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Morning Update Show — Wednesday, March 3

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by M. Anthony Davis

The city of Kent has the largest population of Black residents in King County. Many Black residents in Kent moved there after being pushed out of Seattle due to gentrification and rising housing costs. This year, Dawn Bennett, a Black woman who has lived in Kent for the last 23 years, is running for mayor.

Bennett has a long career in community advocacy and activism. She has worked for the Seattle Parks department for over 25 years and has also worked for Seattle Public Schools and multiple nonprofits, one of which she founded, that focus on advocating for youth in communities throughout Washington.

The Emerald had the opportunity to speak with Bennett about her plans for the city of Kent and how she plans to use her expertise to support the city and the 15,000 Black residents who live there.

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The Morning Update Show — 3/3/21

Morning Update Show — Wednesday, March 3

Dawn Bennett Announces Run for Kent Mayor

Amplifying the Authentic Narratives of South Seattle