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Ubuntu Theme Guides Northwest Folklife Festival Ahead of May Return

The Northwest Folklife Festival will return to Seattle on May 22, centering its programming, artist collaborations, and public messaging around the theme of Ubuntu. This Southern African philosophy emphasizes connection, community, and shared cultural experience.

Slog AM: The DOJ Investigates Washington Corrections Center, Trump’s BFF Wins Kentucky Primary, and Barney Frank Dies

Let’s Start With Good News: The Woodland Park Zoo announced its gorilla, Jamani, gave birth. BABY GORILLA, Y’ALL!!! The precious bundle of best news all week was born May 18 at 5:50 a.m., and yes, I have asked Stranger Arts Editor Emily Nokes if she would read the baby’s birth chart. Another Woodland Park Zoo […] The post Slog AM: The DOJ Investigates Washington Corrections Center, Trump’s BFF Wins Kentucky Primary, and Barney Frank Dies appeared first on The Stranger.

Protected: 7 Best Sugar Dating Sites for Sugar Babies

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Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder

A 20-year-old man from the Auburn-Federal Way area was charged with first-degree murder for an incident in Seattle after hours at a beer garden, where he is accused of shooting a man from behind.

A Beacon Hill Photographer Focuses on the Mental Health of the BIPOC Trans Community

“Do You Trust That The Trump Administration Will Effectively Manage/Address Infectious Diseases?”

People are concerned that the Trump administration will not be able to handle future outbreaks of disease, given their mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Southside Church Of Christ To Host Marriage Workshop For Couples Seeking Spiritual Growth And Connection

Southside Church of Christ is hosting a Marriage Workshop for couples seeking spiritual growth and connection, featuring lessons, tools, and discussions focused on strengthening relationships through biblical principles, communication, and connection.

“Silent Killer”: Hypertension Continues To Drive Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Black Communities

Hypertension disproportionately affects Black communities in the US, resulting in higher rates of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions, due to a combination of social determinants of health, environmental factors, and biological factors.

World Premiere Of ‘Black Man Goes to Therapy’ Opens at Acts on Stage Theater This Week

Black Man Goes to Therapy, a play written by and starring Jeremy Rubin, explores the often-unspoken realities of mental health, healing, and vulnerability within the Black male experience, and will run from May 21 through May 31 at Acts on Stage Theater in Seattle.

Housing Experts Question Whether Limiting Institutional Investors Will Help or Hurt Washington’s Housing Market

Lawmakers in Washington state are considering measures to limit institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, sparking a debate about the balance between expanding homeownership opportunities and preserving access to stable rental housing.

Rainier Beach Walk the Block Party Returns With Focus On Community And Small Business Support

The Rainier Beach Walk the Block Party is an annual event that celebrates the neighborhood's culture, creativity, and strong sense of community while supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses through live entertainment, local vendors, interactive art, inspiring speakers, and family-friendly activities.

New Exhibition Explores Seattle Black Panther Legacy Through Art And History

ARTE NOIR's Central District Legacy: Black. Power. Black Panthers. exhibition celebrates the impact of the Black Panther Party in Seattle through visual art, community memory, and the lived experiences of those who shaped the Central District.