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FRIENDS OF WATERFRONT SEATTLE RELEASES 2019 HOT SPOT SCHEDULE WITH LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES ALL SUMMER LONG AT PIER 58

July 7, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Friends of Waterfront Seattle has announced its 2019 waterfront summer event lineup, featuring free live music, performance, and activities for all ages. Family-friendly performances occur every Saturday and Sunday from July 6 through September 2 at Hot Spot, the event stage on Pier 58, located at 1401 Alaskan Way.

Kicking off the waterfront summer event season is the fourth annual KEXP Rocks the Dock concert featuring bands Dude York, Moaning, Dogbreth, and DJ & Emcee Abbie. Hosted by KEXP 90.3, Seattle’s non-commercial independent radio station, the waterfront event season kickoff begins Saturday, July 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7 performances include live music by outstanding ensemble headliner, Banda Vagos, and other Latin artists Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana and Correo Aereo from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pier 58’s Hot Spot summer events feature vibrant cultural, educational, and recreational events and activities. Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Sea Mar Community Health Center offers a free full hour of Zumba Fitness, taking place July 7 through Aug. 25. Other weekend waterfront events include soccer at the Seattle Sounders’ FC RAVE Foundation Soccer Octagon, summer theater by Book-It Theater and Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theatre, site-specific dance performances by Kinesis Project dance theater, K-Pop music and dance, a hip hop tournament-style competition by 206 Zulu, Blues music, youth-led live music and activities with The Vera Project, dance parties and competitive dance battles, a local artist music festival, and the Americana Festival. For details on the full schedule of waterfront events this summer, visit www.friendsofwaterfrontseattle.org/events.

Friends of Waterfront Seattle is the City of Seattle’s nonprofit partner helping to build the future Waterfront Park and ensure its lasting success. Following the public-benefit partnership model, we educate the public about the park and its benefits, raise philanthropic funds to build the park, and partner with the City to manage, fund, and program the park long-term. Our goal is to make the central waterfront a public mixing ground where all communities can share cultural, recreational, and civic experiences in a beautiful environment. Waterfront Seattle / Friends is a founding member of the High Line Network, a movement in cities across the world to reclaim underutilized infrastructure and reimagine it as public space. Explore the future park at our project showroom, Waterfront Space, located at 1400 Western Avenue in Seattle, and open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

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Sound Generations’ 2019 Inspire Positive Aging Award Recipients Are Announced

July 7, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Sound Generations’ 2019 Inspire Positive Aging Award Recipients Are Announced

Recipients named at the Inspire Positive Aging Awards Luncheon on June 26 at the Bellevue Hilton
Sound Generations is thrilled to widely announce the recipients of the 2019 Inspire Positive Aging Awards that exemplify positive aging in King County.  Monique Ming Laven of Kiro 7 was on hand to assist in acknowledging the accomplishments of 49 amazing older adults who have been instrumental in modeling how to lead one’s best life in a society that often overlooks and minimizes the contributions of aging adults in the greater community.

Seven individuals were recognized for their ability to inspire those around them to age well. They represent the resilient energy, creativity, and drive that exists when people choose to define how they will live instead of letting their age define them. When these attributes are coupledwith encouraged peers, intergenerational collaboration, and engaging senior centers and community resources, some remarkable individuals shine through.  They have all made their communities better through one of six award categories: Advocacy and Activism, Community Service, Defining Inspiration, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational Impact, and Lifelong Learning.

Diana Thompson, 79

Advocacy & Activism co-recipient

Diana is a change agent! In 2018, her advocacy helped ensure that adults in Washington State who are covered by Medicaid can receive hearing aids. This year she was instrumental in raising awareness and garnering support for a legislative bill to ensure that audiology patients are informed about the benefits of hearing technologies such as telecoils and bluetooth. Her methodical, persistent, diligent, and strategic advocacy has resulted in raising awareness about Medicare Observation Status which is a little known coverage gap that can cost older adults thousands of dollars in unexpected hospital bills. As a role model for advocacy, Diana patiently mentors her peers and advocates of all ages, providing them with the information and strategies to help them be successful. She is well known and highly regarded by her state and federal legislators, city and county policy makers, and statewide advocacy organizations including those for aging, hearing, and healthcare issues.

