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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Republicans Warned: Protect Health Credits Or Pay Politically

3 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Aaron Allen

By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentRepublican lawmakers are facing growing pressure from advocacy groups, constituents, and even some within their ranks to preserve critical healthcare tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which are set to expire at the end of the year.
Nate Robinson To Headline Byrd Barr Place's First Health & Wellness Fair - The Seattle Medium

1 month 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

1 month 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.
African Revolutionary Party Launches First Event in Seattle - The Seattle Medium

1 month ago | seattlemedium.com

A-APRP Washington hosts a screening of 'Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man' at Estelita's Books in Seattle, promoting African unity and revolutionary ideas.
Trump Moves To Expose MLK Files - Critics Warn Of Smear Campaign

2 months 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.
GOAT and Alias Launch March Madness Sneaker Tournament - The Seattle Medium

2 months ago | seattlemedium.com

March Madness 2025 returns, with GOAT and alias launching a sneaker tournament bracket that mirrors the excitement of college basketball.
Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.