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![Bassoonist Dr. Jacqueline Wilson smiling with her instrument. Click here to hear the full story.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/8d5a2293-6f0d-497c-9107-c5d896d12139-500x500.jpg)
Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices – ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 40 – With Composer Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)
Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama Can an instrument suit your personality? Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama would say so. She believes her personality fits best with a large, low sounding,
![Headshot of artist Darrell McKinney, who was awarded Tacoma Art Museum's The Current grant. Photo courtesy of Tacoma Art Museum.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TAM-The-Current-Award_Darrell-McKinney.jpg)
Tacoma Art Museum awards inaugural The Current grant to artist Darrell McKinney
The Tacoma Art Museum has announced the inaugural winner of a grant for Black artists. Darrell McKinney, a sculpture artist and designer based in Tacoma, whose foundation is in architecture and fine art in concrete, was awarded $15,000 to use at his discretion.
![Podcast Guest Rich Old sits on a couch in front of a microphone.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/147A8784.jpg)
You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 38 – With Estate Services Owner Rich Old
Rich Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks on March 3rd, 2022. Grieving the loss of a loved one is already hard enough. To make matters worse, many people have
![Podcast guest Zoe Hana Mikuta sits in front of a microphone and smiles.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/147A7912-500x500.jpg)
Would You Sacrifice Humanity For A Chance At Divinity? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 37 – With Author Zoe Hana Mikuta
Zoe Hana Mikuta recording Traverse Talks in the KTVI Tacoma studios on December 4, 2021. Zoe Hana Mikuta is the young author of the YA science-fiction novel, “Gearbreakers” and its
![Dr. Jacqueline Wilson, Bassoonist](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jacqui-500x500.jpg)
Meet Bassoonist Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)
You’ll hear an interview of Dr. Jaqueline Wilson about her upcoming album featuring new music by Native American Composers, and how her high school band teacher guided her to her music goals.
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Tacoma unveils Black Lives Matter mural
Along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, the city’s new Black Lives Matter mural unfolds across the 23,000 square-foot Tollefson Plaza in bright colors.
The mural cascades down the steps of the plaza and from different viewpoints, it reveals different faces, messages and meanings. The challenging space makes the viewer work to absorb the mural — something lead artist Dionne Bonner wanted.
![The finale piece in Dorothy Anderson Wasserman's exhibit "The Carnival of the Animals," at Gallery 110 in Seattle. Photo by Lauren Gallup.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC_0995-500x500.jpg)
‘The Carnival of the Animals’ comes to life this October in Gallery 110
Four walls of Gallery 110 in Seattle have been transformed with dancing animals displayed within colorful, boxed scenes that jump to life against the otherwise white space.
They are sculptures of human dancers, costumed like animals, the ensemble of Dorothy Anderson Wasserman’s latest exhibit, The Carnival of the Animals. It’s a study of music, dance, theater and visual art combined.
![This is a photo of Sara Minkara. She wears a dark blue and black blazer with a patterned hijab. She holds a cane and stands in front of an American flag. She is smiling.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sara-Minkara-headshot-500x500.jpg)
Seeing People As They Are, Not How They Look ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 35 – With Inclusion & Disability Expert Sara Minkara
Photo of Sara Minkara. Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact
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Artistas chicanos y mexicoamericanos conectan su cultura y sus comunidades
El poeta Ricardo Ruiz, la artista visual Christie Tirado y el artista conceptual Saúl Martínez. LEA Tres artistas del centro de Washington muestran la experiencia chicana y mexicanoamericana, aportando significado
![This is a photo of Major General Sarah Zabel. She sits in front of a brick wall and talks into a microphone. She appears contemplative.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/147A8925-500x500.jpg)
Is Your Brain Like A Computer? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 34 – With Retired Major General Sarah Zabel
Sarah Zabel is focused during the interview with Sueann Ramella. This interview of Traverse Talks was recorded on March 15, 2022 at the Spokane Public Radio station. Sarah Zabel is
![Claire Petrich, a landowner on the Thea Foss waterway, in an interview from the new documentary, "Turning the Tide." Photo courtesy of Mark Wilcken.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SEQ-INTERVIEWS-CUT.22_32_09_18.Still015-500x360.jpeg)
Turning The Tide — A Story Of A Cleanup In The ‘90s For The Tacoma Of Today
Turning the Tide, a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the cleanup of the Thea Foss waterway in Tacoma, premieres in the city on September 22nd.
![Sandra Williams, creator of The Black Lens, talks virtually for a recording of 'Traverse Talks.'](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/147A6622-2-500x500.jpg)
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 19: Celebrating The Life And Legacy of Sandy Williams
In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, founder of a local newspaper, The Black Lens, in Spokane, Washington. Sandra Williams shares her life story growing up in the predominantly white Inland Northwest as a Black woman, her work ethic and what she is doing to insure future generations have a place that feels like community in Spokane.