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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Podcast: Hazel Trice Edney On Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Life And Legacy

The Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast commemorates the legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and former presidential candidate. The episode includes insights from Hazel Trice Edney, editor-in-chief of the Trice Edney News Wire, who shares her personal and professional experiences with Rev. Jackson. Additionally, the discussion addresses the closure of the Richmond Free Press, a significant Black newspaper where Edney began her journalism career under founder Ray Boone. 

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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Obituary – Fannie Mae Austin

Fannie Mae Austin, a distinguished educator and the last living founding member of Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, passed away on April 17, 2026. Austin dedicated 42 years to Seattle Public Schools, primarily as a guidance counselor, after earning degrees from Grambling State University, Seattle University, and City University.