NEWS GLEAMS | Measles Case Identified in Sea-Tac Airport Traveler; Girlvolution Calls for Collaborators for Youth Social Justice Event

Public Health – Seattle & King County has announced details around a case of measles identified in a Canadian traveler who passed through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport then stayed at a nearby hotel overnight to quarantine the infection. The person was most likely exposed to measles during an overseas trip. The airline the person traveled on is not known.

Times and places of potential exposure include the following on April 6 and 7:

• Sunday, April 6 from 5:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

  • S Concourse (Gate S10)

  • International Arrivals Facility through Customs

  • Baggage claim (Carousel 20)

  • Gina Marie Lindsey Hall (southernmost exit, near international airlines)

• Sunday, April 6, from 8:45 p.m. to Monday, April 7, 7:00 a.m.
  Comfort Suites Tukwila Airport (7200 Fun Center Way)

• Monday, April 7, from 4:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

  • S Concourse (Gate S1)

Those who were possibly exposed to measles at that time and do not have immunity may become sick between the dates of April 13 and April 28.

It's suggested that those who may have been exposed take the proper steps to find out about their measles vaccination history, or whether they have had it before, as well as call a health care provider if symptoms develop, such as a fever or a rash. It's not recommended for those with potential symptoms to go into a health care provider's office without calling in advance.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there've been about 800 confirmed cases of measles in the United States since the beginning of this year, compared to 285 cases in 2024.

Powerful Voices' Girlvolution, scheduled for the second weekend in August, is calling for collaborators of various kinds! Many paid opportunities are available to help support the event, which is centered around community, culture, care, and social justice. It's curated by Powerful Voices' youth engagement board, comprised of seven youth leaders.

Opportunities are open to youth and adults. They include:

• Interactive Experience Workshop Facilitators

  • Centered around three themes, which are: mindfulness and care; artistic/self-expression; youth advocacy and activism

  • Open to all but with priority given to BIPOC girls and gender-expansive youth

  • Compensation of $150 for 60-minute session

• Panelists

  • Centered around "Arts as Resistance" or "Boundaries and Balance"

  • Open to BIPOC girls, womxn, gender-expansive youth, or gender-expansive adults

  • Compensation is $75 for 60-minute panel participation

• Performers

  • Include mediums of comedy, dance, singing, rapping, instrumental performances, and much more

  • Should center around story of one's culture or breaking stereotypes

  • Priority given to BIPOC performers ages 11–24

  • Compensation is $200 for an 8-to-10-minute performance

• Opportunity Fair — Youth

  • Opportunities available for youth activists and youth-led organizing groups to table and share about their work or youth vendors, artists, and entrepreneurs who wish to vend their creations

  • Priority given to BIPOC youth, and only youth will be paid

  • Compensation is $50

• Opportunity Fair — Community

  • Opportunities available for community organizations and nonprofits to table and share resources

  • Priority given to BIPOC-centered organizations

  • Compensation will not be given to adult-run organizations

• Healers & Wellness Practitioners

  • Open to healing and wellness practitioners who can facilitate and share healing

  • Priority given to BIPOC folks

  • Compensation of $150 for 60-minute session

• Illustrator, Artist, Graphic Artist, and Designer

  • Open to an artist who can create artwork for Girlvolution's marketing and promotional materials, with a focus on vibrant and inviting imagery, as well as working with BIPOC girls and gender-expansive youth

  • Compensation is $250 for artwork and screen

Powerful Voices will be hosting two virtual info sessions about the event and opportunities. Both sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Session 1 occurred on Monday, April 14, and Session 2 is planned for Wednesday, April 30.

Girlvolution takes place on Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10, at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Applications are open until Friday, May 17, and can be submitted via bit.ly/girlvolution-co.

Nurturing Roots Farm will be hosting a community gathering on April 26 for plant lovers who may want to connect, swap, and shop! Interested parties can bring a plant or cutting for trade, as well as have opportunities to receive expert advice on plant care.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5300 4th Ave. S. Balloons will be at the entrance for easy identification of the location.

Visit nurturingrootsfarm.org for more information!

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