The Chinese thinker and philosopher, Confucius said “Study the past, if you want to define the future,” It is necessary to revisit the past to understand the present, and often to discover ourselves and the context in which we live. There is history around every corner and there is change and transformation in everything human beings touch. Seattle was no different, the city we know today has been reinventing itself rapidly since the 90s and 2000s.
Posts tagged as “history”
Dark skies. It looked like night when I woke up. Nothing too unusual for someone who lives in Seattle. It had been a while since I woke up so early and excited. Yes, it is…
An annual celebration and acknowledgment of African American achievement and success, Black History Month — also known as African American History Month in the United States — takes place during the month of February. It…
The Heron’s Nest Project: West Seattle’s outdoor education center celebrating Duwamish culture and empowerment
Veronika PshenytskaI was never passionate about learning history at school. Let’s be honest: History classes were pretty boring! Recently, however, I discovered that history is not just about dead people and wars of the past; it…