Tag Archives: FAST

Community

Rainier Beach Action Coalition’s Annual Back2School Bash Is Back in Full Effect

by Lauryn Bray

On Saturday, Aug. 27, Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC) will hold their 19th annual Back2School Bash at the Rainier Beach Community Center Plaza from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Led by community organizer and founder of Changing Habits and Motivating Personal Self-Esteem (CHAMPS) Danielle Jackson, the 19th annual event will give out free backpacks full of school supplies and other educational resources to students as they enter the 2022–2023 school year. Food and entertainment will also be provided.

Continue reading Rainier Beach Action Coalition’s Annual Back2School Bash Is Back in Full Effect →
Community

The Morning Update Show — 9/17/21

The Morning Update Show — hosted by Trae Holiday and The Big O (Omari Salisbury) — is the only weekday news and information livestream that delivers culturally relevant content to the Pacific Northwest’s urban audience. Omari and Trae analyze the day’s local and national headlines as well as melanin magic in our community. Watch live every weekday at 11 a.m. on any of the following channels, hosted by Converge Media: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Periscope, and whereweconverge.com.

We also post the Morning Update Show here on the Emerald each day after it airs, so you can catch up any time of day while you peruse our latest posts.

Morning Update Show — Friday, Sept. 17

#FeelGoodFriday | County Announces New Vaccine Mandates | City Installs BLM Mural at City Hall | Support Black Business — True Motivation | FAST — Fathers and Sons Together

Continue reading The Morning Update Show — 9/17/21 →
Community

The Morning Update Show — 9/9/21

Leave a comment

The Morning Update Show — hosted by Trae Holiday and The Big O (Omari Salisbury) — is the only weekday news and information livestream that delivers culturally relevant content to the Pacific Northwest’s urban audience. Omari and Trae analyze the day’s local and national headlines as well as melanin magic in our community. Watch live every weekday at 11 a.m. on any of the following channels, hosted by Converge Media: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Periscope, and whereweconverge.com.

We also post the Morning Update Show here on the Emerald each day after it airs, so you can catch up any time of day while you peruse our latest posts.

Morning Update Show — Thursday, September 9

Sawant Recall Update | Police Warn of Offer Up Robberies | Alaska Airlines joins HBCU Challenge| Skyrocketing Real Estate in the Central District | FAST (Fathers and Sons Together)

Continue reading The Morning Update Show — 9/9/21 →
Community

The Morning Update Show — 9/3/21

Leave a comment

The Morning Update Show — hosted by Trae Holiday and The Big O (Omari Salisbury) — is the only weekday news and information livestream that delivers culturally relevant content to the Pacific Northwest’s urban audience. Omari and Trae analyze the day’s local and national headlines as well as melanin magic in our community. Watch live every weekday at 11 a.m. on any of the following channels, hosted by Converge Media: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Periscope, and whereweconverge.com.

We also post the Morning Update Show here on the Emerald each day after it airs, so you can catch up any time of day while you peruse our latest posts.

Morning Update Show — Friday, September 3

LIVE — The Mad Bus Driver | Spotlight on Black Business: Sea Moss Boss| FAST (Fathers and Sons Together) | @ProofNThePlay Sports Update: Garfield Football | Chelsey Richardson, Off The Clock | Massive Monkees Day | #FeelGoodFriday

Continue reading The Morning Update Show — 9/3/21 →
Community

PHOTO ESSAY: Fathers and Sons Together Barbershop Event Encourages Hope

Leave a comment

by Susan Fried

About a half dozen barbers volunteered their services last weekend so people could get free haircuts at Rainier Beach Community Center plaza. In addition to the cuts, there was food, entertainment, and free COVID-19 vaccines. The event was held in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods and hosted by Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) — a youth development organization that aims to nurture the relationships between fathers and sons. It also featured three panel discussions around significant issues affecting the community, including one on health and wellness — in particular how they relate to COVID-19 — one on the recent surge in gun violence, and a third to discuss ways to help youth and create positive change in the community.

Continue reading PHOTO ESSAY: Fathers and Sons Together Barbershop Event Encourages Hope →