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Image of Sue Bird in her first WNBA game at Key Arena, Seattle, May 30, 2002
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Sue Bird in her first WNBA game at Key Arena, Seattle, May 30, 2002

This 2002 photo shows Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird playing in her first WBNA game at Key Arena, against the New York Liberty. Bird led the team with 18 points, but the Storm lost to New York, 78-61.Bird retired from the Storm in 2022 after 20 years with the team, which included winning four WNBA championships. She is the league's…
ID Number:2000.107.20020531.CD1.001
Date:2002
Image of Marlina Soerakoesoemah editing fashion pictures for Azizah magazine, Redmond, September 2002
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Marlina Soerakoesoemah editing fashion pictures for Azizah magazine, Redmond, September 2002

In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Muslims and Arabs in the US faced intense discrimination and harassment, as did Sikhs, Somalis, and other people perceived to have Middle Eastern ancestry or connections. They experienced slurs and violence from other members of the public including demands to remove hijabs or turbans, housing and employment discrimination, and physical attacks.…
ID Number:2000.107.200209.CD01.13.001
Date:2002
Image of Jeanne Wharnsby and others enjoying YWCA pool, Seattle, December 13, 2002
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Jeanne Wharnsby and others enjoying YWCA pool, Seattle, December 13, 2002

In 2002, the YWCA announced the closing of its downtown Seattle warm-water swimming pool and fitness center to save money on upkeep and to make space for new human services programs. The decision was protested by frequent users, including many older women who relied on the relatively low-cost facilities to stay fit, rehabilitate from illness and surgery, and manage pain.…
ID Number:2000.107.20021213.CD02.01.001
Date:2002
Image of Lucy Tripp participating in water aerobics class at YWCA, Seattle, December 13, 2002
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Lucy Tripp participating in water aerobics class at YWCA, Seattle, December 13, 2002

In 2002, the YWCA announced the closing of its downtown Seattle warm-water swimming pool and fitness center to save money on upkeep and to make space for new human services programs. The decision was protested by frequent users, including many older women who relied on the relatively low-cost facilities to stay fit, rehabilitate from illness and surgery, and manage pain.…
ID Number:2000.107.20021213.CD02.01.002
Date:2002
Image of Harriet Thompson picketing at entrance to YWCA, Seattle, December 13, 2002
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Harriet Thompson picketing at entrance to YWCA, Seattle, December 13, 2002

In 2002, the YWCA announced the closing of its downtown Seattle warm-water swimming pool and fitness center to save money on upkeep and to make space for new human services programs. The decision was protested by frequent users, including many older women who relied on the relatively low-cost facilities to stay fit, rehabilitate from illness and surgery, and manage pain.…
ID Number:2000.107.20021213.CD02.01.003
Date:2002
Image of Hope Solo at P-I Sports Star banquet, Seattle, January 27, 2003
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Hope Solo at P-I Sports Star banquet, Seattle, January 27, 2003

Hope Solo (b. 1981) is a retired American soccer goalkeeper. Born in Richmond, Washington, Solo attended the University of Washington, where she played with the Husky team from 1999-2002, and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in her sophomore year. After college, she played professionally for teams in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) and Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)…
ID Number:2000.107.200301.CD01.41.002
Date:2003
Image of Worshipers at St. Gebriel Ethiopian church, Seattle, January 2003
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Worshipers at St. Gebriel Ethiopian church, Seattle, January 2003

Seattle's Ethiopian community has grown rapidly since the 1970s, when many Ethiopians fled their home country to escape war, famine, and ethnic violence. In the early 2000s, there were several thousand Ethiopians living around Seattle, and five Ethiopian churches (three Protestant, two Ethiopian Orthodox) served their spiritual needs. The Ethiopian churches met more worldly needs as well, such as sharing…
ID Number:2000.107.20030105.CD01.01.001
Date:2003
Image of Church members at St. Gebriel Ethiopian church, Seattle, January 2003
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Church members at St. Gebriel Ethiopian church, Seattle, January 2003

Seattle's Ethiopian community has rapidly grown since the 1970s, when many Ethiopians fled their home country to escape war, famine, and ethnic violence. In the early 2000s, there were several thousand Ethiopians living around Seattle, and five Ethiopian churches (three Protestant, two Ethiopian Orthodox) served their spiritual needs. The Ethiopian churches met more worldly needs as well, such as sharing…
ID Number:2000.107.20030105.CD01.03.001
Date:2003
Image of Jackie Lawson and Cynthia Wilson at G.A.R. cemetery, Seattle, March 2004
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Jackie Lawson and Cynthia Wilson at G.A.R. cemetery, Seattle, March 2004

In this photo, Cynthia Wilson, left, and Jacqueline Lawson kneel near the grave of Black Civil War veteran Gilford Hervey at the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) cemetery in Seattle. The two genealogists had been researching Hervey since learning about graves of veterans of the United States Colored Troops at the G.A.R cemetery in a newspaper article the previous…
ID Number:2000.107.200403.CD01.04.001
Date:2004
Image of Sue Bird in WNBA championship game at Key Arena, Seattle, October 12, 2004
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Sue Bird in WNBA championship game at Key Arena, Seattle, October 12, 2004

The Seattle Storm played the Connecticut Sun in the 2004 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals, competing for the League championship. Both teams were making their first appearance in the finals. After tieing at a game apiece, the Seattle Storm won the championship in the third game, played on their home turf at KeyArena (now Climate Pledge Arena).This photo shows…
ID Number:2000.107.20041012.CD01.001
Date:2004
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