Podcasts

Last weekend, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Guild held its inaugural 'Trailblazing Black Women in Washington' Gala at the Northwest African American Museum. The event honored five remarkable Black women leaders who have made significant contributions to education, healthcare, civic leadership, literature, and community empowerment.

On April 12th, Public Health—Seattle & King County will host their annual 'Every Month Is Black History Month: A Community Health & Resource Fair' at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle, offering free meals, health screenings, and a Black business marketplace.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration-Continuation Committee is set to host its annual Day of Remembrance and Awards Program, marking the 57th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

Brenda Miller, owner of Velvet's Big Easy in Tacoma, successfully transitioned from a career at Boeing to pursue her culinary passion, aided by Chase's Coaching for Impact Program and mentorship from Sheila Winston, Vice President and Certified Senior Business Consultant at Chase Bank.

The Rho Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is offering scholarships to young women in King County seeking to advance their education at the college level. The application deadline for these scholarships is approaching.

Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, will step down on September 3, 2025. His tenure saw the district navigate pandemic recovery, financial instability, and equity reforms, achieving accelerated academic growth and strengthened mental health services.

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with national columnist Charlene Crowell discussing Donald Trump's recent attacks on the Department of Education and the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and the effects this will have on the economy and Black borrowers.

The removal of Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House signifies a troubling shift in civil rights under the Trump administration, highlighting the rollback of racial justice initiatives.

Rainier Beach High School, under the leadership of Head Coach Mike Bethea, has achieved its 10th state basketball championship. Coach Bethea has been instrumental in developing numerous athletes, including NBA All-Star and Seattle legend Jamal Crawford.

Black-owned small businesses are showing a strong sense of optimism about the economy in 2025, according to the JPMorgan Chase 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey. Despite their confidence in industry performance, access to funding, and business growth, these entrepreneurs face significant challenges, including inflation, cybersecurity risks, and talent shortages.