Seattle Murals Tell Stories of Migration, Identity, and Community
In Seattle, walls have become a way to talk. For muralist Rene Julio Diaz, art is not decoration but a public conversation about culture, migration, and the present moment
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,
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.
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.
UW Latine Student Commission Fosters Community Through Unity Day Celebration
“I really do feel like community means having people there to support you and being uplifted, being empowered, and being inspired.”
One of the last of its kind: Tacoma boutique is a one-stop shop for quinceañera parties
“It becomes a way to assert identity, presence, and visibility, despite efforts or tendencies to erase or silence a population.”
Día De Muertos: A Cultural Celebration Dating Back Thousands Of Years — It’s Not Mexican Halloween
Día de Muertos, or Día de los Muertos as it is called in the United States, is NOT Mexican Halloween nor is