Adults with lived experiences of sex trafficking will get support and transition services to reduce the trauma, violence and impact as part of a new law that goes into effect on July 23.

Washington state is ranked 10th in the nation for reported cases of human trafficking as of 2021. The trauma of sex trafficking often starts in childhood and continues into adulthood; 89% of victims are children when they are first exploited. People of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community are trafficked mo

The Presidential Election Comes To A Head

The Following November Of 2024

The upcoming U.S. presidential election will take place on Nov 5th, 2024. President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump will be running again, as well as many others entering the field. Majorly Republicans have entered the race, while others may still join.

Running for the Democratic party is Marianne Williamson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and current President Joe Biden. Running for the Republican party is former Pre

Mud reveals stories and inspires poetry as part of an art exhibit that closes this weekend at the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Eight artists contributed to the exhibit, “Thick as Mud.” Henry curator Nina Bozicnik organized the exhibition and show, which features poetry edited by Jourdan Imani Keith, Seattle’s 2019-2022 civic poet and written by Roberto Ascalon, Aleyda Marisol Cervantes, Amber Flame, Rasheena Fountain, Kamna Shastri, Savannah Smith, Ebony Welborn a

The Identification Of An Underrepresented Identity

The United States is considered a land of opportunity and freedom. That's the reason the U.S. is made up of so many immigrants. There are many communities, and this country is full of diversity. Yet many ethnicities are underrepresented, judged, and people's thoughts about them are based on stereotypes.

I first noticed this when I was filling out forms for school, the doctor, job applications, etc. On a document, it states, "what is your race.

As someone who has started their own business and gone through the process of marketing, hiring, advertising, and branding, the most essential part of it all was branding.

Technology such as digital devices and smartphones are taking over society and are the primary ways individuals communicate on the Internet. Starting a business in this digital world can be tricky, but using technology to your advantage can make your business.

Developing An Everlasting Impression: The Importance Of Branding

"As The Seasons Change, So Do The Trends"

Shopping for clothing can be repetitive, especially when you have a unique or particular style. Most outlet stores at the mall have similar clothing released for each season, just priced differently. However, fashion trends are constantly changing and are hard to keep up with for each transition. From skinny jeans to mom jeans, from fuzzy jackets to leather jackets, the trends are

constantly evolving, and items are continually going out of style.

In a

The Hindu holiday Holi is an important celebration for many Indian Americans. Many stores in the Pacific Northwest thrive during this holiday season because many people are buying traditional clothing to wear on the holiday.

“I’m always in business because I am able to provide to my entire community, for any holiday and event people come and buy clothing, accessories, and household items,” says Madhuri Akula, the owner of Gold N Looks, a clothing store located in Redmond.

Holi was on March 8 a

What Are Disadvantaged Communities & How Do They Connect To Education & The Workforce?

Disadvantaged communities are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by economic, health, and environmental burdens. These communities are underserved and marginalized through schooling, safety, targets of gentrification, and losing their homes.

The director of special education at Summit Schools, Sana Tariq, states, "Students in disadvantaged communities are not aware of all the resources that exist th

The Social Pariah Of Being Pink

As a woman growing up, it is easy to ignore the inequalities around you, but as you get older, they become more apparent. Navigating as a woman can be difficult, and the way the system is set up does not make things easier to be a woman in the United States; sexism, discrimination, inequalities, and misogyny exist.

What Is The Pink Tax?

The pink tax refers to when products that are advertised or marketed toward women are more expensive than the same product tha

In today’s society, in any direction you look, schools, offices, streets, and stores, everyone is looking down at their phone. Other people surround them, yet all they see is what is on their screen. Living in a digital world is based on what digital tools are available for people to use as a form of communication and the tools available are endless.

The digital world has changed relationships, personal time, communication, and experiences. So, how does one survive when every aspect of life is

The United States is known to be the land of opportunity, leading people to immigrate and start a new life in this country. America has several ethnic groups living in one country, making it highly diverse in many states.

What Is Cultural Appropriation & Why It Matters?

Cultural appropriation is the improper adoption of a culture's traditions, ideas, and practices by a person of another culture. Culture includes customs, beliefs, art, habits, knowledge, and institutions of a community from a s

Fast food is my go-to when I am in a rush or doing errands; this applies to most people. The endless possibilities for fast food in America make getting fast food even better. Throughout the United States, fast food chains are on every corner, and when you’re not in the mood for a burger from Mcdonald's, there is always Chipotle, Taco Bell, Panda Express, Qdoba, Del Taco, and Taco Time.

Taco Bell; is a Mexican fast food chain in America / A local authentic Mexican food restaurant, Images captur