Equity Out & Back: Unpacking exclusivity in outdoor activities Alison shares how BIPOC find ways to recreate despite the roadblocks in a conversation with North of Seattle Run Club founder Aaliyah Earvin. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 2, 2024
Equity Out & Back: 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. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 29, 2024
Culture An ambitious revival of West Side Story on its 50th anniversary The Sharks and Jets face off in <i>West Side Story</i> at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. (Chris Bennion) by Spider Kedelsky / June 3, 2007
Culture Seattle's storied Washington Hall is likely to be sold and demolished Washington Hall in Seattle's Central District. (Chuck Taylor) by Spider Kedelsky / May 28, 2007
Culture Brought to life in dance, Jacob Lawrence's vivid paintings The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company embodies artist Jacob Lawrence. (DCDC) by Spider Kedelsky / May 8, 2007
Reliving the second wave of modern American dance Kylee Kitchens and company dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet performing <i>Inlets 2</i> by Merce Cunningham. (Angela Sterling) by Spider Kedelsky / April 23, 2007
Equity Out & Back: 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. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 9, 2024
Equity Out & Back: 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. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 23, 2024
Equity Out & Back: 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. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 1, 2024
Equity Out & Back: 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. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 8, 2024