Community Stories

Seattle’s diverse communities up close

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Seattle is mosaic of cultures and diverse communities, with an endless supply of inspiring tales to share. Community Stories presents this rich tapestry -- the people, the neighborhoods, the communities, relevant issues, cultural traditions and rich histories that make each of us unique. Learn more about your neighbors on Community Stories.

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Community Stories: From Yoomee to Deborah

3/19/200610:54

Deborah Jean Yoomee Ko Miller Warren was born out of wedlock in Korea and adopted at the age of six by Queen Anne couple Michael and Linda Warren. They had a biological son of their own as well as another adopted Korean son, and they created a nurturing and loving family. Deborah became an achieving student and easygoing friend, but she still had a lot of exploring to do about her own identity. Like her name, Deborah is a combination of many things; a mix of heritages and histories that has inspired her to help other international adoptees on their own journeys.

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