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Celebrating Pride: Queer-owned Bebop Waffle Shop

June 24, 2021

Bebop Waffle Shop is a queer and woman-owned café on the corner of California and Admiral in West Seattle. Corina Luckenbach opened the shop (originally called Admiral Bird Café) with her business partner, Heidi Herr, in 2014. Now in sole ownership of Luckenbach, and named after her beloved wiener dog, Bebop, the café has grown into a hub known for its exceptional breakfast sandwiches and coffee, and welcoming atmosphere for all neighbors, especially LGBTQ+ folks… [ Keep reading ]

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AAPI Heritage Month: International Community Health Services

May 28, 2021

In the early 1970s, accessible medical care for Asian immigrants was next to impossible and finding a doctor who spoke their language was simply out of the question. The closest community clinic was in Pioneer Square, which was often too far for elderly patients to reach by foot. With construction… [ Keep reading ]

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AAPI Heritage Month: Donnie Chin

May 26, 2021

For nearly four decades, Donnie Chin was dedicated to serving, protecting, and inspiring the residents of the Chinatown International District. His leadership and commitment to public safety brought assistance and resources to those in need and, quite literally, saved lives. As a teenager in 1968, Donnie noticed that emergency response time in the neighborhood was very slow, if there was a response at all. He decided… [ Keep reading ]

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AAPI Heritage Month: Sun May Company

May 20, 2021

Stepping into the Sun May Company gift shop is like entering a portal to history. The distinct red storefront, nestled in Canton Alley, leads you to the oldest Chinese gift shop in Chinatown International District. But Sun May is more than just a store, it is a gathering space, a museum, a collection of the neighborhood’s history, and a… [ Keep reading ]

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P-Patch gardener, Rocel, shares her family heritage of farming and the importance of garlic in Filipino cuisine

May 20, 2021

Rocel, Rainier Vista Sunrise Garden What is your ethnicity and generation in the United States? I am Filipino American. We migrated here. I only have one brother left back home right now. My parents and my two sisters are here, and a lot of relatives-aunties and uncles are all here. It’s… [ Keep reading ]

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AAPI Heritage Month: API Chaya

May 18, 2021

When we asked AAPI staff members and community collaborators which organizations or businesses they would like to highlight this month, API Chaya came up repeatedly. For the past 25 years, API Chaya has supported Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. Their work… [ Keep reading ]

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Ravenna community gardener Pam Okano stays connected to her culture by growing her own fresh vegetables

May 17, 2021

What is your ethnicity and generation in the United States? “I am Japanese American, I am Sansei- my grandparents came to this country. I grew up on Bainbridge Island.” How long have you/your family been gardening at your P-Patch? “I started gardening at Ravenna in 1982, the year after it opened…. [ Keep reading ]

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AAPI Heritage Month: Hood Famous Bakeshop

May 13, 2021

In a way, husband and wife team Chera Amlag and Geo Quibuyen ended up in the food-service industry by accident. In 2013, the couple organized a Filipino-American pop-up dinner to raise money for a family trip to the Philippines. The meal was received with such enthusiasm that they decided to grow it into a monthly series called Food & Sh*t. Soon after, requests came flooding in for Amlag’s neighborhood famous ube cheesecake,… [ Keep reading ]

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P-Patch Site Coordinator Milton Tam discusses his eclectic taste and love of heirloom tomatoes

May 12, 2021

What is your ethnicity and generation in the United States? “I am third-generation Chinese American. My family is from Southern China so they speak Cantonese. Actually, my grandmother was born in Hawaii, which at the time was a territory considered part of the United States, so my family has been… [ Keep reading ]

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AAPI Heritage Month: Aki Kurose

May 10, 2021

“Always realize that not to get involved when you should get involved is an act of violence. You should always work for peace…Peace is the most empowering and productive way to go.”  Aki Kurose Aki Kurose spent her life advocating for peace and social justice. As a teacher and an activist, she worked… [ Keep reading ]

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