Seattle Medium

The Seattle Medium is a newspaper focused on the African-American community in Seattle, Washington, and was established in January 1970. It is part of the Seattle Medium Newspaper Group, which also produces other publications such as the Seattle Metro Homemaker, the Tacoma True Citizen in Tacoma, Washington, and the Portland Medium in Portland, Oregon. The Seattle Medium Newspaper Group is led by CEO Chris H. Bennett, who also owns several radio stations including KRIZ 1420 AM, KZIZ 1560 AM, and KYIZ 1620 AM, commonly referred to as The Z Twins, along with KBMS 1480 AM in Portland.

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Nate Robinson To Headline Byrd Barr Place's First Health & Wellness Fair - The Seattle Medium

16 hours ago | seattlemedium.com

Inaugural Health & Wellness Fair at Byrd Barr Place features live demos, nutrition education, and healthcare providers. Attendee highlights include Nate Robinson and Chukundi 'Kun Luv' Salisbury Sr.
Judge Delays Ruling On Sale Of Black Firefighters’ Property Until May 12

6 days ago | seattlemedium.com | Aaron Allen

By Aaron Allen, The Seattle MediumThe legal battle over the Seattle Black Firefighters Association’s (SBFFA) historic property at 23rd Avenue and East Pike Street resumed in King County Superior Court last Friday, as plaintiffs pressed to reverse the controversial 2024 sale. While plaintiffs had hoped for an immediate ruling, Judge Wiggs announced she would take additional time to review the case and issue a written decision on Monday, May 12.
Trump Moves To Expose MLK Files - Critics Warn Of Smear Campaign

3 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Aaron Allen

By Lauren BurkeOn January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, only the records of November 22, 1963, the assassination of John F. Kennedy has been made public. There had been year-long debates about whether the records should be released.
Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?

3 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Quintessa Williams

by Quintessa WilliamsIn March, when The New York Times reported that 1 in 5 young Black men between the ages of 20 and 24 are neither in school nor employed, longtime educator Dr. David E. Kirkland was not surprised. The same article noted that Black men make up just 19% of enrollment at Howard University — one of the nation’s most prestigious HBCUs. However, in his view, the article focused on the wrong end of a young person’s educational journey.
Crisis To Care: 5 Charts On Black Maternal Health Progress

3 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Anissa Durham

by Anissa DurhamThe statistics are grim — and tragically familiar: Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. And systemic racism, gaps in healthcare access, and the toll of stress and chronic disease all play a part in the health of a birthing person and baby. But the data also shows something else: there are improvements being made in maternal health care.
New Restrictions Continue To Shift U.S. Abortion Landscape, Report Shows

3 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Deidre McPhillips

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN(CNN) — The abortion policy landscape continues to shift in the United States, with key changes in how and where women accessed care last year. Although some states with new laws saw dramatic shifts, the number of abortions provided nationwide held steady, with significant shares of women turning to virtual clinics and traveling across state lines for care.
The Breakfast Group Held Its 43th Annual Tie-One-On Luncheon, Honoring Seattle’s Young Black Men

4 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Aaron Allen

By Aaron Allen, The Seattle MediumLast Friday, The Breakfast Group hosted its 34th Annual Tie-One-On Luncheon at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. Established in 1976, The Breakfast Group is the oldest non-fraternity, all-male African American organization in the Pacific Northwest. This nonprofit comprises civic-minded and professional Black men dedicated to mentoring and addressing challenges faced by at-risk youth of color, with a particular focus on Black males.
Public Health-Seattle & King County Celebrated Its Fourth Annual“Every Month Is Black History Month” Community Health And Resource Fair.

4 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Aaron Allen

By Aaron Allen, The Seattle MediumLast Saturday, Public Health—Seattle & King County, in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), hosted the fourth annual “Every Month Is Black History Month” Community Health and Resource Fair. This event, held for the third consecutive year at NAAM, coincided with National Public Health Week, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to addressing health disparities within the Black community.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s Letter To Secretary Of Education Addresses Trump’s Assault On Education Funding

4 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Aaron Allen

By Aaron Allen, The Seattle MediumIn the midst of Trump’s assault on the Department of Education, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), along with 40 of her colleagues, sent a letter to the Department of Education conveying deep concern for the disbursement of Impact Aid and the impact it can have on school districts and how the program fills funding gaps.
Calls For Transparency For Trump meeting On The Mega- El Salvador Prison

1 month ago | seattlemedium.com | April Ryan

By April RyanThe President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, says he is “not releasing terrorists back to this country,” speaking of Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia deported to an El Salvador prison. Trump officials accuse Garcia of being a member of the MS-13 gang. Bukele also offered he could not return Garcia if the United States didn’t want him. Garcia is from El Salvador, according to White House officials.