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Seattle Medium
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5 Financial Habits For Every Small Business Owner
Small business owners are increasingly adopting automation and strategic outsourcing to alleviate financial pressures and enhance operational efficiency. This approach leverages interactive budgeting software, automatic savings mechanisms, cash flow forecasting applications, and comprehensive task management tools, alongside the judicious outsourcing of specialized functions, to reduce administrative burdens and free up time for core business activities.
Seattle Medium
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Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Is About More Than Wages
A new report titled "From Wash Tubs to Boardrooms" argues that Black Women's Equal Pay Day highlights the need to address both systemic wage disparities and the structural barriers preventing full economic valuation of Black women's labor.
Seattle Medium
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Predatory Auto Lending Exploits Black Consumers
A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending highlights how discriminatory financing and predatory lending tactics increase the likelihood of default among minority car buyers.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Smoke Over Cahokia
Ben Jealous, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, employs the historical account of the ancient city of Cahokia to analyze the profound influence of environmental changes and social pressures on human civilizations. His work highlights how the rise and fall of this significant pre-Columbian metropolis offer critical insights into societal resilience and vulnerability, drawing parallels to contemporary challenges.
Seattle Medium
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Dr. Angela Griffin, Byrd Barr Place Honored For Leadership, Community Impact
Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, recently discussed the organization's significant recognition at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards during an appearance on the Rhythm & News Podcast. Byrd Barr Place, a cornerstone of Seattle's Black community for over six decades, was honored as Best Community Advocate in Education and runner-up for Best Non-Profit Organization, with Dr. Griffin herself named Best CEO/Executive Director in the nonprofit category.
Seattle Medium
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Podcast: LaShellé Wines Founder Nicole Camp Named Seattle Medium Readers’ Choice Best Black Winemaker
Nicole Camp, founder and winemaker of LaShellé Wines, one of Washington state's few Black woman-owned wineries, has been honored as Best Black Winemaker in The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards.
Seattle Medium
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Podcast: Rainier Beach High’s Rebuild Nears End, Realizing Community’s Modern Vision
After nearly six years of planning, construction, and community collaboration, Rainier Beach High School's extensive rebuild is nearing completion. The project will deliver a modern campus featuring updated classrooms, expanded athletic facilities, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center, all shaped by years of community input to better serve students, families, and the entire Southeast Seattle community. Lydig Construction served as the general contractor, transforming this collective vision into reality.
Seattle Medium
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Heat Advisory Issued for Western Washington as Temperatures Climb Into the 90s
Western Washington is bracing for a multi-day Heat Advisory beginning Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous temperatures, elevated wildfire risk, and incoming wildfire smoke from British Columbia, posing significant health and environmental concerns.
Seattle Medium
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The World Cup Is Over, Long Live The World Cup: A Look Back At One Of The Best Tournaments Ever
Spain has secured the 2026 World Cup title, concluding a tournament widely recognized as a resounding success. The event was distinguished by exceptional individual performances and notable underdog narratives, contributing to a memorable global sporting spectacle.
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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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.