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The Struggle to Stay in the Central District
September 23, 2021 - 2:37 am
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 priced out of living there. Houses in this neighborhood are selling for at least a million dollars today, with property taxes shooting up each year.
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Black Families Navigating the School System
Tractor Tavern to Match 10k in Listener Donations to KBCS
September 9, 2021 - 11:35 pm
Thanks to Tractor Tavern in Ballard, every donation made to KBCS between 12-7pm on Friday, September 17th, will be matched dollar for dollar, up to 10k! Help KBCS get a strong start to its Fall Fund Drive by joining us on the 17th with your contribution, or make your donation early (Donate Here)!
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Juan Hood – Westlake Station
September 6, 2021 - 11:55 am
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. He describes the connection he makes with the commuters at the station.
General Manager Updates September 2021
Dana Buckingham KBCS GM
September 3, 2021 - 1:05 pm
Managing a nonprofit college radio station can be an equally rewarding and challenging experience. From my first experience as a young “hair-on-fire” college student reporter in the mid 1970’s to my longtime experience as a station manager, I have weathered my share of campus intrigues, the existential threats posed by protracted economic downturns, and the
Racialized Trauma
August 23, 2021 - 11:46 pm
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 Kevin P. Henry interviews Estilla Lightfoot, who teaches courses on this topic at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Black Coffee Northwest
August 6, 2021 - 8:07 am
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 community members.
Executive Director Beth Takekawa Retires From Wing Luke Museum
Beth Takekawa with Senator Patty Murray
July 30, 2021 - 1:30 pm
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 community’s perspective.
Thank you to the South Seattle Emerald for partnership on a print version of this story.
Producer: Yuko Kodama
Photo: Courtesy of Sharon Maeda
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Not Yo’ Butterfly – Nobuko Miyamoto
Not Yo Butterfly
July 22, 2021 - 3:14 am
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. Over the past few decades, Miyamoto has been facilitating workshops to encourage her community to tell their personal stories. Listen to Miyamoto’s reflection of the past year and the importance of expressing your story.