Janet Jones-Preston, 71

Advocacy & Activism co-recipient

Janet is a grandmother who has raised her children and fostered others. Although retired, she is (in the words of Times Pacific NW magazine writer, Susan Kelleher) a SUPER volunteer. Janet, along with her son who immigrated to Ghana for graduate studies, built a home ostensibly for herself. However, upon encountering a homeless family of eight, she allows them to live in the home rent free. Upon learning that education is not a basic right as it is in the United States she mortgaged her home and provided funds for her son to start a school that is flourishing and now serves 260 students. She visits the Washington prisons twice a month, taking along fellow educators, student teachers, district superintendents, and school staff on all levels. To the Ghanaian students she represents hope and to the prisoners, empowerment and encouragement.

Sidney Rouse, 83

Community Service

For the past 8 years, 5 days a week, Sid has arrived at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center at 6:30 A.M. to assist in the kitchen. Sid has stood by his kitchen comrades, dishing up hugs and happiness along with the food. Despite suffering from an eye disorder, he appeared each morning for duty, sporting a patch on one eye.  When encouraged to go home, he takes the moment to teach his peers: “When you slow down, your body and mind slow down. At home, I would just feel sorry for myself, but here, I have a job to do and a cook to annoy.” What is most inspiring is his humility in performing his tasks. It’s stirring to see an accomplished Boeing Test Engineer and WWII decorated veteran, find such satisfaction in performing the most basic tasks for a non-profit. He takes as much pride and professionalism in his kitchen duties as he did in the aerospace industry.

Marilyn Valentine, 84

Defining Inspiration

Marilyn is a unique, creative, and engaging person. All of her creative parts are integrated into everything she does. She models bravery, showing up as her whole self, which creates the space for others to do so as well. She was the first person at the Lake City Seniors program to openly share her partnership with a woman. Marilyn connected to Lake City Seniors through her Enhance Fitness classes. I asked her if she would co-facilitate an LGBTQ support group. After thinking about it, she agreed to help start a group, but she wanted it to be open to anyone and it would be called “Connections”. For two years, Marilyn co-led a highly successful and diverse peer support group. She was the heart and soul of this group, welcoming new members and fostering deep and meaningful friendships and connections that continue to reverberate throughout the center and our community.

Asefa Tessema, 71

Health & Wellness

Asefa, a former prisoner of war, exudes peace and calm that is rooted in his commitment to his faith and his mind/body wellness. He practices prayer, meditation, yoga, and exercises daily. Five years ago, after eye surgery left him blind, Asefa’s daughter sponsored him to come to the U.S. to try to get better treatment and regain his vision. Upon his arrival, he started attending the Ethiopian Community Center in Seattle. A few volunteers led exercise programs there for a little over a month but could not keep going. Asefa started leading the exercise. He began leading the group in a gentle yoga and aerobic exercise program two times a week to improve physical and mental health. After four and half years he eventually found and trained new volunteers that are carrying on the program. When asked about aging, he said, “Aging is not a disease, it is a blessing and a gift.”

Marletta Iwasyk, 80

Intergenerational Impact

Marletta Iwasyk, is a phenomenal kindergarten teacher. She recently turned 80 years old and has taught for over 50 years for Seattle Public Schools. Over the years, she has taught over 1275 students and continues to teach and inspire generations. Marletta’s presence in the classroom positively influences students, staff, and parents about getting older. To the kindergarteners in her class her presence makes them “blind” to aging and to not feel like you can only do things at a certain age. To the teachers/staff Marietta is a role model and inspiration. Her vast knowledge, boundless energy, wonderful personality, and caring nature inspire them daily. And it lets them know that age need not limit them. To the parents her presence shows them that age doesn’t have to limit you. Many of the parents were raised thinking you retire at 65 and Marletta challenges that mindset.

Ann Root, 92

Lifelong Learning

Ann Root has been a participant and teacher at the West Seattle Senior Center for four+ years. She inquired at the Center about visiting people who are home bound. Ann realizes the importance of community and friendship. She has been matched with two elder friends as part of our West Side Friends Program. She visits each of them one to two times a month. Ann does not drive, so she walks four plus miles each way to visit her homebound  elder friends. She also walks the four mile roundtrip to the Senior Center several times a week. Ann values learning and stretching herself in new ways. She teaches a weekly advanced and beginning German class at the Senior Center. Her skills as a teacher are exemplary. She’s also involved with an Enhanced Fitness Class and belongs to our book group. When Ann walks in to the Senior Center, we are all inspired and moved by her perseverance. At 92 years of age, her commitment to exercise and good health is evident. She walks to the Center in all kinds of weather and several of the  “younger staffers” are now inspired to do the same.

