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Helping Students Speak Up and Stand Out in Washington - Latino News Network

In Washington classrooms, Speak With Purpose is a program that helps students find confidence and community through public speaking, reshaping how young people discover their voices and share their stories.


Founded in 2012 by Seattle native Toyia T. Taylor, Speak With Purpose is the only public speaking program fully integrated into classrooms throughout King County. Designed for Title I schools, the curriculum centers on student voices that often go unheard, including English-language learne...
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How Los Rebeldes de la Cueca Keeps Chilean Culture Alive in Seattle - Latino News Network

The stomps of rhythmic footwork echo through the halls of El Centro de la Raza, as lively music fills the air and dancers spin to the beat.


For the members of Los Rebeldes de la Cueca, the Pacific Northwest’s only Chilean folk dance group, every performance and practice are more than dance. They are a celebration of identity, a connection between generations, and a home away from home.


“When you are an immigrant and you are away from your country for so long, you have this thirst to feel c...
The Seattle Medium •

UW Basketball Teams Design Their Own Warm-up Shirts To Honor Black History

By Madison Rogers and Nicholas Williams, The Seattle Medium


When you see the Huskies on the court this February, they won’t be wearing their usual warm-up attire.


In honor of Black History Month, forward Dalayah Daniels and center Franck Kepnang, two Husky basketball players, designed warm-up shirts for their teams— spreading a message of community and activism.


The warm-up shirts, sponsored by Adidas, were paid for by the University of Washington’s Athletics Department.Fans could end u...
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As Seattle reshapes its goals around growth and development, it also has a new ‘Action Plan’ to help address the high cost of food in the city

By Madison Rogers/UW News Lab
Monday, District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth got an earful of what it will be like leading the city’s 20-year planning effort of the neighborhood by neighborhood zoning changes part of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan update.
She also has been focused on Capitol Hill public safety investments around street disorder and public drug use.
In addition to those higher profile challenges, Hollingsworth says her second year serving on the Seattle City Council will als...
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How Karya is Helping Alleviate Poverty in India  - The Borgen Project

India is a developing country in Asia that has a complicated and vast financial history. For many centuries, India has struggled with poverty. From pre- to post-independence, India has seen much struggle and growth. To this day, India has one of the fastest-growing economies. Like many other countries, parts of India struggle more than others. Regional disparities are common in India and create economic gaps. Many organizations have been focusing on closing these gaps and targeting the less deve...
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The Steps Toward Malawi Debt Restructuring - The Borgen Project

Malawi is a country located in Southeast Africa. Boasting natural beauty and a rich culture, Malawi has a diverse landscape. The nation has been incredibly resilient in recent years, continuing to grow and persevere through economic challenges. Malawi has had a complex debt situation for decades. To try and support its development goals, Malawi borrowed money. The country now faces an extreme debt burden, putting the citizens in unsafe, vulnerable positions. This debt halts Malawi’s economic and...
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5 Ways the Global Citizen Festival Is Changing the World - The Borgen Project

Global Citizen is an advocacy organization focused on ending global poverty and addressing critical issues worldwide. Hugh Evans and Simon Moss founded Global Citizen in 2008 to mobilize leaders and engage the public. Since its start, the organization has taken off and been incredibly successful. One way Global Citizen raises awareness is by hosting an annual festival. The festival aims to raise awareness about global issues like inequality, poverty, education and changing weather patterns. The...
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Arroyo Seco Saints - The Saints Triumph Over the Foresters in an Exhilarating 5-2 Win

Santa Barbara, CA- The Saints faced off against the Foresters Thursday night in a thrilling battle. The Saints emerged victorious in a game against a highly regarded team with both teams showing exceptional skills and unmatched determination. Ultimately it was the Saints who outshone the Foresters and showed what they’re capable of offensively and defensively. 
The Saints started things off with Caleb Reyes (Cal Poly Pomona) on the mound. Reyes pitched 3 scoreless innings for the Saints and kept...
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Arroyo Seco Saints - Saints Still Looking to Make a Move in League Play After a 12-3 Loss Against Foresters

Pasadena, CA- The Arroyo Seco Saints faced a challenging battle Tuesday night against the Santa Barbara Foresters. The Foresters boast an impressive roster that showed Tuesday as the Saints fell 12-3 in their matchup. The Saints displayed unwavering determination and drive throughout the game but ultimately could not keep up with the Forester’s offensive dominance.  
From the first pitch, it was evident that the Foresters came to win. Their lead-off hitter Daniel Patterson started things off wit...