For Juneteenth, learn about an iconic Seattle Black church

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Black Sanctuaries in Motion: First A.M.E., the church that helped shape Black Seattle

An illustration with three faces and the First A.M.E. Church.

Churches are essential to Black Seattle. They are places of worship, community gathering spaces, organizing hubs, and cultural anchors through decades of change and displacement.⁠ ⁠For this Juneteenth, take a moment to learn about First African Methodist Episcopal Church (First A.M.E.), an iconic cultural institution founded in a Seattle home in 1886.

 

Council Edition: Kettle & Strauss address crime concerns on Aurora Avenue

Brian Callanan with Councilmembers Dan Strauss and Bob Kettle

North Seattle neighbors recently spoke out about gun violence, sex trafficking, and public safety concerns along Aurora Avenue North. On the latest Council Edition, Councilmembers Dan Strauss and Bob Kettle discuss the city’s response, what’s changing on the corridor, and why both say long-term follow-through will be critical.

 

Seattle shows up for Team USA

Pioneer Square is decked out for FIFA in Occidental Square

The energy in Pioneer Square? Unmatched. ⚽ Seattle Channel's Shanti Lerner was at Occidental Park on Monday as fans watched the USA crush Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup opener. Next up: Team USA comes to Seattle to take on Australia this Friday.

 

"Unspoken Truths" is history you can't ignore

Mr. Delbert Richardson curates a Black history exhibit

History isn’t just in books...it’s alive. Join curator Mr. Delbert Richardson for a multi-sensory journey through African history, the present, and the future, told through powerful storytelling and authentic artifacts.

 

Two WSU first generation grads share their journey

Ana Sanchez Leon and Daniel Pastor pose for a photo with friends and family on graduation day

For first-generation graduates Ana Sanchez Leon and Daniel Pastor, a college degree is more than a piece of paper. It’s a symbol of how far their families have come and the legacy they’re building for future generations. On Chino y Chicano, the new Washington State University grads share what it means to be first‑generation college students and why every challenge along the way was worth it.