Honorable Mention

Jeanne Hayden, 95

Nominated in two categories: Defining Inspiration & Community Service

At 95, years young, Jeanne continues to contribute to her community; She makes and donates quilts for the infants and children at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Although she didn’t learn to quilt until the 1990s, she has created over a 1,000 quilts in her life. Some of her quilts have been on display at the Monroe Quilters Anonymous events and most recently at her local library. Although she suffers from macular degeneration and other eye impairments, she is not one to be defeated. Utilizing eye glasses and magnifiers she continues to make quilts.  Sometimes she works on miniature wall hangings that seem to require the combined artistry of a watchmaker and an artist. At 95, she continues to be active in her church and walks every day! Jeanne has such a pleasant and positive approach to some of the difficulties that accompany aging that inspire and show all how to age with grace.

These individuals are the reason Sound Generations exist. They remind us that the needs of older adults are ever-changing and that if we are going to support people on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services, we must ensure that those of all abilities, income levels, and cultures have what they need to age in place as independently as possible in a community that affirms aging. Aging is not only inevitable, but should be embraced considering that King County’s fastest growing population segment is the oldest old, those 85 and older. Furthermore, by 2040 the percentage of King County residents age 60 and older is projected to increase to 25%.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.  The annual Inspire Positive Aging Awards reflect Sound Generations’ commitment to older adults while changing the narrative and aesthetic associated with aging.

About SG: Sound Generations is the most comprehensive non-profit organization serving older adults and their loved ones in King County. Established in 1967, we support almost 60,000 people and those who care about them annually on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services. Our ten core programs and six senior centers are constantly striving to expand the provision of food security, transportation, health & wellness, and assistance services to underserved and marginalized populations.  We are committed to helping all people, especially those in low income communities and communities of color, obtain the services they need while feeling included and respected.

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Ethnic Fest has been celebrating culture & community for Over 30 years!

July 7, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Metro Parks. Wright Park Ethnic Fest 2018 Photos by Russ Carmack.

July 27-28, 2019
Noon – 7 pm

Wright Park
501 South I St., Tacoma, WA

Ethnic Fest has been celebrating culture & community for Over 30 years! Enjoy two full days of music, dance, art, and foods from around the world.

Since 1986 Ethnic Fest has grown to become the largest celebration of culture and community in Tacoma. Voted the best festival of the South Sound; this year Ethnic Fest takes place Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, July 28 from Noon to 7 pm at historic Wright Park in Tacoma, WA.

This family-friendly, free festival has grown in size and hosts Kid’s Zones, hands-on cultural activities and experiences, performer stage, as well as numerous specialty arts and crafts, food, and information vendor booths. This year’s festival will also include a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, for Youth (15U) and Adaptive Recreation divisions.

Vendors and performers

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Basketball Tournament

 

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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament-Hoop It Up @ Ethnic Fest July 26-28

July 7, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Learn More About:

  • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament-Hoop It Up @ Ethnic Fest July 26-28Date: July 26-28

Price:$85-$95

Register Your Team Today! Deadline July 19

Teams will be sorted by grade level.

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  • Volleyball
  • Golf
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  • Basketball
  • Baseball
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    • T-Ball, Baseball, Fastpitch
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Metro Parks Tacoma Youth Sports provides recreational league play in five different sports during the year for boys and girls ages 5-12.

Coaches:
All teams are coached by volunteers who are background checked at national and state levels. MPT Youth Sports staff also provides guidance for any individuals willing to coach, including potential full team practice plans and coach training. Teams and players are registered as coaches are available. For more information please visit this page.

Sports Instruction:

  • MPT Youth Sports also provides instructional opportunities. Kidz Love Soccer and Skyhawks Sports Academy have contracted instructors that provide sports quality instruction on Metro Parks Tacoma fields and facilities.
  • Kidz Love Soccer provides year-round instruction in multiple-week sessions.
  • Skyhawks offers one-week tennis camps during the summer months at Stadium High School and Point Defiance Park.
  • MPT staff also provide instructional camps during the summer for basketball, soccer, flag football, and others.

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Civil Rights Coalition Applauds Committee on Efforts to Close Minority Homeownership Gap, Eliminate Discriminatory Policies: “This is What Oversight Looks Like”

May 13, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by Americans for Financial Reform, submitted testimony today to the House Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance at its hearing on “A Review of the State of and Barriers to Minority Homeownership.” The Leadership Conference applauds the chair and the committee for examining policies to address our nation’s troubling racial gap in homeownership and many financial practices that impact communities of color.

