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Tye Reed Discusses Social Housing on The Day With Trae

Tye Reed, co-founder of House Our Neighbors, recently appeared on The Day With Trae to discuss with Trae Holiday regarding the organization's work on social housing in Seattle. Reed, who has been involved in anti-sweeps activism and working with homeless folks for many years, explained that House Our Neighbors began as a coalition of organizations opposed to Compassion Seattle, a 2021 charter amendment that would have codified sweeps.

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Jeff Dade's Journey from Finance to Community Economic Development

In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday spoke with Jeff Dade, Director of Community Partnerships at Homestead Community Land Trust. Dade shared his inspiring journey into the world of housing and community economic development. With a background in finance, Dade transitioned from banking to focusing on community development, driven by a desire to understand and address the underlying issues affecting Black Americans.

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Michelle Lang-Raymond and the Teen Summer Musical: Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent

Seattle treasure Michelle Lang-Raymond recently sat down with Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss her extensive career in music and her passion for fostering young talent. Lang-Raymond, a renowned figure in the Seattle music scene, shared the accidental beginnings of her music career, stemming from her childhood love of singing and songwriting.

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Isaiah Anderson Jr. Talks Teen Summer Musical's Snow Whyte & The Seven on The Day with Trae

Isaiah Anderson Jr., a guest on The Day with Trae, recently discussed the upcoming Teen Summer Musical production of Snow Whyte & The Seven. This unique program, which has been running for over 25 years, provides young people of color the opportunity to play lead roles in theater productions.

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Francisco Lopez: From the Bronx to Big-Time Videography

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, guest host Besa Gordon sat down with renowned videographer and cinematographer Francisco Lopez. Lopez, whose work has been featured in projects like "The Day with Trae" and "Pickleball for All," shared his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after name in the industry.

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With Evictions Looming, Nooksack 306 Lawyer Gabriel Galanda Highlights Critical Moment for Indigenous Rights and Tribal Governance

The Nooksack 306, a group of over 300 Nooksack Native individuals descended from Annie George, have faced a long and arduous battle as they have been systematically disenrolled from their tribe. These disenrollments have disrupted the lives of families who have been part of the Nooksack tribe in Deming, Washington—just 16 miles from Bellingham—for generations.

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The Importance of Water Safety and Swim Equity: A Conversation with Loria Yeadon

In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, Loria Yeadon, a representative from the YMCA of Greater Seattle, discussed the critical issue of water safety and swim equity. Yeadon emphasized the alarming statistics surrounding drowning, particularly among children of color. Black children ages one to 14 are five times more likely to drown than their Caucasian counterparts, and this disparity increases to ten times for Black children between the ages of 11 and 12.

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Alaia D'Alessandro on The Art of Adaptability in Music Production and Studio Design

Recently host Trae Holiday was joined by Alaia D’Alessandro on The Day with Trae. D’Alessandro is the head of production at Converge Media, as well as a member of the band Little Venom. She came on the show to talk about her experiences in music production, and the importance of troubleshooting and adapting to different environments. 

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Empowering Future Leaders: Jarvis Henderson Discusses RVLA’s Dynamic Programs and Community-Centered Approach

Recently on The Day with Trae, Jarvis Henderson stopped by to discuss RVLA's Summer Program, After School Program (Fall), and Kindergarten enrollment (Fall) with host Trae Holiday. Henderson, serving as the After School Program Coordinator at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, shared insights into these educational initiatives.

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Idris Goodwin: Bridging Stories Across Generations and Mediums

Recently on The Day with Trae, Idris Goodwin, Writer and Artistic Director at Seattle Children's Theatre, joined host Trae Holiday to discuss his new children's picture book, "Your House Is Not Just A House," as well as his role at Seattle Children's Theatre and his vision for the future of intergenerational storytelling. Goodwin, an award-winning interdisciplinary writer with expertise in stage, audio, screen, and literature, shared insights into his creative endeavors.

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Chardonnay Beaver: Documenting Legacy and Community in Seattle

Recently on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday spoke with Chardonnay Beaver, a multimedia storyteller and author. Beaver came on the show to talk about her upcoming screening for her documentary "Fulfill The Promise: The Rise. The Fall. The Promise." at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The event is on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 2 pm to 5 pm, and will also include a singing for Beaver's newest book, "Words of Wisdom: A Compilation of Life Principles, Inspired by Truth & Guided by Purpose Vol. 1.”

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