Ending systemic racism | Keeping live music alive | Remembering Lynn Shelton

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Andre Taylor, Mayor Durkan on ending systemic racism on Civic Cocktail

Andre Taylor and Joni Balter

"If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Andre Taylor, founder of the racial justice organization Not This Time!, discuss the trauma of systemic racism, how it has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations, and how to move forward with meaningful change.

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Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan says the trauma of systemic racism is real and has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations. She tells host Joni Balter, "If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." That healing process inched forward as protest leaders met with the Mayor to share concerns about policing and inclusion on the community police commission. Mayor Durkan also agreed it's time to review police crowd control tactics. One of those meeting with the Mayor was Andre Taylor, Executive Director of the racial justice organization Not This Time! But Taylor did not come with a list of demands. He says the current problems are much bigger than the Mayor. He encouraged Black people to stand up, realize their own power and genius and get things done. Taylor also encouraged, what he called, his "White allies" to use their passion and privilege to infiltrate their own communities and work for change.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan says the trauma of systemic racism is real and has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations. She tells host Joni Balter, "If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." That healing process inched forward as protest leaders met with the Mayor to share concerns about policing and inclusion on the community police commission. Mayor Durkan also agreed it's time to review police crowd control tactics. One of those meeting with the Mayor was Andre Taylor, Executive Director of the racial justice organization Not This Time! But Taylor did not come with a list of demands. He says the current problems are much bigger than the Mayor. He encouraged Black people to stand up, realize their own power and genius and get things done. Taylor also encouraged, what he called, his "White allies" to use their passion and privilege to infiltrate their own communities and work for change.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan says the trauma of systemic racism is real and has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations. She tells host Joni Balter, "If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." That healing process inched forward as protest leaders met with the Mayor to share concerns about policing and inclusion on the community police commission. Mayor Durkan also agreed it's time to review police crowd control tactics. One of those meeting with the Mayor was Andre Taylor, Executive Director of the racial justice organization Not This Time! But Taylor did not come with a list of demands. He says the current problems are much bigger than the Mayor. He encouraged Black people to stand up, realize their own power and genius and get things done. Taylor also encouraged, what he called, his "White allies" to use their passion and privilege to infiltrate their own communities and work for change.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan says the trauma of systemic racism is real and has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations. She tells host Joni Balter, "If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." That healing process inched forward as protest leaders met with the Mayor to share concerns about policing and inclusion on the community police commission. Mayor Durkan also agreed it's time to review police crowd control tactics. One of those meeting with the Mayor was Andre Taylor, Executive Director of the racial justice organization Not This Time! But Taylor did not come with a list of demands. He says the current problems are much bigger than the Mayor. He encouraged Black people to stand up, realize their own power and genius and get things done. Taylor also encouraged, what he called, his "White allies" to use their passion and privilege to infiltrate their own communities and work for change.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan says the trauma of systemic racism is real and has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations. She tells host Joni Balter, "If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." That healing process inched forward as protest leaders met with the Mayor to share concerns about policing and inclusion on the community police commission. Mayor Durkan also agreed it's time to review police crowd control tactics. One of those meeting with the Mayor was Andre Taylor, Executive Director of the racial justice organization Not This Time! But Taylor did not come with a list of demands. He says the current problems are much bigger than the Mayor. He encouraged Black people to stand up, realize their own power and genius and get things done. Taylor also encouraged, what he called, his "White allies" to use their passion and privilege to infiltrate their own communities and work for change.
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General Manager Shannon Gee inducted into Silver Circle

Shannon Gee

Seattle Channel is thrilled to announce General Manager Shannon Gee has been inducted into the Silver Circle of the Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Gee was honored for her 25-plus years of dedication to her profession and community during a virtual Northwest Emmy Awards on Saturday, June 6. 👏Congratulations Shannon!👏

Kudos GM Gee!

 

Local venues keep live music alive

Nectar Lounge's stage

When the pandemic hit Seattle, live music venues had to close their doors without knowing when or if they'd be able to open back up. Andy Palmer, Booking Manager at Nectar Lounge, gives us a backstage pass to what they and many other struggling music venues are doing to keep the music playing.

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Remembering Lynn Shelton, "Potato Dreams of America," & more on Art Zone

Nancy Guppy at home

Dial in to an all-new Art Zone "phones it in." In this episode, Nancy and Joe Guppy give you a tour of their home art collection! Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the LGBTQ feature film "Potato Dreams of America" with the director of photography Vincent Pierce. Let singer/songwriter Sera Cahoone serenade you with the original tune "Only As The Day Is Long." Plus, we remember beloved Seattle filmmaker, Lynn Shelton.

Dial In 📞

 

Talking with kids about the gift of generations coming together

Look, Listen & Learn

Families and communities all benefit when generations come together! In this Look, Listen & Learn, Auntie Lena and Possum explore the importance of our elders when Possum's grandparents come for a visit.

Elder Wisdom

 

Local teen caught eye of Nicki Minaj, now he's NYC bound

Alexander Soukakos

His original drawings featuring Nicki Minaj on Instagram caught the attention of Nicki herself. Now an in-demand graphic artist by numerous big-name musicians, 18-year-old Alexander Soukakos plans to attend Parsons School of Design in New York City this coming fall. 

From Seattle to Big 🍎

 

Alexander Soukakos, at the tender age of 18, is an accomplished visual artist, ceramicist, and graphic designer. His original drawings featuring Nicki Minaj on Instagram caught the attention of Nicki herself. Now an in-demand graphic artist by numerous big-name musicians, Alexander plans to attend Parsons School of Design in New York City this coming fall. Created by Howard Shack.
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Setting sail ⛵ for the future

Setting sail with STEM

Set sail with the nonprofit Sail Sand Point. They offer one course exclusively for teenage girls, and teach the finer points of sailing along with plenty of STEM instruction. The combination of learning to navigate a sailboat plus math and physics lessons bolsters young women's self-esteem and helps them feel empowered. 

Sail Away

 

Seattle-based production designer to the stars, John Lavin

John Lavin and Lynn Shelton

This Seattle-based production designer boasts clients like Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, and the late Lynn Shelton. The talented John Lavin recently chatted with Nancy about his prolific career, including his first television gig.

Set the Scene

 

Seattle Channel wins four Northwest Emmy Awards

Seattle Channel's Emmy awards

Seattle Channel is the recipient of four Northwest Regional Emmy Awards for arts, human interest, historical/cultural programming, and special event coverage.The winning programs include a look back at a decade of "Art Zone with Nancy Guppy," a show with an obsessive dedication to artists, audiences and the cultural life of Seattle; a seat at the table of a grassroots movement with a mission to counter misconceptions of Muslims; a profile of Lance Mercer, a Seattle photographer who captured a seismic shift in American music; and red-carpet coverage from the opening night of the Seattle International Film Festival.

Winners Circle