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Seattle Medium
25 days
Black Communities Could Pay For FEMA Chaos
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reinstating disaster workers ahead of hurricane season, a move that follows months of significant staffing reductions and internal warnings regarding agency stability. Critics emphasize that continued understaffing poses a disproportionate risk to Black communities in the South, who are historically more vulnerable to natural disasters and heavily reliant on federal assistance.
Seattle Medium
25 days
They’re Testing Democracy’s Collapse In Louisiana First
Louisiana is confronting significant challenges to its democratic systems, including the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle a major Black voting district and legislative efforts targeting elected officials. However, residents are actively resisting these erosions of power, demonstrating a commitment to civic engagement through anticipated record voter turnout in upcoming elections.
Seattle Medium
25 days
Never Too Late To Celebrate Mothers
Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society, recently underscored the profound resilience and dedication exemplified by her mother, advocating for consistent appreciation of maternal figures. Williams also called for proactive community engagement in safeguarding voting rights, highlighting the efforts of prominent Black women leaders, including Jotaka Eaddy, Donna Brazile, and Stacey Abrams, in addressing challenges such as the 'Louisiana v. Callais' case.
KUOW Seattle Now
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"Have a lot of grace" this camping season as DNR works against budget cuts
Summer is inching closer… And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground. State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding. We’ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Starbucks lays off more employees, efforts ramp up to stop Sound Transit from delaying stations in the south end, and Seattle hotels are seeing slow bookings for the World Cup. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle Medium
26 days
On This Mother’s Day, Three Louisiana Mothers Grieve The Deaths Of Eight Of Their Children, Seven Killed By Their Own Father
The April 19 mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which claimed the lives of eight children, has prompted a national reckoning with the deadly intersection of mental health crises and gun violence. Hundreds gathered for a solemn funeral service, honoring the 'Eternal 8' and highlighting the profound community grief.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Person Who Jumped Perimeter Fence Is Hit And Killed By Frontier Plane During Takeoff On Denver Runway, Airport Says
A Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport struck and killed a pedestrian who had breached airport security, resulting in 12 reported injuries among passengers and a brief engine fire. The incident prompted the temporary closure of the runway and the cancellation of the flight.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Who Was The Enslaved Black Child Depicted In Famous 18th-Century Portrait? Researchers Can Now Tell His Story
Researchers have definitively identified 'Jersey,' the enslaved Black child depicted in an 18th-century portrait by Joshua Reynolds, as a real individual. Challenging prior assumptions that such figures were often imaginary, the findings confirm Jersey's service in the Royal Navy and his later baptism as George Walker, shedding light on the historical presence and contributions of marginalized persons.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Waves Of Passengers Evacuated From Cruise Ship Hit By Deadly Hantavirus
The MV Hondius cruise ship, impacted by a hantavirus outbreak, commenced the evacuation of 94 passengers from 19 nationalities at the Port of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife, Spain, with further repatriations slated for Monday.
Seattle Medium
26 days
In The Black Church, Women’s Hats Still Testify
Church hats remain a significant symbol within Black church culture, worn by Black women as expressions of devotion, dignity, and self-expression. This enduring tradition is rooted in scriptural interpretations, post-Emancipation history, and the creative contributions of Black women across generations, asserting worth in spaces that often sought to diminish their presence.
Seattle Medium
26 days
FBI Search Of Black Virginia Senator’s Office Sparks Fury
Federal agents have searched the Portsmouth office of Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation. The action has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and Black voters, who view it as political retribution for Lucas's influential role in the state's contentious redistricting battles.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Civil Rights Leaders Prepare For Fight After Axing Of Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court's April 28 ruling, which invalidated Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district, has drawn sharp criticism from Civil Rights leaders, who assert the decision undermines the Voting Rights Act and facilitates expanded partisan gerrymandering by Republicans.