Cultures Connecting

Support bookstores, not billionaires. Today is anti-prime day today at Bookshop.org which means free standard shipping from June 23rd-26th!

Bookshop.org supports local, independent bookstores by providing them with an easy way to sell books online and gives shoppers an alternative to buying books on Amazon. Every time you buy a book on Bookshop.org, you financially support local independent bookstores.

Don't know what to order? How about pre-ordering the 2nd edition of our book, Facilitating Conversations on Race by our co-founders Dr. Caprice Hollins and Ilsa Govan.

Use the QR code or visit http://bit.ly/4gDd24l to pre-order today!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride, National Immigrant Heritage, and Caribbean American Heritage Month!

➡️Caribbean American Heritage Month is a time to honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Caribbean Americans across the U.S. Established by Congress and signed into law in 2006, the observance recognizes the profound impact that immigrants and descendants from Caribbean nations have had on American society. The Caribbean encompasses a diverse array of countries and territories, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and many others, each with its own unique languages, traditions, and cultural heritage. Caribbean Americans have made lasting marks in music, literature, politics, sports, and civil rights.

➡️National Immigrant Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and enduring contributions that immigrants have made to the fabric of American life. The observance was launched in 2014 by the organization "I Am An Immigrant" in partnership with the White House, and was later officially recognized by Congress to honor the millions of people who have come to the United States seeking opportunity, safety, and a better life. From building railroads and founding businesses to advancing science, art, and culture, immigrants have shaped nearly every aspect of American society. National Immigrant Heritage Month is a reminder that America's diversity has always been one of its greatest strengths.

➡️LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated in honor of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of protests that erupted in late June 1969 after police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. The patrons, many of whom were transgender women of color, drag queens, and homeless q***r youth, fought back against years of harassment, sparking a movement that led to the first Pride marches in 1970. Pride is both a celebration of progress and a reminder that the fight for full equality continues.

We are a proud sponsor of Community Mixer & Conversation on May 30th! This gathering is an opportunity to bring together educators, students, advocates, families, and community leaders who believe every Washington student deserves to feel seen, valued, and written into the stories we learn and share.

Senator T'wina Nobles will be giving the keynote address and feature speakers:

🎤William Jackson - ED of Teaching and Learning, Bellevue School District
🎤Scarlett Luo- Student Advocate of Make Us Visible WA
🎤Faaluaina Pritchard, ED, Asia Pacific Cultural Center
🎤Rep. Janice Zahn- WA State Rep of 41st Legislative District

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP at link in bio or https://tinyurl.com/Mixer-May30

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 ACRS, 3639 MLK Jr. Way S, Seattle

See you there!