“We are grateful not just for today’s hearing, but for what can only be described as a flurry of hearings in the past several weeks that have examined policies and practices affecting the financial health of communities of color,” said the groups in their testimony. “The pace has undoubtedly been challenging, but we commend the members of this committee and its tireless staff for their hard work and their willingness to engage in serious discussions about how our nation should regulate the financial services industry moving forward.”

The testimony details a historic overview of the state of the minority homeownership gap and offers recommendations to encourage continued oversight on discriminatory financial policies. These include:

  • Housing finance reform
  • Improvements in credit score models
  • Enforcement of the Fair Housing Act
  • Oversight and clear metrics for measuring affordable housing within new Opportunity Zone programs

“The lessons learned from the housing crisis – or in some cases, the lessons that should have been learned – must be kept in mind if we are to succeed in efforts to promote sustainable levels of homeownership among communities of color,” said the groups.

Read the full testimony here.

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its 200-plus member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.
Americans for Financial Reform is a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based, and civic and community groups.

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Airport Rental Car Suppler Diversity Outreach

April 22, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Airport Rental Car Suppler Diversity Outreach
4/30/2019
Time: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM (PDT)
Where: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport/Central Auditorium

Registration Deadline: 4/28/2019 (PDT)
Fee: No fee

Contact: [email protected]

Program Format: Outreach/Networking
Topic: Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach
Description:

In efforts to increase diversity within the Airport’s Car Rental industry. The Port of Seattle and airport car rental concessionaires will be holding a half-day outreach event to provide contracting opportunities to small diverse businesses.

Join us if you are interested in finding out what these contracting opportunities are. Find out how certain business certifications can benefit your small business firm with car rental concessionaires. We will provide information on how the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and other Supplier Diversity certifications can benefit your small business. You do not have to be certified to attend. Free parking and lunch provided.

Register at: http://bit.ly/adroutreach

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UW Charging Employees for Transit Passes is an Affront to the Ideals of Earth Day

April 22, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

A coalition of labor, community, and environmental organizations held an Earth Day press conference outside the UW Light Rail station to blast a proposal by the University to increase the out-of-pocket costs for some employees to purchase a transit pass. The group called on the UW regents to vote down the proposal, and instead provide a fully-subsidized transit pass to all employees like other large Seattle employers.

Over the past year, this coalition has successfully pressured the UW to provide fully-subsidized transit passes for around half the UW’s workforce starting July 1, 2019. UW is proposing to raise out-of-pocket transit costs for thousands of employees (professional staff and faculty) who are not covered by this agreement.

“It’s time for UW to get in line with Seattle’s other big employers and provide all employees with a fully-subsidized transit pass,” said Elizabeth Bauerle, a research scientist at UW Medical Center and a member of the University Transportation Committee. “Incentivizing public transit will reduce carbon emissions, make streets safer, ease gridlock, and free up parking for U-District neighbors — all matters of increasing urgency as the UW begins a massive expansion that will add thousands of commute trips every day. It’s unfortunate that UW is choosing to divide employees over the issue of transit passes.”

The Seattle UW campus expected to grow by 13,000 people in ten years. With an estimated 36% of employees driving to campus alone, this could mean thousands of additional cars on the Seattle roads. Providing transit passes has been proven to change commute behavior.

“As a physician, I’m worried about the effects of vehicle emissions on the health of those in the U-District,” said Dr. Adam Greenbaum, MD/PhD and Board Member of the UW Housestaff Association. “Studies estimate that 60,000 people die every year in the US due to the toxic effects of vehicle emissions. To put this in perspective, this is nearly twice the number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents each year.”

“Faculty wages at the University of Washington lag behind peer institutions,” added Rush Daniel, UW Lecturer. “In one of the most expensive cities in the county, a free U-Pass for faculty is necessary to maintain a decent standard of living.”

After the press conference, the coalition delivered a letter signed by 35 organizations to the UW Board of Regents, President Ana Mari Cauce, and UW Medicine CEO Paul Ramsey.

“We need our community institutions to be community leaders. Unless UW steps up and provides effective transit incentives, future growth will mean more congestion, more air pollution, and more climate emissions,” said Jesse Piedfort, Director of the Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club. “Providing transit benefits to all employees is a proven strategy that will be a win-win for UW, its employees, and our community.”

