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Author Howard Bryant revisits the legacies of two Civil Rights icons & their divide

"Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America" book cover

ā€œMost times we treat Black history separate from American history.ā€ ⁠

In a new episode of Book Lust with Nancy Pearl, journalist and author Howard Bryant challenges that separation in his book ā€œKings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.ā€ In the book, Bryant revisits the complicated legacies of Robinson and Robeson, and shows how their Cold War divide reshaped the civil rights movement.Ā 

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The undisputed kings of Seattle’s legendary underground music scene, the U-Men

U-Men band photo from the 1990s

Before flannel and grunge became shorthand for Seattle, the underground was loud, chaotic, and fiercely independent. At the center were the U-Men, a band that helped pave the way for acts like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains.Ā 

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Intentionalist helps shoppers put their money where their values are

Business owners featured in the online resource Intentionalist

Where you eat, drink, and shop matters. That idea is at the core of Intentionalist, an organization that works to ensure more entrepreneurs are seen, supported, and celebrated. As founder Laura Clise says, we all have a role in choosing where our money goes.

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Two seasoned musicians join forces to create Braly Sangster

Braly Sangster perform "Candy Wrappers"

What happens when two superb musicians combine their creative visions? You get Braly Sangster, musicians who bring rich harmonies and sharp songwriting to life. They recently performed their song ā€œCandy Wrappersā€ on Art Zone. Hear them live this Sunday at Conor Byrne Pub.

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Artist Anila Quayyum Agha uses light & shadow to reflect on her past

Artist Anila Quayyum Agha's art illuminates a room at the Seattle Asian Art Museum

Step inside a world of light and pattern at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. In this powerful immersive exhibit, Anila Quayyum Agha explores memory, identity, and gender. Showing now through April 19, 2026.

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The Seattle Times Presents: Pictures of the Year 2025

Seattle Times' Photos of the Year collage of four stunning pictures

Award-winning photojournalists and staff from The Seattle Times share the story of the year illustrated through their remarkable pictures. Relive this unique year in history with a journey through our region, as narrated by those who captured it.

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