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  • Published on 00:30 GMT

    Kent church to host Quintard Taylor Jr. celebration of life

    Seattle-based BlackPast.org will honor the life and legacy of its founder, Quintard Taylor Jr., with a community celebration Saturday, Feb. 7 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship church in Kent. The free public event will feature music, dance and …

    Source: Kent Reporter - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Washington considers law mandating diverse history lessons in all public schools

    Proposed bill would expand public school curricula to include comprehensive histories of marginalized communities. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A proposal in the Washington state Legislature aims to broaden how public schools teach U.S. and state history by formally …

    Source: KING 5 - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    52 Weeks of Black Excellence – Week 3

    Alice Augusta Ball was born in Seattle in 1892. She graduated from the University of Washington with two degrees: pharmaceutical chemistry in 1912 and pharmacy in 1914. On June 1, 1915, Ball was the first African American and the first woman to earn a …

    Source: Triangle Tribune - North Carolina - Pending
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Edmonds School Board discusses legislative updates, honors MTHS football

    The Mountlake Terrace High School football team is recognized for their undefeated regular season a 8-0 record, winning the Wesco South Championship. Several players and coaches were also honored. (Photo courtesy of Edmonds School District) The Edmonds …

    Source: Lynnwood Today - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    King County Expands Substance Use Treatment Amid Rising Overdoses In Black Community

    By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time to highlight the urgent need for treatment and the systemic barriers that disproportionately affect Black communities. Structural racism, economic inequality, …

    Source: The Seattle Medium - Washington State - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    How Migration To Ghana Suits Many Black Retirees

    ACCRA, Ghana — Tourist buses packed with Black Americans and other travelers from the Black diaspora rolled through this vibrant bustling capital city when I visited in November. At Vida e Caffe, my favorite cafe to get an espresso here, I encountered a …

    Source: Sacramento Observer - California - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    ‘We’ve lost a really good coach’: Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh exit a loss of the Steelers’ rock

    PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even for Steelers fans who had been praying for this day — even for the fans who booed Tomlin after Monday night’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card …

    Source: Andscape - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    VCA offers screening and discussion on MLK Day

    In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Vashon Center for the Arts will present a free film screening of “Selma,” the Oscar-nominated film directed by Ava DuVernay, at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19. The acclaimed 2014 film, starring David Oyelowo, …

    Source: Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    Lakewood police unions call for Chief Smith’s removal after no-confidence vote

    Peter Talbot / The Peninsula Gateway (TNS) The two unions representing Lakewood police officers, sergeants and captains are calling for Police Chief Patrick Smith to be removed from his position after a majority of their members voted last month that …

    Source: The Daily Chronicle - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    What is the Chief Justice signaling in his year-end report

    (photo courtesy of C-SPAN). January 13, 2026 5:55 am I was struck by the inspirational tone of the year-end report issued by Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts went back to basics with his review of the fundamentals spelled out by Thomas Paine in his “ …

    Source: My Ozarks Online - Missouri - Pending
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    Reads for the Rest of Us: The Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2026

    The Feminist Know-It-All: You know her. You can’t stand her. Good thing she’s not here! Instead, this column by gender and women’s studies librarian Karla Strand will amplify stories of the creation, access, use and preservation of knowledge by women and …

    Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 12, 2026

    MLK Jr. Day 2026: Commemoration events, list of government, service closures

    As the nation celebrates the legacy of slain human rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., various organizations will host events to commemorate the holiday. Also see our list of closed Federal and state offices, and service adjustments on Jan. 19. Events A …

    Source: OregonLive.com - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 12, 2026

    The Cultural Torchbearer: Barbara Earl Thomas

    When I was a kid, I would lie in bed in the morning and have this feeling that something amazing could happen,” says artist Barbara Earl Thomas. “It didn’t always happen, but there was that feeling that it could. That’s still how it is when you’re in the …

    Source: Seattle Magazine - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Jan 11, 2026

    We Ran Katie Wilson’s Campaign. Here’s What We Learned.

    Zohran Mamdani has energized the US Left and offered a potential road map to socialists seeking political power. But most candidates don’t have Mamdani’s unique superstar charisma and most American cities aren’t so favorable to the Left. Ultimately, to win …

    Source: Jacobin - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 10, 2026

    Mamdani For Masses or Masses For Mamdani?

    Mamdani’s decisive victory, with over 50% of the votes cast makes him New York’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor of a city of 8.5 million.  As Nathan Gusdorf, the Director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, observes, he may well be ‘the most important …

    Source: NewsClick - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    non-division winners

    Chronology of Football (1980-1999) 1980   Pittsburgh defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-19 in Super Bowl XIV at Pasadena to become the first team to win four Super Bowls, January 20. The game was viewed in a record 35,330,000 homes. The AFC-NFC Pro Bowl, won …

    Source: 97.5 FM The Fanatic Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - Pending
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Recognizing Movements and Watching Elections: How We Build Lasting Political Power

    Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening …

    Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Africatown Plaza: Community-Led Design Roots Black Seattleites in Place

    A recent project in Seattle—Africatown Plaza—demonstrates the alchemy of community collaboration and a development team’s commitment to creating a neighborhood that can thrive. Much can be learned from how the team prioritized people in the process to make …

    Source: Urban Land Magazine - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 24, 2025

    The City

    BY PAULO MURILLO CULVER CITY CULVER CITY ELECTS FIRST OPENLY GAY MAYOR Culver City has elected its first openly gay mayor in its 108-year history, with the City Council unanimously selecting Freddy Puza for a 12-month term last week. Puza, formerly the …

    Source: The Fight Magazine - California - Pending

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