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PHOTOS: FAST's Barbershop Chat, Chew & Play Captures the ‘Brilliancy’ of Rainier Beach
Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) returned to the Rainier Beach Community Center earlier this month to host the Barbershop Chat, Chew & Play event, creating a space for fellowship and joy in Rainier Beach.
PHOTOS: Fathers and Sons Together Hosts Basketball Camp Honoring Slick Watts
Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) recently hosted the Basketball Empowerment Camp Honoring Slick Watts at the Rainier Beach Community Center, creating an event that empowered underserved youth in sports and addressed an urgent need for collective healing in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood.
Celebrating a Legend: The Slick Watts Basketball Empowerment Camp To Unite Rainier Beach
Seattle basketball legend Donald Earl "Slick" Watts remains a towering figure whose legacy extends far beyond the court. A symbol of heart, resilience, and deep community pride, Watts' spirit is set to be honored at a special community celebration: the Basketball Empowerment Camp, aptly titled "Thank You for the Love” on March 21, 2026 at the Rainier Beach Community Center.
A Crossroads to Higher Education: Rainier Beach High School Hosts 8th Annual Black College Expo
Last month, for the second year in a row, Converge Media visited Rainier Beach High School for the 8th Annual Black College Expo. The expo was more than a college-readiness event; it was a crossroads where students could connect with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and learn about opportunities to advance their higher education.
Adonis Ducksworth Launches Campaign for District 2 Seat
Adonis Ducksworth, the Transportation Policy and Operations Manager in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office and lifelong South Seattleite, officially announced his campaign for the District 2 city council position on February 24.
SDOT’s Christine Alar Spotlights Latest Advancements in Transit and Road Safety Along Rainier Ave
On this segment of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Christine Alar, a Senior Transportation Planner for the Seattle Department Of Transportation (SDOT), to discuss SDOT's Rainier Ave S Bus Lane Project and the implementation of safety measures throughout the corridor.