LeVar Burton’s story reminds us that Black history is not frozen in the past; it is being written in real time every time a Black storyteller uses their gifts to change how children see themselves and the world. As an actor, advocate and host, Burton turned painful history into truth-telling…
Author: Tidricus Williams
Lewis Latimer Lit the Way for Modern Lighting
Lewis Howard Latimer’s story reminds us that innovation and leadership often come from people whose names we don’t ever see in bold, even though their work literally lights the spaces where we study, live, and organize today. Lewis Howard Latimer transformed everyday life with his work on the light bulb…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day event unites Bellingham community
BELLINGHAM — Community members from across Whatcom County filled Sehome High School on Monday, Jan. 19, for an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration centered on the theme “Mission Possible: Moving, Building, Uniting.” The free event brought together K–12 students, college students and local residents for a morning of…
Students pressed to pack Jan. 26 ASWCC meeting
Key student advocate role hangs in the balance The ASWCC Student Government is urging students to pack an upcoming meeting with Whatcom Community College (WCC) President Dr. Justin Guillory as the college moves forward with a merger of the Vice President for Instruction and the Vice President of Student Services…
Campus connections bloom at Club Fair
Whatcom Community College (WCC) recently welcomed students for its annual Club and Organization Fair in the Syre Foyer, giving newcomers and returning students opportunities to meet and join campus activities and clubs. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 15 and featured booths with interactive games,…
League of Women Voters Encourages Civic Voices at WCC’s Free Speech Event
For nearly seven decades, the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County has played a vital role in empowering local voters and defending democracy. This fall, that mission came to Whatcom Community College (WCC) through a campus event aimed at encouraging student participation in civic life. On October 8 and…
Blue Origin’s NS-31 Mission: A Historic All-Female Crew Reaches Space
On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin‘s New Shepard rocket launched its 11th crewed mission, NS-31, marking a significant milestone in space exploration with an all-female crew. The suborbital flight, lasting 10 minutes and 21 seconds, ascended to the Kármán line—recognized as the boundary of space—before returning safely to Earth. “Seeing…
Mini-Harlem Fest Set to Celebrate Black Culture, Art and Community
BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Community College Black Student Union (BSU) is bringing the spirit of Harlem to campus this spring with the first-ever Mini-Harlem Fest, a celebration of Black culture, music and community, scheduled for Friday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Inspired by the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival,…
Progress Amid Challenges: Reflecting on Black History Month at WCC
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Black History Month at Whatcom Community College was marked by both a recognition of progress and a call for more engagement on campus. While institutions across Bellingham, including the Bellingham Public Library and the Pickford Film Center, scheduled events to honor Black history, WCC’s observance appeared minimal….
Trump, Zelenskyy Clash in Heated White House Meeting
WASHINGTON — A high-stakes meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Feb. 28 ended in a heated exchange, casting uncertainty over future U.S.-Ukraine relations and efforts to broker peace in Eastern Europe. The confrontation unfolded during discussions on a minerals trade agreement…