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.
Maleeha Syed
Maleeha Syed is a podcast producer and the co-host of Northwest Reports. She previously worked as the Cascade PBS communities reporter and as a staff reporter at the Burlington Free Press in Vermont.
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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.
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.
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?
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.