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Seattle is witnessing a series of closures among Black-owned businesses due to economic pressures, rising operational costs, and gentrification, with Dr. Carl Mack addressing the impact on the Black community.

The Seattle Medium is conducting the Samples of the Sound Holiday Giveaway, offering daily prizes and a grand prize of $1,000 in gift cards and an Apple iPad, to bolster support for local Black-owned businesses.

Jesdarnel "Ms. Squirt" Henton is honoring her mother's legacy by reopening Ms. Helen's Bistro in South King County, serving as a center of community, culture, and resilience, and participating in the Seattle Medium's Samples of the Sound Holiday Giveaway.

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with the Washington Health Benefit Exchange's Chief of Equity and Community Partnerships, Manny Santiago, discussing open enrollment for affordable health and dental coverage. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Simply Soulful Café is offering complimentary meals to those in need on Christmas Day and is participating in The Seattle Medium's Samples of the Sound holiday giveaway, distributing up to $1,000 in gift cards to local eateries.

An article by Charlene Crowell highlights that biased home appraisals have hindered Black homeownership, resulting in $150 billion in lost equity and exacerbating the racial wealth gap.

Dr. Carl Mack, former president of the Seattle King County NAACP and former executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers, examines the implications of a wealthy Trump administration on government policies, social programs, and the working class.

Theo Martin, proprietor of Island Soul, has rebranded his Kirkland location to align with the Seattle identity and is participating in The Seattle Medium's Samples of the Sound holiday giveaway, offering up to $1,000 in gift cards to local eateries.

Donna Moodie has relaunched Marjorie's Restaurant in Seattle's Central District with support from the Business Community Ownership Fund, fostering community engagement and contributing to The Seattle Medium's Samples of the Sound holiday giveaway.

December 6th commemorates the ratification of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States, and is now observed as Black Freedom and Economic Day to honor ancestors and promote Black-owned businesses.