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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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Beautiful Awakenings: A Haven of Black-Owned Wellness in Renton

From the moment you step inside Beautiful Awakenings, you're enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility. The spa's interior, thoughtfully designed by Jamila herself, is bathed in natural light and adorned with lush greenery. The ambiance is both inviting and luxurious, setting the stage for a truly indulgent experience.

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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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Seattle City Attorney Launches SODA Initiative Aimed to Combat Drug-Related Crime

On Thursday, August 1, Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison unveiled a new public safety initiative to curb drug-related crime in the city. The proposed legislation, titled "Stay out of Drug Area" or SODA, seeks to empower King County Courts to issue exclusion orders, barring individuals convicted of drug-related offenses from re-entering designated high-risk zones.

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Celebrating National Black Business Month: A Time to Uplift and Support

Do you know of a Black-owned business in the Pacific Northwest that deserves recognition? We want to hear from you! Nominate your favorite business today and tell us why you think they should be featured. August is National Black Business Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States. This annual observance, established in 2004, serves as a reminder of the resilience, innovation, and economic impact of Black entrepreneurs.

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Rocky Sandoval: From Golden Notes to Modern Beats

In the sultry realms of the music industry, where innovation and tradition waltz in a delicate ballet, Rocky Sandoval stands as a virtuoso who bridges genres with the finesse of a seasoned R&B musician. Picture him on stage, conjuring melodies that speak of passion, perseverance, and a unique artistic journey—one that has been anything but conventional.

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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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