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The Evergreen State College Alumnus Kwabi Amoah-Forson Tells 2025 Graduates to Remain Hopeful and Empower People in Need

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Kwabi Amoah-Forson, a 2015 graduate of The Evergreen State College, inspired graduates at the college's 53rd commencement ceremony by emphasizing the importance of hope and empowerment. His "All Youth Can Eat" summer food program, now in its fourth year, provides free meals to youth across Tacoma, Seattle, Denver, and Toledo, Ohio, and fed over 3,000 participants last year. This initiative reflects his belief that addressing hunger is critical for human progress. In addition, Amoah-Forson operates The Peace Bus, a distinctive van that spreads messages of peace while distributing essential items like socks and blankets. His work has gained significant recognition, including features on PBS and local news, and he received the Tacoma Peace Prize in 2022.

He credits his time at Evergreen for helping him discover his calling in humanitarian work, influenced by mentors and public-spirited leaders. His efforts highlight the impact of community engagement and the power of individual skills in addressing social issues. Graduates are encouraged to utilize their talents in service of others, reinforcing the message of hope and action.

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Olympia Milk Plants Bombed, 1936

A series of explosions on February 20, 1936, damaged the Olympia Milk Producers’ Association plant and destroyed the Sanitary Dairy in Olympia. Investigators determined that dynamite was used, but the perpetrators were never caught. Total losses from the blasts were estimated at $40,000.