by Brian Bergen-Aurand
This month, Washington could become the twentieth state to eliminate the death penalty. Last week, the State Senate passed SB 6052, a bill to reduce criminal prosecution expenses by replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment. The bill has moved to the House and received a public hearing in the Judiciary Committee. Continue reading The Next Step in the Washington Death Penalty Debate
by Kamna Shastri
(This article was originally published by The Seattle Globalist)
Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who called out President Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim campaign rhetoric, says he draws strength and resolve from the memory of what Japanese Americans faced being incarcerated by the U.S. government in World War II. Continue reading Densho’s Day of Remembrance Focuses on Solidarity with Muslim Community
by Gus Marshall
On Wednesday Night Rumba Notes Lounge will pay tribute to two of soul music’s dearest treasures, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. An enormously impressive line-up of esteemed jazz, soul, and funk musicians including Joe Doria, Tim Kennedy, Jeff Fielder, Evan Flory-Barnes, D’Vonne Lewis, Ahamefule J. Oluo, and Skerik, will support an all-star ensemble of sensational vocalists featuring Okanomode Soulchilde, Coreena Reena, JR Rhodes, LaTanya Horace, Om Johari, Lisa Mansfield, Timothy Davis, and Shawn Smith, embarking on a sonic journey, exploring the musical accolades of 1970’s black excellence. Continue reading The Soliloquies of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway at Rumba Notes Lounge
by South Seattle Emerald Staff
The Rainier Beach High School auditorium transformed Tuesday morning. A reception desk of suited city employees checked attendees into the hall, with seating sections reserved for community groups, county, and city officials. A ribbon of camera operators struggled to stand tripods between rows of the stadium seating. Journalists tapped away on glowing laptops as the lights dimmed. The words “State of the City” stood emblazoned across the projector screen in a font reminiscent of local hipster bars everywhere. Continue reading Mayor Jenny Durkan Presents the State of the City at Rainier Beach High School
Reflections by Benjamin Hunter, Chloe Collyer, Jamil Suleman
Photos by Chloe Collyer and Susan Fried
By Benjamin Hunter
Have you ever been so excited about a thing that in anticipation of that thing, you wore a smile the entire day? Almost to the point that your face hurt? Continue reading The Pride of The Panther: Reflections on Wakanda’s Warrior King
by Rabbi David Basior
When my dad texted me “School shooting at Stoneman Douglas today” at 2:13pm PST on February 14, 2018, I didn’t really know what to expect. I was busy. I had meetings and deadlines. I couldn’t be bothered. Over an hour later, I replied: “Wow.” “I know, police just reported, 17 killed,” he got back to me immediately.
I still remember the day my brother told me he wore a bulletproof vest to school – the same school – Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School – in January 1998. He had heard rumors that he was going to get shot at by a member of an opposing crew. Continue reading Gun Control Alone Can’t Solve the Problem of Dehumanizing Violence
by Goorish Wibneh
(This article was originally published by The Seattle Globalist)
Immigration activist Maru Mora-Villalpando called on the head of the state Department of Licensing to resign, as Mora-Villalpando and supporters revealed emails last week that showed that the Washington State license department provided her private information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement without a warrant. Continue reading Mora-Villalpando Calls for Accountability After State Agency Passes Information to ICE
by Tiffani Jones
We are all sister and brothers,
But are we truly friends if we kill one another?
Are we truly caring if we are stilling destroying the land of which is our mother? Continue reading South End Stew: Are We?
by Robin Boland
Are you drowning in ‘stuff’ and looking for ways to help your community? Then this article is for you!
Columbia Thrift located in the lower level of 3722 S. Hudson Street, is your opportunity to rave about the least expensive spot in Columbia City. With clothing for all ages, accessories and household items for the discerning thrift shopper, Columbia Thrift has something no else in the neighborhood can offer: a dollar table! Is there anything in CC for a dollar? I don’t think so (but please let me know if you find it). Continue reading Columbia Thrift is a New Neighborhood Gift
by Will Sweger
A group of about 20 protesters picketed the construction site of the Green Dot middle school on Rainier Ave S. Thursday, less than half a mile from the existing Aki Kurose Middle School. Posting signs reading “Charters Drain Resources” and “Public School = Democracy”, they elicited honks from passing motorists on Rainier. Continue reading Protestors Oppose Rainier Valley Charter School Construction
