Issaquah Highlands Connections
FROM THE EDITOR
At the beginning of each year, Highlands Council surveys the community for opinions and feedback. This year we focused on neighbor relations. We learned that this community is delighted to live among diverse cultures. To many of you, accepting people who look or seem different comes naturally. For others, there is a desire to do a better job of “inclusion.” Sadly, for a few, there is a lonely feeling of isolation and not being included.
To encourage conversation around diversity and inclusion, we bring you this month’s feature story showcasing a special event at the YWCA Family Village’s lovely community hall. This event explores art and racial justice. Local event producer, Brianna Eigner and local pastor, Brian Carr, teamed up to create this event, Activism Through Art, on April 26th at 6:30pm. Details begin on page 5. This month’s Connections also explores other topics of diversity in the Highlands this month, from HY Board member, Dil Thaigarajan’s story about growing up with friends from all over the world to resident, Jason Miller’s exploration of the latest trends in immigration laws. About the Cover: This evocative painting of Billie Holiday is called “Dignity” by Seattle artist, Delton Mosby. Mosby will perform live, painting at the Activism Through Art reception. This is just an excerpt of the full work (22” by 28”), which is represented on page 5 and on display at Blakely Hall in the exhibition called (in)Habit. See more about this work on page 7. I hope you enjoy all the stories and information in this month’s issue, made by the community, for the community. Nina Milligan Editor of Connections - Highlands Council Communications Manager Highlands Council is the publisher of Connections, producer of community-wide events such as Highlands Day, owner and manager of Blakely Hall, liaison with the greater community. The mission of Highlands Council, and therefore, Connections News, is “to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, and well-being.”
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