Profile of Justine Baker, a digital reporter, producer, and host of FOX 13's I've Been Influenced who was crowned Miss Black Washington. Baker is now preparing for the national title of Miss Black America.

Rise Above, an organization dedicated to empowering Native American children by providing various sports events, cultural activities, and mentorship programs, recently held one of its basketball clinics at the Nisqually Youth Center in Olympia as part of its ongoing efforts to provide youth outreach for Native communities throughout the United States.

On Tuesday, January 13, Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) leadership, unveiled a new alliance to bring the NMSDC's Minority Business Economic Forum to Seattle from May 14 to 16, 2024. This event aims to assemble 500 U.S. policymakers, business figures, academics, and community leaders to dismantle obstacles hindering Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) from wholly participating in the U.S. economy. Harrell emphasized Seattle's suitability as the forum's host.

On Thursday, January 24, Mayor Bruce Harrell, joined by members from the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects, Alliance for Pioneer Square, and Seattle City Council members, announced the beginning of construction for the Pioneer Square East-West Pedestrian Improvements project at a groundbreaking ceremony.

Artist Tina Nguyen and Deycha Nhtae present their new exhibit in Little Saigon, Seattle.

New tech start up, Tech Rise Global, host an inaugural mixer, giving Black Seattle tech workers the opportunity to mingle and network.

The South Delridge Farmer's Market is back for the Summer to support a core community of West Seattle.

Inside, a space and venue that host workshops, classes, and artist, organized Seattle’s “Black Tech Night,” an opportunity for black tech workers in Washington to network and mingle. Mayor Bruce Harrell spoke at the event and explained the importance of supporting black-owned businesses and affordability in Seattle.

Living Voices is an organization that showcases historical figures and events through theatrical presentations, archive recordings, and visual aid. They teamed up with the city of Bellevue to perform “The Right to Dream” in honor of Black History Month.

Doug Baldwin, Laura Clise, and Efram Fesaha talk about the importance of BIPOC businesses in Seattle

Interview with James, a university student who, in high school, spent two years living on Washington’s State Route 99. During this time period, he slept in public restrooms, stayed in motels, and crashed with friends. The area he stayed at, Aurora Avenue, is notorious for prostitution, crime, and drug use.

How the University of Washington’s department of environmental health & safety has handled COVID-19 cases on campus with a limited staff.

An in-depth look at The Urban Freight Lab (UFL) and how it unites academics and local companies to make the transportation of goods easier while providing opportunities for local businesses.

A groundbreaking new test can help detect HIV in patients, progressing closer to finding a cure.

The impact of COVID-19 isolation on the mental health of young people.