Equity Why Black therapists are hard to find in WA People hoping to find a Black therapist who can empathize with their experiences may come up short in their search. by Maleeha Syed / November 23, 2021
Equity WA’s new federal judges signify reversal of Trump-era influence The Senate’s recent confirmation of three federal judges in Washington reveals a deliberate effort to increase diversity in the courts. by Maleeha Syed / November 4, 2021
Equity Indigenous families on the epidemic of missing and murdered women Three Native Americans from the Pacific Northwest reflect on the lack of attention for their missing loved ones and the search for justice. by Maleeha Syed / October 11, 2021
Equity Remote work affects microaggressions for some WA employees Slights that unintentionally express prejudice are part of professional life for many. How has the pandemic shifted those experiences? by Maleeha Syed / September 27, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Meet Crosscut’s communities reporter, Maleeha Syed Here's how she is approaching a new beat at Crosscut covering different communities around the state. by Maleeha Syed / September 21, 2021
Equity Resettling Afghan refugees in WA: What’s different this time People fleeing the Taliban now face a unique resettlement experience compared to previous waves of migrants. by Maleeha Syed / September 9, 2021
Equity Black-owned coffeeshops in WA reshape caffeine culture Business owners of color are reclaiming the Seattle-area's favorite beverage. by Maleeha Syed / August 19, 2021
Culture A Chicana choreographer storms the barriers of stereotype “I am not tall, long, thin, blonde hair, blue eyes,” says Alicia Mullikin. And that's OK with her. by Laila Kazmi / April 24, 2018
Culture A Cuban childhood colors artist Juan Alonso-Rodríguez’s work How this artist rediscovered his roots and reinvented his art. by Laila Kazmi / March 9, 2018
Culture Dear Seattleites, you’re doing coffee wrong. Try this instead Owner Haimi serves Ethiopian coffee daily at the Adugenet Ethiopian Kitchen & Bar in Seattle's Hillman City neighborhood. by Laila Kazmi / December 4, 2017