by Marcus Harrison Green
At an event called to condemn Hate Speech, a group of organizers aligned against the building of King County youth detention center decided to practice their right to free speech. Continue reading Demonstrators Confront Murray, Constantine On “Youth Jail” at “Hate Free Zone” Rally
Last week, Marcus and Hanna invited the exquisite Sarah Stuteville, the Fairy Godmother of Seattle Journalism, into the studio and quickly, the hosts became the subjects. Also, Michael Maddux was there to explain the LD process because none of us know how the hell that all works.
by Marcus Harrison Green
There were tears, laughter ricocheting from the walls, sing-alongs to 70’s funk music, a kaleidoscope of memories, and an endless supply of hugs Saturday afternoon as King Donuts said farewell to the Rainier Beach neighborhood it has served the past 28 years. Continue reading Tears, Laughter and Nostalgia as Rainier Beach Says Goodbye to Beloved Donut Shop
by Koon Woon
I will pay for the breeze, brief as it is,
rippling across the shroud of green leaves
over the ravine, on this sun brightened day,
in my Beacon Hill neighborhood,
where life is idle, and Dylan Thomas would pronounce it good. Continue reading Sunday Stew: The North Beacon Hill Canto
Movies: Opening Weekend: Rouge One (A Star Wars Story)– Details: From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.– Showings: 1:10pm (Sat & Sun), 4:10pm, 7:15pm–Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: http://www.arklodgecinemas.com Continue reading This Weekend in South Seattle: King Donuts Farewell, Jude’s Open Mic, and Industrial Revelation
by Emerald Staff
Seattle Police Detectives are seeking assistance from the South Seattle community as they continue to investigate the homicide of a Vietnamese woman shot numerous times in an attempted purse snatching on Thursday evening. Continue reading SPD Seeks Community’s Help in Fatal Shooting of 45 Year-Old Mother
by Rosalind Brazel
Ethiopian food is not a scarce commodity in Seattle’s Central District where I live. Not by a long shot. We’ve got options. In fact, it’s a much discovered and heartily enjoyed cuisine in Seattle’s culture. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike consume the richly stewed, strongly seasoned food in significant quantities. And complaints are few about the spongy sourdough flat bread called Injera that serves as side dish, silverware and sometimes serving platter. Continue reading Review: Tradition and More at Adu Café
by Cliff Cawthon
Wednesday morning leaders, activists, and advocates from Seattle’s Immigrant and Refugee community participated in a round-table at City Hall hosted by Councilmember Lorena González to discuss how their communities will potentially be impacted by the impending Trump presidency.
The discussion focused on concrete actions the city could take in support of immigrant and refugee communities stung by anxiety due to an incoming administration prone to racist and xenophobic rhetoric. Continue reading Seattle’s Immigrant Community Discuss Impact of “Trump Effect”
by Sharon H. Chang
SOKHA OUK, fondly called Mrs. Sokha (pronounced SO-kah) by parents, staff and students, holds the official title of Office Support at Hawthorne Elementary School. But that title doesn’t do her justice. Really she’s everything from family support assistance, field trip chaperone, to reading help and crosswalk guard. And she does it everywhere from classroom-to-classroom, in the front office, to the nurse’s office and on the playground. Continue reading Emerald Voices: Mrs. Sokha
On Episode 9 of the 5th Estate, Marcus battles a righteous hangover and we talk about Donald Trump (ugh) and the Democrats and inclusive economics, drama in legislative districts, and the pre-filed bills in the WaLeg (spoiler: lots are bad!).
