STOP ASIAN HATE

March 17, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

We’re in solidarity with our diverse Asian neighbors in King County in the midst of a growing rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian racism and xenophobia have shaken and traumatized our communities. We denounce racism, colorism, and any actions taken to harm someone because of their race or place of origin.

New work from local artists depicts the impacts of COVID-19 and racism

January 11, 2021.Reading time 16 minutes.

New works by seven local artists and community creatives offer fresh ways of understanding the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic with race, bias and culture.

Racism is a Public Health crisis: The transformation starts here. It starts with us.

June 11, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Today, we declare that racism is a public health crisis. Public Health – Seattle & King County and all of King County government are committed to implementing a racially equitable response to this crisis, centering on community.

Community is our anchor during COVID-19

March 14, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

How do we get on with living when life is so altered? Our best answer is that we’ll get through this outbreak by building community and making sacrifices out of love. What does that look like? It means preserving the healthcare system for those who need it most, social distancing but not social isolation, and supporting one another.