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The Circle: A Film on the Experience of Being Incarcerated

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20211013 The Circle The Social Justice Film Festival is featuring The Circle, a film representing the artistic expression of people who are incarcerated. Two artists involved in this film, Allen Burnett and Marlene McCurtis spoke with KBCS about the genesis of the film and the lived experience behind it. The Circle

Reproductive Rights Rally

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20211005 Reproductive Rights Rally Reproductive rights rallies were held in Seattle on October 2nd and 3rd. The events were in response to bills restricting access to abortions in Texas and Misissippi.

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The Struggle to Stay in the Central District

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20210923 Wa Na Wari And The Struggle To Stay In The Central District Seattle’s Central District was shaped by racist real estate and financial practices, but kept vibrant and loved by its Black residents. The neighborhood is now a shadow of its former self. Many of the former residents have been

Black Families Navigating the School System

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20210917 Black Families Navigating School Systems Emijah Smith assists Black families in the region navigating the school systems. Smith shares her own experiences in advocating for her loved ones and what led her on this path.

Juan Hood – Westlake Station

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20210906 Juan Hood – Westlake Station How do you bring humanity to your workday? Juan Hood, a 26 year King County Metro employee brought this spirit into his job when he worked as shop 2 custodian assigned to downtown Seattle’s Westlake Station at the time of this interview in 2020.

Racialized Trauma

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20210823 Racial Trauma Racial and inter-generational trauma can be destructive to the body, mind, and spirit. A person of color may wonder why they’re triggered when they watch racially-based, television stories, see a police car in the rearview mirror or a Confederate flag on the back of a truck. KBCS’s

Black Coffee Northwest

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20210806 Black Coffee Empowerment and racial pride are paramount for the Black community. Despite centuries of oppression, many African Americans strive to start and maintain their own businesses to create personal and generational wealth. Black businesses such as barbershops and eateries, along with churches, have historically been safe social harbors for

Executive Director Beth Takekawa Retires From Wing Luke Museum

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20210730 Beth Takekawa Retires From The Wing Beth Takekawa, the Executive Director of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience is retiring after 24 years of leadership. Takekawa reflects on the importance of a museum where stories are gathered and shared from the Asian Pacific American

Not Yo’ Butterfly – Nobuko Miyamoto

91.3 KBCS · Not Yo’ Butterfly – Nobuko Myiamoto Nobuko Miyamoto is an activist, music and dance artist, who found her political and artistic voice in the Asian American movement. As a child, she and her parents were incarcerated in the internment camps. Later, she performed on Broadway and has since produced many creative works.