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Seattle Medium
28 days
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.
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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.
NW Progressive Institute
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State House hopeful Kelabe Tewolde pitches a new generation of leadership for Washington’s 37th Legislative District
Running against longtime incumbent Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Tewolde is pitching voters on a generational shift rooted in his own experiences growing up in Southeast Seattle. His campaign blends progressive policy priorities with a message centered on helping families “stop surviving and start thriving.” State House hopeful Kelabe Tewolde pitches a new generation of leadership for Washington’s 37th Legislative District is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
NW Progressive Institute
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Filing Week recap: Take a look at the most contested races, which legislators ended up unopposed, and the biggest surprises
More than 1,100 candidates filed for office in Washington this past week, with dozens of legislative races already effectively decided before voting begins in the August Top Two election. This deep dive will take you on a journey through the filings. Filing Week recap: Take a look at the most contested races, which legislators ended up unopposed, and the biggest surprises is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.