Frank and Lisa sat down with Jennifer Fichamba, who they’ve known since her time at EVergreen HS as College & Career Specialist and Mentor.  In this sit down with her former students, Jennifer shares about her life as a mom, an educator, a cheerleader for Evergreen, Highline and Foster HS students and alumni, her passion for her community and decision to run for Highline School Board Director.

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In this episode, IWC host Lisa Nguyen sat down with music artists and producers, Glendal Tautua and Cham Ba, to talk family, friendship, Bonnie in Greenwood and music videos! Glendal and Cham are both sons of White Center. Their partnership was forged while growing up together and discovering a common passion for the art of story telling and making music.

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Young's Restaurant, a hood known White Center staple, has been a cornerstone of the White Center Community since 1982. Our neighbor Janice Young joins the Inside White Center Team to talk about cooking thru the pandemic, winning the Westsider of the year award, and how the restaurant was founded. 

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Hugo Garcia, Burien City Council Candidate visited Frank and Lisa of the Inside White Center podcast team to share about his decision to run! He’s a fantastic story teller and he regaled us with story after story about his family’s move to Burien from Guadalajara, his upbringing, doing announcements for the Seattle Sounders, and his work in economic development.  This podcast is a fun one, join us!

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We sat down for a conversation with a true White Center treasure! Darlene Sellers has been Program manager at Steve Cox Park for 20+ years and has seen a lot over her years of building and nurturing relationships in our community! We aren’t exaggerating when we say that every kid in the White Center community has come into contact or will eventually come into contact with Darlene and the team at the Log Cabin! Her tireless devotion to White Center youth and their families is an asset to this community that is beyond measure.  We are grateful for her work in the community, her presence in the lives of White Center young people and her friendship with all those who come come into contact with her. Happy that you’ll get to hear from her today!

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For over 40 years White Center has been home to many Cambodian refugees.  Over the last few decades we've seen Khmer families and businesses flourish and build roots here.  Within the last 15 years due to redevelopment in our community, we've seen the Khmer population diminishing yearly.  We talk to Thyda Ros and Stephanie Ung to learn more about their mission to re-establish the Khmer community here and their dream of creating Poom(Village) Khmer here in WC.  Happy Cambodian New Year All!

Visit their website

https://www.kcskc.org

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“We’re very excited to bring Justin Cox to Inside White Center!  Justin works for King County Superior Court, helping kids who are on probation get back into school and get a job! This conversation with Justin was as much fun as it was inspiring!  It’s impossible not to be moved by his passion for basketball, commitment to youth and love for community!   He is thoughtful, real and he can tell a good story!  You need to press play right now! You Will Love. This. Guy! We sure do!” 

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We get to hear from Christian Tautua today!  Christian’s family moved to White Center when he was a youngster.  He attended Cascade Middle School where he teaches 7th grade English today! In addition, he is head coach for the Evergreen HS Wrestling team and serves as Middle School Rep With the Highline Education Association.

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