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Shaping the Future of Rail in Washington State: Public Input Sought

Washington State is experiencing rapid growth, and with that growth comes an increased need for efficient and sustainable transportation. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is taking proactive steps to address these needs by updating the State Rail Plan. As part of this update, WSDOT is seeking public feedback to ensure the future of rail in the state reflects the needs and desires of its residents.

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Events, Press Releases Besa Gordon Events, Press Releases Besa Gordon

Golden at Falls Theatre

Commissioned by ACT Theatre and first seen as a staged reading at ACT’s inaugural New Works Northwest Festival in 2023, Golden is set after the Great Recession of 2008. Morris Golden, fighting to save his laundromat, finds an unexpected source of hope in a broken change machine with mysterious powers.

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Films, Events, Arts & Culture, Press Releases Omari Salisbury Films, Events, Arts & Culture, Press Releases Omari Salisbury

Dive into the Future of Film at the Seattle AI Film Festival!

Get ready for an exciting weekend of innovation and creativity! The Seattle AI Film Festival (SAIFF) is just around the corner, and it's an event you won't want to miss. Happening on March 29th and 30th at the M5 Creative Hub in downtown Seattle (401 Mercer St.), SAIFF is your chance to explore the cutting-edge world where artificial intelligence meets filmmaking.

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Press Releases, Events Omari Salisbury Press Releases, Events Omari Salisbury

Taproot Theatre Reopens Newly-Renovated Jewell Mainstage with "A Raisin in the Sun"

Seattle's vibrant theater scene is buzzing with excitement as Taproot Theatre Company gears up to launch its 2025 Mainstage season with a powerful and timeless classic. Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" will not only kick off the season but will also mark the grand reopening of the newly-renovated Jewell Mainstage Theatre.

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Press Releases, Baseball Beyond Borders Omari Salisbury Press Releases, Baseball Beyond Borders Omari Salisbury

HBCU Seattle Series Set for Inaugural Run, Featuring Coppin State vs. Seattle University

Baseball Beyond Borders is set to launch its first annual HBCU Seattle Series, a weekend-long event that blends collegiate baseball action with a celebration of HBCU culture and community engagement. The series, scheduled for March 14th to 16th at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Washington, will feature three games between Coppin State University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) from Baltimore, Maryland, and Seattle University.

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Black History, Events, Press Releases Omari Salisbury Black History, Events, Press Releases Omari Salisbury

Call to Conscience: Seattle's Black History Month Museum Celebrates Rich Legacy

Seattle is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month in a big way with the "Call to Conscience" Black History Month Museum at the Columbia City Theater. Throughout February 2025, this immersive museum will showcase installations, exhibits, and activities that honor the  achievements and resilience of Seattle's Black community.

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Mark Quiroz Joins Support Black Business Campaign as a Content Creator

We are pleased to announce that social media influencer Mark Quiroz is joining our Support Black Business Campaign as a content creator. Mark is best known for his popular Instagram and YouTube accounts where he creates short-form video content on Seattle lifestyle, travel, and restaurants and businesses.

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The Sixth Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium Celebrates and Empowers Black Businesses

The sixth annual Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium will kick of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle. at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle.

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Press Releases, Production Spotlight Rayjaun Stelly Press Releases, Production Spotlight Rayjaun Stelly

Winfield Ezell Jr. Named Chief Storyteller at Converge Media 

Converge Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Winfield Ezell Jr. as its new Chief Storyteller. Ezell has been an integral part of the Converge Media team, directing the TV show Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX SOUL, as well as directing impactful films like "Facing the Reign," which tells the story of Jessa Thomas, the first African American Miss Teen Rodeo Washington. His directorial work also includes "Sankofa Theater Inscape Finale" and the Emmy-nominated "Reconciliation Tour”.

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