Federal Judge Extends Temporary Orders Barring Trump Administration From Deploying National Guard To Portland

Let’s Make A Plan: Debt Management

Managing debt is essential for reducing stress and improving financial health. Options include self-managed strategies or professional intervention from credit counselors or debt management companies.

Building A New Future: How YBH Supported Sherika Moore’s Path To Homeownership

Single mother Sherika Moore overcame debt and a low credit score to become a homeowner in May, guided by Young Black Homeowners founder Anzhane Slaughter. Through personalized financial planning, down-payment assistance, faith, and discipline, Moore transformed her financial future, offering inspiration to other Black women facing similar barriers to homeownership.

Cleveland Football Returns To Varsity Play As Roster Grows Under Second-Year Coach Robert Richmond

After a season spent rebuilding the Cleveland High School football program with a roster too small to compete at the varsity level, head coach Robert Richmond is entering his second year with a significant sign of progress: 24 players ready to take the field for varsity football.

After Major Setback, Emma’s BBQ Is Determined To Keep Its Legacy Alive

There is a certain responsibility that comes with helping carry a family legacy forward. For Miceala Thomas, shouldering that responsibility means working a full-time job during the week before spending her nights and weekends at Emma’s BBQ, handling catering requests, managing social media and helping wherever she is needed. Her grandmother, Tess Thomas Anderson, has spent years building Emma’s BBQ around recipes and traditions passed down through their family. Now, as the business works to recover from a major setback, Thomas and her sisters are doing what they can to make sure that legacy continues.

2026 Black Butterfly Awards To Honor Women Who Help Make Seattle's Black Community Strong

This year's Black Butterfly Awards will be held Sept. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle. The ceremony will recognize women from across the community, including special lifetime achievement awards for Gertrude Peoples and Charlotte Grady.