Strong Like Bamboo 3 (2026)

Seven storytellers of various ethnic and cultural origins share their stories of racist experiences and how through their own wisdom and courage got through them. A recording of this event will be available in the coming weeks.

Laura Simms

Laura Simms weaves her personal story with an ancient Jewish folktale.

Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo

Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo starts his story with his grandfather apologizing to his 8 children the night before being shipped off to the internment camps.

Asma Ghanem

Asma Ghnaem, a Palestinian refugee, speaks on how art saved her life.

Tureeda Mikell

Tureeda Mikell, fiery African American poetess, will have you the edge of your seat shouting!

Johnny Moses

Johnny Moses, bringing humor looking back at the challenges he faced as a Tulalip Native American.

Archie Jamjun

Archy Jamjun finds it's ok to be LGBTQ+, but experiences racism in his own family! Hear his story.

Olga Loya

Olga Loya shares a story of resilience and resistance to claim who she is.