Several city council candidates from District 4 joined in calling on UW to make transit passes free to employees, including UW researcher Emily Myers, Shaun Scott, and Cathy Tuttle.

“Affordable and reliable transit is essential for a green, clean, and economically vibrant Seattle,” said Cathy Tuttle, founding director of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, and a District 4 candidate. “The University of Washington leads the nation in so many fields. Let’s make sure the UW continues to be a leader in providing free transit to its employees.”

District 4 Candidate Emily Myers added: “Our public institutions must be leaders in addressing climate change, especially institutions like the UW who receives millions of dollars in public funding for climate research. With both carbon emissions and cost of living on the rise in Seattle, we are organizing and taking action for climate and worker justice. It’s time for the UW to act according to their stated values to “stand with the world to fight climate change and protect our future,” and the fight starts at home with access to public transportation and fully subsidized transit passes for all workers.”

District 4 Candidate Shaun Scott added: “The University of Washington should live up to its status as a major research institution by taking climate change seriously. A school as resourced as my alma mater should not be balancing society’s climate budget on the backs of working people by making campus employees pay for transit passes. By building a coalition between working people, organized labor and environments activists, we can have a Seattle Green New Deal that turns its back in the climate injustices of the past, builds a city of the future—for future generations, and our own.”

UW regents meet next on May 8 where they’ll have the opportunity to decide on the proposal to increase transit passes for some employees.

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In Loving Memory Of Jimmie Turner

April 1, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Jimmie, age 85, formerly of Bowie County, TX. passed away on March 16, 2019 at his home in Seattle, WA. He was the youngest of eight children. Over the next 60 years Jimmie went on to become a proud funeral home owner, popular notary public within the Seattle area, as well as holding well respected positions within the United States Army, Proctor and Gamble, and the Boeing company from which he eventually retired. Jimmie received numerous awards of distinction for excellence in punctuality, attendance, and customer service. Known for his love of Jesus and recognizing the importance of outreach, Jimmie could be found on many days supporting community and world-wide causes, driving seniors around the city, and leading bible study at his church Mount Zion Baptist and later New Beginnings Christian Fellowship church where he could be seen standing front and center wearing his deacon hat proudly. Jimmie loved family, golf, and travel which
took him to places including: Europe, Jamaica, and many cities across the U.S. throughout his lifetime. His compassion and love for people is what encouraged him to always lend a helping hand to his fellow brothers and sisters.
On June 16, 1995 Jimmie married his sweetheart Willie Mae of Gurdon, AR. These two shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and fun times with family. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents: Jimmie Turner and Eula Lee Archie; brothers: Hughes Turner, John C. Turner, and Agusta Turner. Sisters: Suzie Turner, Nadean Turner, Angelean Turner. Jimmie is survived by his wife Willie Mae Turner of Seattle, WA; children: Kevin Turner (Stephanie) of Ore City, TX; Erica Turner-Johnson (Cedrick) of Jefferson, TX. Step-daughter Swannee Bruner (James) of Seattle, WA. Sister; Ann Standoak of Dallas, TX. Numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and “adopted family,” that held a special place in his heart also survive him,

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2018 Spanaway Lake High School graduate wins prestigious fellowship to study abroad

March 27, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE FREDERICK UY WINS PRESTIGIOUS FREDERICK DOUGLASS GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP TO STUDY ABROAD IN LONDON THIS SUMMER

Frederick Uy, a 2018 Spanaway Lake High School graduate, today was awarded a prestigious Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship (FDGF), which provides a full scholarship for the Claflin University freshman to attend a comprehensive study abroad program in London, England this summer.

 

The FDGF is operated jointly by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the nation’s largest non-profit facilitator of studying abroad, and the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI). Each year, the Fellowship is awarded to 10 outstanding students that attend a Minority Serving Institution (MSI).

Uy, who was born in the Philippines and later moved to Tacoma, Washington, is pursuing a double major in Finance and Computer Science. After his undergraduate studies, Uy hopes to enroll in a joint MBA and Law program then become a financial lawyer who helps smaller companies thrive.  “It has always been a dream of mine to study abroad and be in a learning environment outside of the standard classroom,” he said, noting that he looks forward to being forced to adapt outside his normal comfort zone.

“Studying abroad will push me to become a better person from networking and being engaged with different people and different cultures,” Uy said. “This opportunity is very important for my career because it will allow me to establish strong and solid connections and relationships with successful people in the business world.”

