Local business Boon Boona coffee is hosting the grand opening for their newest location on Monday at 10 am at the University of Washington’s University Book Store. Located at the site previously occupied by The Book Store Cafe, Boon Boona will serve their African specialty coffee to a broader community.

ANOTHER ONE! Today Besa Gordon took to her social media to announce her newest radio slots, one happens to be right here in the PNW over at JAM’N 107.5 (Saturdays 3pm-7pm,) and the other one is in Fresno California on B95 (Saturdays 2pm-7pm.)

Seattle Attorney Sadé A. Smith joined The Day With Trae to talk with host Trae Holiday about the Michael Rowland case and the issues in the King County Jail. The case, which she previously discussed on HeartBeat With Cindi Bright, centers around the death of Michael Rowland at the King County Jail, where Mr. Rowland was pinned down by officers and later found dead in his cell.

On May 22, 1942, fourteen representatives from various Central District organizations in the East Madison neighborhoods met with administrators at the Office of the Civilian War Commission to discuss the forming of a committee to establish and maintain a Branch of the Service Men’s Club for the convenience of Black soldiers.

Following a recent “triumph with the emotionally trenchant Blue” (Oregon ArtsWatch), Seattle Opera is doubling down on its commitment to champion new American opera and bring today’s stories to the opera stage. On February 25, 2023, McCaw Hall will host the world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, written by composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos, based on the gripping novel by Khaled Hosseini.

Last night, Cindi Bright hosted a debate about I-135, an initiative which aims to create social housing for artists and other low income residents. The initiative is the only item on the ballot for February 14th’s special election.

Central Cafe and Juice Bar is serving up scratch-made healthy food items in the Central District. Located next to Garfield High School, owner and Garfield alumn Bridgette Johnson says it’s her mission to provide the community and especially students with healthy and delicious food options.

WEIRD at NIGHT is a weekly live stream featuring music, painting, poetry, dancing and surreal comedy.  The show is hosted by Patrick Galactic, a musician and performer, who is joined by a large cast featuring some incredible artists who contribute to our ongoing storylines each week.

Right next door to Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley, the Seattle Mariners announced an expansion of the current complex to create the “Boxyard.” The building will host the two current entities as well as “Victory Hall,” a gathering spot for games and other occasions, as well as an EL1 Sports + Mariners Training Center.

Russell S. Gideon (1904-1985) and Lillian Morris Gideon (1907-2006) were husband and wife, business owners, civic advocates, philanthropists, and principled pillars of the Central District community. They came to Seattle in 1946 and quickly found their way. The Gideon’s bought a drug store at 22nd Avenue and E Madison Street and operated it until 1963. Gideon’s Drug Store met pharmaceutical needs and had a very popular soda fountain.

t was an evening of strong opinions on what to do about violence at Seattle schools during a student-led discussion at Roosevelt High School on the second day of Black Lives Matter at School Week.

“There is no system of police that is not racist. There is no institution of police that is not racist. That is not classes, that is not ablest,” said Alexis Mburu, a Foster High School Senior.

“Fitness, spirituality, and energy are important things in our community, and the time is now to focus on doing what we can to live a longer life,” - Najee Ladd-Ali, owner of Flyabove Athletics.

It was time to pour up at Arte Noir as the gallery hosted a tasting of some of 23rd Ave Brewery's best-selling beers. The event continued to affirm Arte Noir's commitment to holding and creating space for Black creators and business owners, which Executive Director Jazmyn Scott is proud of.

“We’re setting a vibe and it’s feeling good,” is how Estelita’s Library Co-Founder Edwin Lindo described the Seattle Urban Book Expo book drive at The Station on Saturday, which featured a book drive for children's and young adult books featuring BIPOC characters and written by BIPOC authors.

The BHS archives hold items of The Craven Family who are an early pioneering Black family rooted in Roslyn and Seattle, WA. The souvenir t-shirt and boxing gloves belong to Wesley “Wes” Craven.

Cindi Bright will moderate a debate about I-135 on Wednesday on HeartBeat. The initiative, which is the only item on the February 14th special election ballot, seeks to create a new Social Housing Development Authority which would oversee the creation of new social housing in Seattle for artists and other low-income residents.

Claiborne Bell’s approach to his family business is similar to the way he approaches those who rent space from him in Distinguished Foods Commissary Kitchen. The second-generation ice cream maker bought the business from his father three years ago, and carries on the family legacy with pride. He also has built a second family of sorts, a group of chefs and business owners who use his facilities to run their own upstart restaurants.

Have you been looking for a healthier alternative to fast food that still tastes great? Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar is serving the South Tacoma community with smoothies and working to create a space where individuals can come to discuss their health needs.

Did you know there is a museum running all month with 14 exhibits dedicated to the history of the Black community in Seattle and beyond? Curated by Tony Benton of Rainier Avenue Radio, the museum contains artifacts, stories and more contributed by community members and organizations.