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Seattle Medium
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Renee Messelin, First Black Woman Soldier To Serve Overseas, Honored At Lincoln Cemetery Memorial
A powerful ceremony in Elwood, Illinois, recently honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military. This recognition highlights Messelin's pioneering service, which had previously been obscured, marking a significant step in acknowledging her historical contributions.
Seattle Medium
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EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a decision to delay or adjust stricter diesel emission standards, a move the agency projects will save the trucking industry billions. However, public health advocates contend that this rollback disproportionately harms Black communities, who are already overexposed to traffic-related pollution near freight corridors due to historical inequities.
Seattle Medium
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We Expect More From Jay-Z. Why Not BET?
Journalist Julienne Louis-Anderson highlights a perceived inconsistency in public scrutiny, contrasting the lack of political discourse at the recent BET Awards with the intense criticism directed at Jay-Z for his collaboration with Target, a retailer that faced a Black consumer boycott over its revocation of DEI policies.
Seattle Medium
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Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A recent Word In Black livestream event convened experts, including Dr. Kaytura Felix and Tamara Mason, to address the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women. The panel concluded that systemic issues, rather than biological factors, drive these disparities, advocating for community-based solutions such as expanded midwifery care, mental health support, and financial stability initiatives.
Seattle Medium
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The Growing Cost Of Homelessness
San Francisco residents and hotel owners have initiated legal action against the city, alleging the Tenderloin district has been permitted to become a containment zone for rampant illegal drug use and other illicit activities. This development coincides with analyses, such as that by author David W. Marshall, which link the modern homelessness crisis to policy shifts under the Reagan administration, including significant reductions in affordable housing funding and social safety-net programs.
PubliCola
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This Week on PubliCola: July 18, 2026
A marathon debate over transit funding, Katie Wilson’s flight patterns, a bill that would limit endless land-use appeals, and more… The post This Week on PubliCola: July 18, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
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Seattle Nice: Taxing for Transit, Nude Beach Ruling, and Mayor Wilson’s Frugal Flights
By Erica C. Barnett Unlike the Seattle City Council, we sped through several local topics on Seattle Nice this week,… The post Seattle Nice: Taxing for Transit, Nude Beach Ruling, and Mayor Wilson’s Frugal Flights appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
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After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact
By Erica C. Barnett It took three hours and 37 minutes—45 minutes longer than the new film The Odyssey—but a… The post After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact appeared first on PubliCola.
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National Nordic Museum launches virtual Run Like a Viking
The National Nordic Museum is hosting its annual monthlong virtual Run Like a Viking Challenge in August. Run Like a Viking, which went virtual in 2020, allows participants to complete ... Read more
My Ballard
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Kangaroo & Kiwi owner taking over former Shingletown Saloon space
A new country-themed bar is planned for the former Shingletown Saloon space in Ballard. The Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) reports that Bradley Howe, owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi, plans ... Read more
My Ballard
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Jimothy the short-spined raccoon from Ballard becomes an internet sensation
He’s tiny. He moves a little funny. And he might be the most famous raccoon in the world right now. Meet Jimothy. Kiana Hall spotted Jimothy when she was near ... Read more
Seattle Weekly
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Cyclospora: Public Health – Seattle King County issues update
Public Health – Seattle & King County issued the following information July 16 about a national outbreak of Cyclospora, aka explosive diarrhea: