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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.

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.

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. […]