Equity Out & Back | Diving into healing-oriented BIPOC swimming lessons Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School helps Alison face her fears and dip her toes into the water by highlighting its calming powers. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 15, 2024
Equity Out & Back: How Black riders helped protect our National Parks Alison saddles up with Geordan Newbill, president of Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, to discuss the organization and the history of servicemen of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 8, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Finding comfort while camping at Oregon's Lake Timothy Alison Mariella Désir didn’t think the activity was for her — until Lestarya Molloy, founder of Fridie Outdoors, showed her it can feel safe and cozy. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 1, 2024
Equity Out & Back: The tranquility of birdwatching in Seward Park Alison Mariella Désir takes to the new activity like a duck to water, watching for bald eagles and wigeons on a walk with birder Armand Lucas. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 23, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Alison Mariella Désir hits the slopes at Stevens Pass Alison digs into skiing's segregated history, and instructor Annette Diggs shares her experience carving a path for BIPOC youth in the winter sport. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 9, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Unpacking exclusivity in outdoor activities Alison shares how BIPOC find ways to recreate despite the roadblocks in a conversation with North of Seattle Run Club founder Aaliyah Earvin. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 2, 2024
Politics Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / February 2, 2024
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Equity Alison Mariella Désir on wellness and belonging in the PNW In this Out & Back special episode, the outdoors activist talks to BIPOC and queer people who find healing in joy and nature. by Alison Mariella Désir / July 10, 2023
Equity Podcast | Teaching kids of color to love the outdoors As a child, Chelsea Murphy felt she didn’t belong outside. Now the Leavenworth-based founder of She Colors Nature is making sure her daughters do. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 7, 2023