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With the pending departure of Chief Best, the flag of diversity that Seattle tries to hoist so high above the rest of humanity is tattered with bullet holes and gashes from the unjust onslaught of hypocrisy levied against Chief Best by the City Council on what shall forever be known as “Bloody Monday” here in Seattle.

Very few people outside of African Americans in this country truly knows what it feels like to be grateful for an opportunity to see another day, especially when it comes to acts of violence that are outside of their control.

By Chris B. Bennett The Seattle Medium There is good news and there is bad news as it relates to the 2020 Census, which is currently...

By Chris B. Bennett Publisher/Editor This week I have talked to many African American business owners about the effect that COVID-19 has had on their business,...

UPDATE: On Weds. (Mar. 11) afternoon, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau announced the closure of all schools in the district for a minimum...

By Chris B. Bennett Co-publisher/Editor This week marks the 50thAnniversary of the Northwest largest, most read, most widely circulated, and most influential African American newspaper –...

By Chris B. Bennett Co-publisher/Editor Two weeks ago, The Seattle School Board had a decision to make – who will be the next board member representing...

By Chris B. Bennett The Seattle Medium Seattle admittedly has a problem with the academic achievement of African Americans, especially when it comes to African American...

By Chris B. Bennett The Seattle Medium Once again, we see racial insensitivity rear its ugly head - this time at the University of Washington as...

By Chris B. Bennett Co-Publisher/Editor At a time when we are looking for more Black male role models, Black male teachers and mentors, it appears that...