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Africatown Youth Pop-Up Invites Residents To Help Shape Central District’s Future
Africatown Community Land Trust hosts a Youth Pop-Up Thursday, Oct. 29 at Pratt Park, featuring youth performances, free food from Wally's Soul Food and children's coat giveaways alongside community visioning for the proposed Yesler Black Cultural Corridor. The event invites Central District residents of all ages to help shape neighborhood development, cultural preservation and the future of the 1601 Yesler site.
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Africatown Youth Pop-Up Invites Residents To Help Shape Central District’s Future
Africatown Community Land Trust hosts a Youth Pop-Up Thursday, Oct. 29 at Pratt Park, featuring youth performances, free food from Wally's Soul Food and children's coat giveaways alongside community visioning for the proposed Yesler Black Cultural Corridor. The event invites Central District residents of all ages to help shape neighborhood development, cultural preservation and the future of the 1601 Yesler site.
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America’s First Elected Black Governor Tells Activists, Politicians: ‘Don’t Stop. You Haven’t Gotten There,”
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
Youth And Law Forum Seeks To Empower Families, Build Trust Between Police And Community
The 36th annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum returns Nov. 14 in Tukwila, uniting youth, families, and law enforcement for workshops on rights, peer pressure, and justice system navigation. Retired officers John Hayes and Fae Brooks emphasize building trust through relaxed interactions, helping bridge gaps between police and community members. The free event requires advance registration.
Where Is Our Project?
Julianne Malveaux contrasts a D.C. mayoral candidate's rat czar pledge with the conservative Project 2025's methodical preparation, asking where Democrats' equivalent governing agenda is. She argues progressives need concrete plans with budgets, timelines, and accountability on affordability, racial wealth gaps, and housing rather than vague opposition to Trump or symbolic political victories.
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Podcast: Byrd Barr Place Hosts Candidate Forum Ahead of November Election
Ahead of the November election, Byrd Barr Place hosts Building Bridges: Barriers Broken, Voices Heard, a candidate forum on Oct. 24 featuring King County Council and Washington state Legislature candidates. Dr. Angela Griffin and moderator Paula Fillmore-Sardinas join Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss civic engagement, voter preparation and the organization's upcoming Fall Kickoff event.
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