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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Crisis To Care: 5 Charts On Black Maternal Health Progress

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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.

1 week 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

1 week 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.
Family Childcare Homes Face Enormous Hurdles

1 week ago | seattlemedium.com | Liz Bell

By Liz Bell, EdNCShalicia Jackson, also known as Shay, has done almost everything there is to do in early childhood education. Jackson has been an assistant childcare teacher, a lead teacher, a Head Start coordinator, a family advocate, and a social worker in public schools. She has worked in nonprofits and at the Durham Partnership for Children in North Carolina, training teachers to better support young children.
Dozens Of DHS Staffers, Including Top FEMA Officials, Given Lie Detector Tests Over Alleged Leaks

1 week ago | seattlemedium.com | Gabe Cohen

By Gabe Cohen, CNN(CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security has administered lie detector tests to about 50 staffers in recent weeks, including FEMA’s acting administrator and roughly a dozen officials at the disaster relief agency, as part of an intensifying effort to root out what the department alleges are leaks of national security information.
Smartphones And Computers Are Now Exempt From Trump’s Latest Tariffs

1 week ago | seattlemedium.com | Auzinea Bacon

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN(CNN) — Electronics imported to the United States will be exempt from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to a US Customs and Border Protection notice posted late Friday. Smartphones, computer monitors and various electronic parts are among the exempted products. The exemption applies to products entering the United States or removed from warehouses as early as April 5, according to the notice.
More Than 300 Student Visas Revoked As The Government Expands Reasons For Deportation

1 week ago | seattlemedium.com | Andy Rose |Caroll Alvarado

By Andy Rose and Caroll Alvarado, CNN(CNN) — Kseniia Petrova’s path from a Harvard laboratory to an immigration cell began with frogs. The Russian national who has been working as a researcher at Harvard Medical School failed to declare “non-hazardous” frog embryos she was carrying with her on her return to the US from France in February, Petrova’s attorney said. Rather than issue a fine, Petrova’s exchange visitor visa was revoked, and she was taken into custody.
New California Bill Aims to Improve Black Literacy in Schools

1 week ago | seattlemedium.com | Quintessa Williams

by Quintessa WilliamsImagine a Black kid in California starting kindergarten this fall. They’re bright, curious, and, above all — excited about school. Their teacher may be nice enough but inexperienced or untrained in the science of reading. And by third grade, this child will likely be labeled “behind.” By middle school, honors classes are out of the question.