Uy said that he is honored to be a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow and immerse himself into different cultures.  He is very excited to meet new people, form networks, and expand his horizons even more. Outside of school, Uy enjoys playing guitar and other instruments, exploring new places, doing photography, and watching the financial trends of different stocks.

The Fellows were nominated by their college presidents and selected during a national competition. The winners have demonstrated high academic achievement, possess exemplary communication skills, display the hallmarks of self-determination, exhibit characteristics of bold leadership, and have a history of service to others.

The winners will use their experiences to motivate other under-represented students to pursue opportunities to study abroad.  Of the 332,727 US college students who studied abroad in 2017, less than 30% were students of color — 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 4.3% multiracial, 6.1% African American, 8.2%Asian/Pacific Islander and 10% Hispanic Americans, according to data from the Institute of International Education.  The data shows that students of color largely miss out on international education experiences that can play a critical role in their personal growth, as well as academic and career success.

The Frederick Douglass Fellowship, which launched in 2017, is representative of efforts by CIEE and CMSI to increase diversity in study abroad by breaking down the barriers of cost, curriculum, and culture that prevent students from participating in international education experiences. Named for the African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and international statesman Frederick Douglass, the Fellowship encourages students to use his life as a model to becoming bold, globally conscious and service-oriented leaders.

 

“The students selected for the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship are ten exemplary student leaders who demonstrate the iconic leadership, keen intellect, and natural change-agent attributes of Frederick Douglass,” said James P. Pellow, President and CEO of CIEE. “These students will be the next generation of leaders and I know that the intercultural competence and global perspective they will gain during the London program will benefit them throughout their lives.”

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About The Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions
The Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions brings together researchers and practitioners from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions. The Center’s goals include: elevating the educational contributions of MSIs; ensuring that they are a part of national conversations; bringing awareness to the vital role MSIs play in the nation’s economic development; increasing the rigorous scholarship of MSIs; connecting MSIs’ academic and administrative leadership to promote reform initiatives; and strengthening efforts to close educational achievement gaps among disadvantaged communities. For further information about the Center, please visit www.gse.upenn.edu/cmsi

About CIEE

CIEE, the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, transforms lives and builds bridges by promoting the exchange of ideas and experiences. To help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, CIEE sponsors a wide variety of opportunities for cultural exchange, including work exchange programs, teach abroad programs, and a worldwide portfolio of study abroad and internship programs for college and high school students. Visit www.ciee.org.

 

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SEATTLE’S YOUTH POET LAUREATE AZURA TYABJI IS ANNOUNCED AS A REGIONAL FINALIST FOR NATIONAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE.  The announcement of the 2019 National Youth Poet Laureate will take place on Thursday, April 4, 2019. 

March 27, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Seattle Arts & Lectures is delighted to announce that Azura Tyabji has been invited to perform at the third annual National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement on April 4, 2019 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The event celebrates the five Regional Finalists, of which Azura is one, and announces the new 2019 National Youth Poet Laureate.

Born and raised in Seattle, Azura Mizan Tyabji is serving as Seattle’s 2018/19 Youth Poet Laureate. As a writer, spoken word performer, facilitator, and educator, what motivates every aspect of her artistic practice is a love for community, justice, and healing. If her words leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, or thinking deeper, she has achieved her goal as a poet. She hopes to continue challenging and expanding her craft and giving back to the city that inspires her. She is 18 years old and a graduate from Nova High School. Azura’s first book of poetry will be published this May with Poetry NW Editions. The book will debut at Northwest Folklife at a celebration which will also crown next year’s Youth Poet Laureate.

Azura is averrable for interviews. Please contact SAL with requests.

About the YPL Program: A joint program between WITS and Urban Word NYC—with support from Northwest Folklife, Poetry Northwest, and the Academy of American Poets—the Seattle Youth Poet Laureate Program aims to identify youth writers and leaders who are committed to civic and community engagement, poetry and performance, human relations, diversity, and education across Seattle. SAL, WITS, and our other partners recognize that youth voices and community engagement are vital for empowering young people to effect positive changes in their communities and beyond.

About Seattle Arts & Lectures: Founded in 1987, Seattle Arts & Lectures champions the literary arts by engaging and inspiring readers and writers of all generations in the Puget Sound region. SAL’s programs include the Literary Arts Series, Poetry Series, Women You Need to Know (WYNK), Journalism Series, SAL Presents, Hinge, Local Voices, Summer Book Bingo, the Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) program, and Writers in the Schools (WITS). For more information about SAL, visit lectures.org.

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