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The Seattle Medium At 50 – Still Pressing On For Our Community
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 –...
Emijah Smith Represents More Than A Missed Opportunity By The Seattle School Board
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...
Black Male Administrators In Seattle Public Schools – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow!
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...
Our “Best And Brightest”? Organization To Host Racially Charged Bake Sale At UW
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...
Dissecting The DNA Of Black Men Out Of Seattle Public Schools
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...
The NAACP Is Having An Election…. Who Knew?
By Chris B. Bennett
The Seattle Medium
Until last week very few people knew that the Seattle King County NAACP is in the middle of a...
Do Black Lives Really Matter To Black People?
By Chris B. Bennett
The Seattle Medium
For years, the African American community has been asking and insisting that our professional athletes do more for our...
We’re Not Extinct!
By Chris B. Bennett
Publisher
It really gets under my skin when I hear prominent and not-so prominent members of our community say that we no...
Transit Workers Disrespect Dr. King
By Chris B. Bennett
Co-Publisher
Last week, I got a call from my good friend Kam Rashy (Camera-Shy). It’s been a while since I talked to...
Attempted Slaughter Of Chick-Fil-A
By Chris B. Bennett
Co-publisher/Editor
You often hear me talking about the need to support Black businesses, and that is a cause that I will continue...