Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed made history when they became the first women of color to be elected to the Port of Seattle Commission in its 110 year history. They join the Chino Y Chicano to talk about their decision to run for office, the challenges, the racism they faced, and what they hope to bring as newcomers to the Port of Seattle Commission.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/
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https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbios.display_file&fileID=gonzalez
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