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Voting Begins For The Seattle Medium’s Best Of The Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards, Nominees Announced

The Seattle Medium has announced the nominees for its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, with community voting open from June 1 to June 19, 2026.

Seattle Restores Historic Pan-African Crosswalks In Central District

The Seattle Department of Transportation is restoring 11 of the Central District's iconic Pan-African flag crosswalks, which were created by community members to celebrate Black heritage, identity and resilience in Seattle's historically Black neighborhood.

King County Launches YouthWorks Program Offering More Than 200 Summer Opportunities for Young People

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has launched YouthWorks, a new workforce development program that provides more than 200 paid internships and volunteer opportunities for young people ages 16 to 24 this summer.

Anchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner

Anchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:39pm

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:00pm

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

Another Mysterious Death Strikes A Nerve

The discovery of 16-year-old Juliana Nzita, found deceased on church property in Charlotte, North Carolina, has generated significant suspicion within Black communities. While authorities classified the death as suicide, the incident has drawn parallels to historical patterns of racial violence and raised questions regarding official investigations.

NBA Superstar Steph Curry Signs Li-Ning Deal In A Major Win For Chinese Shoe Giant

NBA star Stephen Curry has announced a ten-year partnership with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning, concluding his sneaker free agency. The deal is poised to significantly boost Li-Ning's market presence and popularity in both China and the United States.

Word in Black Panel Examines Food Justice And Black Resilience

Word In Black recently convened a panel of food policy experts, scholars, and faith-based organizers to address food access and hunger in Black America. The discussion explored the dual narratives of joy and survival, while highlighting the significant impact of the Trump administration's $187 billion cut to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which has disproportionately affected Black communities.

A Closer Look At Patrick Kelly’s Tragically Short But Outsized Influence On Fashion

The new documentary "Love, Patrick: Nothing is Impossible" examines the significant life and legacy of Patrick Kelly, a pioneering Black fashion designer whose groundbreaking induction into the Federation de la Haute Couture and politically charged designs, which subverted racist iconography, established a foundational path for subsequent generations of designers.

Turning Grief And Self-Doubt Into Empowerment For Black Women

Author Leslie Lee Sanders has released 'Ready to Listen?', a spiritual self-help memoir. The book urges marginalized women to speak up, trust their intuition, and find their voice, addressing years of societal silencing stemming from family expectations, publishing industry pressures, and prevailing political realities.

Restrictions On Prediction Market Bets By Us Troops Part Of Draft Defense Bill

A draft defense policy bill seeks to prohibit U.S. military personnel from engaging in prediction markets for global events, a measure prompted by a high-profile case involving a U.S. special forces soldier accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.