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Respect the Past, Own the Future: Community and Culture Shine at Steelheads Sunday

SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Mariners took the field at T-Mobile Park yesterday, wearing the black-and-white uniforms of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads to take on the Kansas City Royals. While the on-field outcome was a tough one for a Mariners team that has now dropped several games in a row, the meaning of the afternoon extended far beyond the box score. For the fans gathered in the stands, the day was a powerful celebration of Black baseball heritage, community connection, and local culture.

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From the Big Screen to the Taproom: Seattle Black Film Festival Wraps Up with a Festive Kickback at Métier Brewing

In a vibrant, multi-day celebration of cinematic artistry and historical legacy, the 23rd annual Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) concluded its successful run on Sunday evening. Attendees, local leaders, and visual artists gathered at the flagship taproom of Métier Brewing Company, a prominent Black-owned craft brewery in Seattle’s Central District that also served as a presenting sponsor for the festival for the SBFF Kick-Back.

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Julie-C on The Pop-Up!: Building Creative Solidarity

Last night, The Pop-Up! hosted Julie-C, a prominent Seattle creator and community organizer, for a deep dive into the city's evolving creative landscape and the power of collective action. Julie-C, who describes her work as building "creative solidarity for collective liberation," shared profound insights into how art can serve as a tool for self-growth, healing, and unlearning systemic toxicities.

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From Film to Food: Jazz From Seattle Breaks Down the Ultimate SBFF Weekend Experience

Last night on The Pop-Up!, The Big O sat down with Jazz from Seattle to preview the incredible energy surrounding the 23rd annual Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF). Returning to its historic home base at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LANGSTON) in the Central District, the four-day festival runs from April 30 through May 3, 2026. This year’s theme, "The Sound of Us," honors the visual and auditory soundscapes that define the global Black experience.

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Unwavering Advocacy: Ibijoke “Ibi” Idowu’s Vision for the Seattle Education Association

Yesterday’s episode of the "Pop-Up!" broadcast, live from the Black Media Matter studio, took a serious turn as host "The Big O" sat down with Ibijoke “Ibi” Idowu, a candidate for President of the Seattle Education Association (SEA). With voting ending this Friday, Idowu joined the show to share her platform and the catalyst behind her run for leadership of the 5,500-member union.

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Turning Grief into Action: Arron Murphy-Paine on Building Legacy and Fighting Gun Violence

In a moving appearance on The Mother’s Justice Show on 1150 AM KKNW, community leader and activist Arron Murphy-Paine sat down with guest host Omari Salisbury on Monday to discuss the enduring legacy of his son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, and his journey toward transforming personal grief into community action.

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Screening Black Excellence: Taylor Freeman Talks the 23rd Annual Seattle Black Film Festival

On a recent episode of We Live In Color, host Deaunte Damper sat down with Taylor Freeman, the program manager for the historic Seattle Black Film Festival, to discuss the festival's return this weekend and the importance of supporting Black art.

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