Zaki Barak Hamid
Director of Community Engagement
About
Zaki Barak Hamid is an Arab immigrant from Jordan. In the US since 1994, He received his bachelor’s degree in theater from the University at Albany in upstate New York, and a Master of Fine Arts in classical theatre from the University of Delaware. In Seattle since 2003, Zaki's most recent role was a program director at Humanities Washington, where he produced hundreds of Humanities-themed lectures and discussion programs throughout the state. Before that, he served as Intiman Theatre's director of education and community programs. He also teaches classes on film, and mass media, at Everett Community College. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, reading, watching endless movies, and cheering on his beloved Seattle Sounders.
Stories
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The Record
Passing the mic: why communities should tell stories "in their own words" on MLK Day
We know public radio has a long way to go to make sure the voices you hear on the air reflect the diversity of our listeners. So today, we're passing the mic.
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Engage
Meet the newsmakers: KUOW reporters are coming to your community
Get a behind-the-headlines glimpse into our most fascinating stories and share your feedback and story ideas with KUOW journalists.
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SoundQs
Crow versus eagle, who wins? And other answers to your animal questions
Here at SoundQs, we get a lot of questions about animals. We’re talking rats, bats, squirrels, crows, opossums, you name it. On this episode, we answer a dozen of your urban wildlife questions.
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Which side are you on?
Politics vs. pop culture. Let the debate begin