuring speakers, entertainers, a dinner theater, pony rides and more will be coming to Lynnwood later this year on June 8. The Saturday celebration will be…
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Asian Service Center celebrates a year of ‘quietly serving the underserved’
The Edmonds-based Asian Service Center (ASC) hosted a dinner at T&T Seafood Restaurant Thursday to celebrate the organization’s achievements and bring awareness of its work in Snohomish County. Elected officials,…
Lynnwood Pride planning city’s first-ever large Pride event
Lynnwood Pride, which was formed to support the city’s LGBTQ community, is planning the city’s first-ever large pride event, set for June 8 at the Lynnwood Event Center. The…
Why Washington’s jury diversity problem starts outside the courthouse
Chief Justice Steven González put a renewed spotlight on Washington’s lack of jury diversity in a recent opinion for the state’s highest court. In a unanimous decision last week, the…
College Place Elementary plans mural project Aug. 10 — and community invited to help
College Place Elementary School volunteers will be livening up their campus by painting murals on eight of the school’s 40 pillars this Thursday, Aug. 10. These murals will reflect the…
Reminder: Latino Expo set for July 29 at Edmonds College
In collaboration with local businesses and nonprofit organizations, the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) will host a public celebration of Latino community and diversity from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Teachers of Color Foundation welcomes its latest graduates
The Edmonds School District’s Teachers of Color Foundation on Thursday welcomed four new graduates of its teacher certification program with a dinner and keynote speakers at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger…
Very Asian Foundation donates books to Edmonds School District libraries
A recent mixer at Edmonds’ Fire and the Feast brought together local elected officials, principals, librarians, Foundation for Edmonds School District staff and members of the Very Asian Foundation to…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces second round of 2023 grant awards
The Hazel Miller Foundation Board awarded more than $150,000 to a diverse range of organizations in May, including the Edmonds Food Bank, Clothes for Kids, Art for All and the…
Asian Service Center celebrates with inaugural ceremony
More than 300 people gathered Saturday at the Edmonds Waterfront Center to celebrate the official launch of the Edmonds-based Asian Service Center (ASC). ASC’s vision and mission stress the importance…
With goal of serving Snohomish County, Asian Service Center sets kickoff event in Edmonds June 3
Moving to a new place is never easy, and it can be even more difficult for newly arrived immigrants. The Edmonds-based Asian Service Center (ASC) was started, in part, to help…
Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission looking for new members
Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) is seeking members. The DEIC is an advisory commission that provides advice and recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding the following:…
Celebrating Persian New Year or Nowruz
As we celebrate the diversity in our community in Washington state and specifically in South Snohomish County, I wanted to share the proclamation issued by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee acknowledging…
Lynnwood City Council bans use of illegal drugs in public
Using dangerous drugs in public will be illegal in Lynnwood under an ordinance approved Monday by the Lynnwood City Council. The council voted 6-0 to approve the ordinance, which…
Edmonds School District celebrates cultural diversity during Saturday fair
The Edmonds School District held its first Celebrating Diversity Cultural Fair at Chase Lake Community School in Edmonds Saturday. During the event, community members and organizations hosted tables about their…