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Seattle Medium
13 days
NJ: ICE, Protesters Clash Outside Detention Center
Protesters clashed with federal immigration officers outside an immigration detetention center in Newark, New Jersey on Monday.
City Cast Seattle
13 days
Is King County Shortchanging Us? Plus, Seattle's Next Art Festival and Bellevue Pays To Park
Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by Elisheba Wokoma, co-founder and curator of the community art center Wa Na Wari, and their upcoming art fair, Black Graduation. Jane and Elisheba talk about Wa Na Wari’s plan to create a fun, community-oriented event, the fact that you don’t need to be rich to collect art, and how the organization wants to respond to the needs of their community. Later, Jane is joined by contributor Ryan Packer and Creative Producer Liam Billingham to talk about the latest on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, which aims to create or expand new neighborhood centers. They also get into the way Seattle may be getting shortchanged in King County’s new proposed plan for road repair, funded by tax collection. Finally, they talk about the news that Bellevue is going to start charging for parking in certain neighborhoods and the various challenges posed by parking versus taking public transportation. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 26th episode: Travel Dundee Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Seattle Medium
14 days
Man Killed In Shooting Outside White House Had Previously Tried To Get Inside, Had Mental Health Concerns
Nasire Best, 21, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents outside the White House after he opened fire on officers, an exchange that also injured a bystander. Best had a documented history of encounters with the Secret Service, including involuntary psychiatric commitment and arrests where he claimed to be "Jesus Christ." President Trump, who was in the White House at the time, remained unharmed.
Seattle Medium
14 days
Jason Collins Opened A Door. Many LGBTQ Athletes Still Don’t Feel Safe Walking Through It More Than A Decade Later
Former NBA player Jason Collins, renowned as the first active NBA player to publicly come out as gay, has died at 47 following an eight-month battle with stage 4 glioblastoma. His passing underscores a significant legacy of LGBTQ advocacy and a pioneering commitment to fostering inclusion within professional sports.
Seattle Medium
14 days
Emmett Till’s Cousin, Jim Crow Architect’s Great-Great-Great-Grandson Inspire Others With Friendship
Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., cousin of Emmett Till, and Charles Sims, great-great-great-grandson of Jim Crow laws architect James Z. George, recently united during Memorial Day weekend, offering a powerful message of reconciliation and hope across historical racial divides.
Seattle Medium
14 days
Auditions For The Next James Bond Are Finally Underway
Amazon MGM Studios has officially commenced auditions for the next James Bond film, initiating the search for a new lead following Daniel Craig's tenure. Speculation regarding potential candidates includes prominent actors such as Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, and Cillian Murphy. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is slated to direct the upcoming installment.
Seattle Medium
14 days
Six Years Later, Black Churches Refuse To Forget Floyd
Black churches nationwide are observing the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's murder through prayer vigils, memorial sermons, and racial justice commemorations. These observances underscore the church's critical role as one of the few institutions maintaining the spiritual and political memory of Floyd's death and the racial reckoning it initiated across the nation.
Seattle Medium
14 days
‘Reparations Sunday’ Brings A Hot Debate Into Black Churches
Black congregations nationwide are reviving the debate over reparations, utilizing sermons, educational campaigns, and public acts of witness to advocate for racial repair and moral accountability. This movement asserts that reparations are a moral obligation rooted in Scripture, aiming to address centuries of systemic harm and economic injustice. The initiative underscores a growing call for the nation to confront its history of Black suffering and ensure that repentance is accompanied by tangible restitution.
Seattle Medium
14 days
Watch Out For The Traps
Hunter Biden's interview with Candace Owens has elicited criticism, particularly from the Black community, who view Owens as an opponent of their interests and question the interview's alignment with the support provided to his father's presidential campaigns.
Seattle Medium
17 days
Podcast: Seattle’s Child Care Assistance Program Offers Affordable Child Care And Education
The Seattle Preschool Program and the City's Child Care Assistance Program are actively expanding access to affordable, high-quality early learning opportunities for families. These initiatives are designed to alleviate significant financial burdens, enabling households to save thousands of dollars annually on child care expenses.
Seattle Medium
17 days
Podcast: Seattle Medium’s Inaugural Best Of Awards Spotlights Black Beverage Makers
The Seattle Medium has launched its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Reader's Choice Awards, an initiative designed to recognize businesses, organizations, leaders, and changemakers shaping the Pacific Northwest. A significant feature of this year's awards is the Black Beverage Maker category, sponsored by Urban Connoisseurs. This category aims to spotlight and elevate Black winemakers, brewers, spirit makers, and non-alcoholic beverage creators, reflecting Urban Connoisseurs' mission to enhance Black food, wine, and cultural experiences in the region.
Seattle Medium
17 days
Podcast: King County Settles $3.5M Wrongful Death Suit For Michael Rowland’s Jail Death
King County has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit following the 2022 in-custody death of Michael Rowland, a 63-year-old Black man who was restrained by correctional officers during the booking process at the King County Jail.