Lowrider culture in Washington forges bonds for enthusiasts with immigrant roots
Loud stereo music mixes with the sound of car engines in an out-of-the-way garage in Kent. In the corner of […]
How Mediums Collective Built a Decade of Latino Streetwear and Community in Seattle
The Capitol Hill storefront of Mediums Collective, a Seattle-based and Mexican-owned streetwear fashion brand, is a sleek vessel of style,
Beans and Beats: Inside Cocoa Legato
At Cocoa Legato, founder Aaron Lindstrom blends bean-to-bar craft with his lifelong love of music, creating a Seattle space where heritage, sensory experience and community come together.
New MexArt 2025 Murals Brighten UW Campus Parkway
Each mural reflects the artists’ own stories. Rene Julio’s “The Knot of Freedom” explores the fear and pressure he felt during his years as an undocumented migrant. A few walls down, Gerardo Peña’s “El Abrazo” centers on a mother and daughter’s embrace, inspired by his return to Mexico after nearly three decades away. Visitors now stop, scan QR codes, and follow the murals on social media, turning the corridor into a space where personal history and public art meet.
Los Bailadores de Bronce, Dancing Tradition Into the Future
For more than 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has brought the colors, rhythms, and spirit of Mexican folklórico dance to audiences across the Pacific Northwest. Founded by University of Washington students in 1972, the company remains a vibrant volunteer-driven organization that continues to inspire both Latino and non-Latino communities.
Spanish Radio in Yakima Valley Jeopardized by Funding Loss
In central Washington, the Yakima Valley stretches out as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. Apples,
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery Blossoms as Community Hub
With a heart for the arts, the two gallery owners have made it their mission to bring people of all walks of life together to appreciate Chicano artistry.
Mariachi Quinto Sol Strikes a Chord: Reviving Community at the University of Washington
“We’re meant to be here,” said one of the viola players.
Entre Ríos Books’ Struggle to Bring Argentine Poetry to a U.S. Audience
“I think the biggest challenge I have is just finding our curious readers,” said Knox Gardner, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Entre Ríos Books.
Two Friends Bring Childhood Memory To Life In New Video Game
The two developers will launch their game “Desktop Explorer,” a game they hope will take players on an emotional journey they won’t forget.
A Look at One Book Store’s Efforts to Promote Latine Author Visibility
“It’s been hard to find places where I see people who look like me,” said Javi Tapia, a bookseller at a local bookstore in Seattle.
Latin Drag Performers in Seattle Celebrate Culture and Resilience
“Our community is at the best it’s ever been, period,” said drag performer Queen Andrew Scott.