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Fighting hunger isn’t separate from ministry. Feeding our neighbors is an expression of the faith Black churches have practiced for generations.

A new study in JAMA Network Open finds 12-year-olds with smartphones are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms by 14 than peers without devices. Researchers say social media exposure to curated images fuels body dissatisfaction. Experts recommend delaying phone access, setting guardrails, and maintaining open conversations about online content and body image.

A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.

Hundreds gathered at Garfield High School and marched to the King County Courthouse for Seattle's Constitution Day Rally, emphasizing voting rights and civic engagement rather than celebration. Community leaders, students and faith figures highlighted the gap between constitutional promises and Black Americans' experiences, urging sustained participation in elections, mail-in voting and local organizing beyond Election Day.

The Seattle Public Library is expanding its free AWS-partnered cloud computing and AI education programs this fall after a pilot drew 550 participants and 13 certifications. New offerings at Lake City, Capitol Hill and online include introductory cloud classes, AI literacy workshops, and a resume-building career event, targeting elders, immigrants and underserved residents.

Barack Obama said he’s “not surprised” by President Donald Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, arguing that the issue should not be “partisan.”

Three weeks into The Seattle Medium's Pack the House campaign, Island Soul, Emma's BBQ and Black & Tan Hall have seen increased traffic and sales. The Central Area Collaborative has now joined the effort, urging the community to support Black-owned restaurants by showing up, spending money and returning as the campaign heads to Simply Soulful.

Rev. Charles Reginald Johnson Sr. becomes Mount Zion Baptist Church's new senior pastor, succeeding the legacy of Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney. Bringing 17 years of ministry experience from Cochran Avenue Baptist Church in Los Angeles, Johnson envisions strengthening families, engaging youth, and restoring community connections, with installation ceremonies scheduled for November 14-15 in Seattle.

Lillian Rambus, owner of Simply Soulful in Seattle's Central District, shares how running her soul food restaurant demands constant sacrifice, from missed family moments to endless workdays. Rooted in her grandmother's recipes, especially the signature sweet potato pie, the restaurant preserves Black culture and community history while offering customers a comforting taste of home.

A grand jury unanimously found that there was no evidence to support bringing charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a Fourth of July trip with friends off the coast of Mississippi.