This Rhythm & News Podcast episode introduces “Pack the House,” a 10-week campaign launched by The Seattle Medium, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, and Byrd Barr Place to encourage community support for Black-owned restaurants in the greater Seattle area, which face rising costs for food, labor, utilities, and rent.
Chris B. Bennett interviews Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, and Michelle Merriweather, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, about the initiative’s goals and the broader role Black-owned restaurants play in creating jobs and sustaining community connections.
