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James Beard Award nominee Chef Kristi Brown of COMMUNION and That Brown Girl Cooks! launches Lil' Brown Girl

Lil' Brown Girl will open its doors at Métier Brewing Company's (MBC) Cherry Street taproom in Seattle's Central District on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The quick-service restaurant concept will pair MBC award-winning brews with That Brown Girl Cooks! (TBGC!) and COMMUNION menu favorites, creating an inviting atmosphere where community and flavor converge.

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Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken road loss to the Dallas Stars on October 13th, 2024

In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken fell in shutout fashion at the hands of the Dallas Stars. A rough first period saw the Stars score twice, but goaltender Philipp Grubauer was solid in ensuring that Dallas did not add on further from that point. Silvia-Leija Rosas provides her top takeaways from this road loss.

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Building Community: Taylor Farley on the Queer Power Alliance

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Taylor Farley, who came on the show to discuss the Queer Power Alliance (QPA). The QPA is an organization founded in 2005 to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Initially established as an allyship group, QPA became a nonprofit in 2018. Farley became the executive director during the pandemic, leading to a rebranding that emphasized the organization's mission: building collective power for LGBTQIA+ liberation.

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Seahawks fight back against 49ers, but comeback falls short in 36-24 loss

In the final contest of a three-game in eleven day stretch, our Seattle Seahawks dropped a critical NFC West matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Geno Smith played a rough game after a strong start to the season, and a total of three turnovers hurt Seattle as they fell by 12 points to their division rivals.

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Funk Daddy: Shaping the Future of Seattle's Hip-Hop Scene

Gregory Buren, also known as Funk Daddy, is a cornerstone of Seattle's music scene, embodying the spirit of hip-hop through his multifaceted talents as a producer, DJ, and former MC. His musical journey began in the mid-1980s, inspired by the vibrant beats of Sugar Hill Records. Funk Daddy's early days were marked by a passion for rapping along with his favorite tracks, leading him to hone his skills on instrumental records. As he immersed himself in the craft, he started acquiring his own gear, including a Roland 606 drum machine and a legendary keyboard dubbed the "freak board," setting the stage for a prolific career.

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KD Hall Foundation: Making a Difference in the Sickle Cell Community

September was Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and each year, the KD Hall Foundation holds their annual Resilient Hearts: Sickle Cell Education & Blood Donation, where community members are not only able to get educated on the effects of Sickle Cell but also donate blood to those in need with the disease. 

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FOX 13 Seattle launches “Choose Joy” Campaign with Back2Besa and The Jennifer Hudson Show

Besa Gordon, the dynamic host of Back2Besa on FOX13 Seattle, is joining forces with EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner Jennifer Hudson in a new bus ad campaign set to launch in the Seattle area on Monday, September 16th, to promote The Jennifer Husdon Show and Back2Besa both of which air on FOX13 Seattle in Western Washington. The campaign, themed "Choose Joy," aligns perfectly with the Black Joy programming that both shows champion.

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A Model for Change: BENU's Success in Combating Homelessness

Homelessness continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing Seattle and King County, with African Americans disproportionately affected. Despite making up less than 7% of the population, nearly 30% of those experiencing homelessness in the area are Black. Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT), a community-based organization rooted in Seattle’s Central District, is taking bold steps to change this narrative.

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Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken season opening home loss to the St. Louis Blues on October 8th, 2024

Our Seattle Kraken began their 2024-25 campaign with a frustrating defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena, as what seemed to be an exciting second period quickly flipped with a lapse in time where the Kraken were caught sleeping and the Blues took advantage. Here are a few takeaways from the game from Silvia-Leija Rosas.

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See Mrs. Loman Is Leaving at ACT Contemporary Theatre’s Allen Theatre

Beloved Seattle playwright Katie Forgette returns to ACT with this world premiere first featured at ACT’s inaugural New Works Northwest Festival. This delightful backstage comedy unfolds on the opening night of the Teacup Theatre’s production of Death of a Salesman where two actors, returning after years away, find themselves grappling with more than just their roles.

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GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund Scholarship Application Opens on National Coming Out Day

Since 1991, GSBA has invested over $6 million in LGBTQ+ and allied students, supporting 552 scholars with a graduation rate of 81%, well above the national average of 62%. During the 2024 school year alone, GSBA supported 70 scholars! Beyond receiving financial assistance through our scholarships, GSBA offers our cohort additional essential resources that go beyond tuition, such as professional networking opportunities and emergency funds.

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Sticking To The Script

Originally from Iowa and with a musical background on both sides of his family, DJ Sean Malik moved to Seattle at the age of 12. Upon his arrival in the Pacific Northwest, he instantly found his love for hip-hop. It was perfect timing, considering he was at the school age when students were allowed to carry instruments. DJ Sean has stuck with the craft from grade school to the present day.

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