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Monday, March 16, 2026

Podcast: Seattle Black Fire Fighters Secure Key Legal Win

The Seattle Black Fire Fighters Association has achieved a significant legal victory in their ongoing effort to retain a historic property in Seattle’s Central Area. A King County Superior Court judge determined that the executive board’s sale of the property contravened a prior court order, holding the defendants in contempt and imposing financial penalties. The final decision on whether to annul the sale will be made later this month, representing a critical step in the endeavor to maintain the landmark within the Black firefighters’ community who established its legacy.

Chris B. Bennett interviews Clarence Willams for this episode of the Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast.

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