50 years is a long time, and in Solid Ground’s case, it’s a testament to how long they have been working to eradicate poverty in our greater Seattle community. Last week, Solid Ground celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala, reflecting on the impactful work done over the years and the stories of those they have helped.

Earlier this week eleven 70 foot racing yachts and 200 fearless non-professional sailors arrived at Bell Harbor in Seattle after a 6000 nautical mile race across the North Pacific Ocean from Qingdao, China as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the only event of its kind which trains everyday people to become ocean racers.

“We are  here today to make sure that people know that he was very well loved by his family and by his community. He graduated from Garfield High School and attended Eastern Washington, a real renaissance man and musician, inventor, and very spiritual person who brought peace and positive energy,” said Wyking Garrett about his uncle, 81 year old Thomas Joe Garrett who was killed in a hit and run on Monday, April 22nd just south of the intersection of SW Roxbury Street and 15th Ave SW in unincorporated White Center.

Red Bull’s Lords Of The Floor was a night to remember as they touched down in the Emerald City for the first time in over 20 years. See photos fro the main event below through the lens of Jordan Somers on behalf of Converge Media.

On May 30, 2022 more than 200 vendors set up shop for Black Wall Street, hosted by Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) on Seattle’s 23rd Avenue and South Jackson Street.  In its third year of hosting, ACLT’s aim is to unite, empower and build upon black-owned businesses, land, and the overarching community.