Creating a brave space for BIPOC cyclists Alison Mariella Désir meets with Will Cortez, co-founder of BikePOC PNW, an organization creating space and community for bike riders of color. March 29, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Riding the waves with Indigenous youth Alison Mariella Désir surfs for the first time on Quinault shores with Warm Current, a camp that shares the sport with young Native students. March 22, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | How Spokane community members revived The Black Lens Season 1 , Episode 62 / March 20, 2024 The newspaper’s future was in question after founder Sandy Williams died. Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the push to get it up and running again.
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Diving into healing-oriented BIPOC swimming lessons Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School helps Alison face her fears and dip her toes into the water by highlighting its calming powers. March 15, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir How Black riders helped protect our National Parks Alison saddles up with Geordan Newbill, president of Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, to discuss the organization and the history of servicemen of color. March 8, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Finding comfort while camping at Oregon’s Lake Timothy Alison Mariella Désir didn’t think the activity was for her — until Lestarya Molloy, founder of Fridie Outdoors, showed her it can feel safe and cozy. March 1, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir The tranquility of birdwatching in Seward Park Alison Mariella Désir takes to the new activity like a duck to water, watching for bald eagles and wigeons on a walk with birder Armand Lucas. February 23, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | Four activists remember the summer of 2020 Season 1 , Episode 58 / February 21, 2024 Reporter Jadenne Radoc Cabahug shares the stories of Black Seattleites who are continuing to work for equity and police accountability.
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Alison Mariella Désir hits the slopes at Stevens Pass Alison digs into skiing’s segregated history, and instructor Annette Diggs shares her experience carving a path for BIPOC youth in the winter sport. February 9, 2024
Human Elements Rebuilding Salish Sea clam gardens, rock by rock The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is creating new habitats along the coastline to help marine life weather rising sea temperatures. January 22, 2024
News SCOTUS won’t hear the challenge to WA’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban A Christian therapist sued on First Amendment grounds over a 2018 law blocking the treatment for minors, but a lower court's ruling will stand. by Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / December 13, 2023
Equity Rainier Beach’s Black-led organizations battle gentrification The South Seattle neighborhood groups are focusing their anti-displacement strategy on building generational wealth and sustaining cultural vibrancy. by Chardonnay Beaver / November 6, 2023
News B.C. pioneers Canada’s new ‘$10 a Day’ national child care system Since its launch, the plan has provided financial stability for parents and programs across the province. Could it also take root in the U.S.? by Jackie Mader Hechinger Report / October 6, 2023
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Environment Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision. by Alex Brown Stateline / September 8, 2023
Environment Indigenous nations say their forests are federally underfunded To reach per-acre parity with Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, the government would need to increase funding by $96M every year. by Lyric Aquino Grist / September 1, 2023