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Seattle Medium
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Seattle Medium
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The WSJ Got It Wrong: It’s This Administration Who Has A Jim Crow Fantasy
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais is set to significantly impact minority voters, effectively weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This ruling could enable states to suppress Black voter turnout and diminish Black congressional representation, potentially to levels not witnessed since the Reconstruction era.
PubliCola
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This Week on PubliCola: May 9, 2026
Cops burn through sick time, county official accused of stalking must wear GPS monitor, Sound Transit announces “affordable” ST3 alternative,… The post This Week on PubliCola: May 9, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.
Westside Seattle
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White Center to “Glow Up” during May Rat City Art Walk
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PubliCola
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The News About Sound Transit Is Grim. Why Are Most Seattle Politicians Pretending It Isn’t?
By Erica C. Barnett Sound Transit board chair Dave Somers announced a revised, “affordable” capital plan for the regional rail… The post The News About Sound Transit Is Grim. Why Are Most Seattle Politicians Pretending It Isn’t? appeared first on PubliCola.
Seattle Medium
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Podcast: Seattle Medium Opens Nominations For Best Of The Best Northwest Awards
The Seattle Medium has launched the inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Reader’s Choice Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate individuals, businesses, organizations, and leaders who significantly contribute to the Pacific Northwest community. The campaign is presently in its nominations phase, emphasizing community participation to identify those making a substantial impact.
Seattle Medium
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Podcast: Linda Taylor Named Chief Programs Officer At Urban League
Linda Taylor, a steady force behind the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle for nearly three decades, has been promoted to Chief Programs Officer, a development emphasizing the critical role of institutional memory and community-rooted leadership in sustaining the organization's mission.
Seattle Medium
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Podcast: Black-Owned Businesses In Seattle Confront Mounting Pressures
Black entrepreneurs in Seattle and across the region are confronting significant pressures, including escalating costs, labor shortages, economic uncertainty, and evolving political and policy landscapes. These challenges, recently highlighted by The Seattle Medium, are impeding their ability to achieve stability and ensure long-term survival.