by Sharon H. Chang CAMIE GOLDHAMMER swings open the door to her well-kempt home in Columbia City wearing a big grin–but then quickly apologizes. “Hi welcome come on in! Sorry, just hold on a sec…” She rushes back to the kitchen table to finish booking work travel. Camie is a really busy woman and I’m … Continue reading Emerald Voices: Camie Goldhammer→
by Sharon H. Chang BAILEY ADAMS–to my mind–is nothing less than a superstar senior. She is at least the kind of youth who inspires hope for the future (which is a lot). But far more than that she’s the kind of youth it’s cosmic to know exists in today’s tumultuous times: An empowered, no bullshit, … Continue reading Emerald Voices: Bailey Adams→
by Sharon H. Chang SOKHA OUK, fondly called Mrs. Sokha (pronounced SO-kah) by parents, staff and students, holds the official title of Office Support at Hawthorne Elementary School. But that title doesn’t do her justice. Really she’s everything from family support assistance, field trip chaperone, to reading help and crosswalk guard. And she does it … Continue reading Emerald Voices: Mrs. Sokha→
Cliff Cawthon Black Lives Matter activists and supporters marched through downtown Seattle and South Lake Union Friday to highlight systematic racism in the United States. The annual protest, which began at Westlake Square, drew an estimated crowd of 1000 people.
by Sharon H. Chang ON ELECTION DAY I had every intention of getting my 7-year-old to bed on time. But we stayed up late glued to the TV. It felt critical. Eventually he passed out exhausted on the futon while my husband and I continued to stare horrified at the screen. After our worst fears … Continue reading What It’s Like To Be an Activist Parent, Post-Election→
by Ronnie Estoque As I walked down the streets of Seattle with thousands of other students, one thing united us all: our disapproval of the President-Elect, Donald Trump. “Love trumps hate” and several other chants bellowed throughout Seattle as students of all backgrounds collectively exercised their right to peacefully protest.
by Sharon H. Chang On Monday, thousands of students from schools across Seattle walked out of class as a reaction to the election of Donald Trump as president.The protest joined similar ones that took place in Los Angeles; San Francisco; Silver Spring, Maryland; and Portland, Oregon.
by Sharon H. Chang KIM, YOUNG SEOB was born on September 19, 1972 in South Korea. Six months later he was left at an orphanage near Seoul with no explanation. He would never see his birth family again nor ever know why he had been surrendered. Five years later Kim, Young Seob was selected for … Continue reading Emerald Voices: Remembering 김영섭, Michael Layton Taylor (1972-2016)→
by Sharon H. Chang DARRYL SMITH, former Deputy Mayor of Community and founder of Columbia City Beatwalk, is not only a heartfelt but eloquent man. His words are smooth and dedication is profound in everything he says. More importantly he’s a community man, deeply invested resident and long time organizer. Simply put he cares. And, … Continue reading Emerald Voices: Darryl Smith→
Amplifying the Authentic Narratives of South Seattle
