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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.

‘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.

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.

Local illustrator Ro Stastny wins 2026 Solstice Parade poster contest

Local illustrator Ro Stastny was recently announced as the winner of the Fremont Arts Council’s 2026 Solstice Parade poster design contest. Stastny’s storybook-inspired design was chosen through the FAC’s annual contest, where a panel narrowed submissions to a group of finalists and the public voted to select the winner. The winning artwork will appear on […]

On a Friday night in Fremont, Route 40 crews got to work

Crews work on a Friday evening to finish painting crosswalks and bike lane markings at N 34th St and Fremont Ave N. A new protected bike lane will run northbound on the east side of Fremont Ave N between N 34th and N 36th streets. Temporary no-parking restrictions will be posted weekdays through June 5, […]

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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.

Two-alarm fire breaks out on Linden

Firefighters work the scene of a two-alarm fire at a three-story duplex in the 4400 block of Linden Ave. N. on Thursday afternoon. Engine 9, home to Fremont’s famous “Nine Lives” cat sculpture, was first on scene. Crews rescued one cat from the residence, but a second remained missing, according to the Seattle Fire Department. […]

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.

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.