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WEBThe Life and Legacy of Michael Flowers. by Cynthia and Marcus Harrison Green. In honor of the South Seattle Emerald’s 10th anniversary, we’re spotlighting articles published over the last decade that exemplify our mission of amplifying the authentic narratives of South Seattle. Help us celebrate and keep us going into our next decade by ...
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WEBPhil Manzano. Interim News Editor. Phil Manzano is a South Seattle writer and editor with more than 30 years’ experience in daily journalism. He’s been an award-winning reporter, editor, and suburban bureau team leader for The Oregonian in Portland. He moved to Seattle in 2013 and worked for nonprofits directing content strategy and development.
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Xavier Raymond Kelley Debuts ‘Going Thru thEMOTIONS’ at …
WEBMar 30, 2021 · Xavier Raymond Kelley’s Instagram bio reads “Jumping and Art,” two concepts he says are more interrelated than you’d think. The 19-year-old sophomore competes on Seattle University’s (SU) track and field team in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump events, and is also an artist rising to citywide recognition, poised for his first gallery debut “Going Thru thEMOTIONS” at ...
OPINION: Seattle Isn’t Dying - South Seattle Emerald
WEBJul 16, 2019 · by Kayla Blau By now, you’ve probably seen or at least heard about KOMO 4’s “Seattle Is Dying” documentary — it gained more than 4 million views online alone. The hour-long documentary is plagued with sensationalized claims, like “We don’t have homeless crisis, we have a drug crisis” (in one of the most expensive rental … Continue reading OPINION: Seattle Isn’t Dying ...
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WEBWritten in 2014, the Emerald’s first year, this article highlights the power of lived experience in fostering cross-cultural understanding, a hallmark of Seattle’s South End with its multiplicity of cultures. In reflecting on his community roots, the author reveals the power of South Seattle’s youth, underscoring the need for continued ...
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WEBIn a community long silenced by mainstream media, the Emerald™ acts as a powerful megaphone: amplifying the voice and experience of South Seattle. Founded as a platform that authentically depicts the dynamic voices, culture, arts, ideas, and businesses that fall within South Seattle’s borders, the Emerald™ is news as it was originally ...
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WEBAugust 22, 2024 Editor. by Nimra Ahmad. A little over a year since the launch of Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP), 93% of 46 initiatives are completed or in progress according to Markham McIntyre, director of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. DAP has seven overarching focuses, which are safety; affordability; retail spaces ...
‘Ready for Action’: City Officials, Community Organizers Converge …
WEBSep 25, 2021 · by Luke Schaefer Following a spike in crime during the coronavirus pandemic that culminated in three deaths near the Mt. Baker light rail station in June, community members at Artspace Mt. Baker Lofts (Artspace) urgently called upon City officials to tour the neighborhood and hear grievances from residents and business operators during an hour-long conference … Continue reading ‘Ready for ...
Historic L.E.M.S Bookstore Reopens | South Seattle Emerald
WEBDec 21, 2020 · Located on Rainier Avenue South, in the heart of Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood, the historic Life Enrichment Bookstore (L.E.M.S) has officially reopened its doors.. Founded by Vickie Williams over 20 years ago as a bookstore and cultural hub for people to gather, it is one of two Black-owned bookstores in the state. The Vanishing Seattle blog detailed ways L.E.M.S has created an ...
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