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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.

Advocating Against Domestic Violence

Mike Clark with wife, Emily, mother, Mitsu Clark, and the Mariner Moose

When Mariners fan, Mike Clark heard about a 5k fundraiser that winds through each level at T-Mobiile Park and ends with a lap on the ball field, he signed up. The fundraiser was for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV). Ten years later, he’s still a staunch advocate against domestic violence. The Refuse

Juneteenth

91.3 KBCS · Juneteenth After much discussion, Congress passed legislation to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. President Joe Biden signed the bill on June 17, 2021. This series features perspectives on Juneteenth. It covers some details behind the historical event on June 19, 1865. You’ll also listen to local people speak on what Juneteenth

Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

For Black Business Month, you’ll listen to a story on the riots which ended Black Wall Street, a community in Tulsa Oklahoma, which was home to a thriving black economy and vibrant neighborhood. In 1921, this area was raized to the ground by an armed white mob. 103 year old Dr. Olivia Hooker was hiding