“The Big O Show" recently hosted Anzhane Slaughter, the visionary and CEO of Young Black Homeowners (YBH), for a conversation with host The Big O about the importance of homeownership and the resources available to the Black community. Founded in 2022, YBH is a real estate education company dedicated to providing culturally relevant and trauma-informed home buyer education to guide buyers and sellers through the home-buying process.

Seattle's Central District recently witnessed a significant step in the ongoing fight for generational homeownership. Myron Curry, a generational owner of a property with a rich 75-year family history, held a groundbreaking ceremony for two new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in his backyard. This project is more than just new construction; it's a powerful testament to community resilience and innovative solutions in the face of gentrification and rising housing costs.

SEATTLE, WA – September 10, 2025 – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell today announced a proposed $350 million investment in affordable housing as part of the city's 2026 budget. The announcement, made at Bryant Manor North, detailed a multi-pronged approach to address housing challenges, which includes an $80 million anti-gentrification and reparations housing fund.

Beacon Pacific Village, a new affordable housing development in Seattle's Beacon Hill / International District neighborhood, is more than just a place to live. It's a community development project that aims to serve families in every way possible.