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In celebration of the enriching impact of art on Spokane’s culture and community, Spokane Arts held their annual ARTS AWARDS on Saturday, honoring the work of local artists and community leaders across four categories — leadership, collaboration, inclusion and imagination — and their accomplishments this year. The evening was hosted by former NAACP Spokane president, Kiantha Duncan, with dance, poetry and live music performances throughout the event. This year’s winners were Dr. Nike Imoru, Mallory Battista and Lisa Soranaka, Olivia Evans, and Stephanie Oakes, each of whom have worked extensively to cultivate a
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