Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority To Host Public Policy Forum At Highline College

For Chef Sabrina Tinsley, Osteria La Spiga Is Where Italian Tradition And Community Come Together

Osteria la Spiga's executive chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley has spent over 25 years bringing Emilia-Romagna's culinary traditions to Seattle. From handmade pastas to seasonal dishes, Tinsley's Black-owned Capitol Hill restaurant blends authentic Italian cuisine with community spirit, now featured in the Pack the House campaign supporting local Black-owned businesses.

Seattle Jack And Jill Chapter Targets Voter Turnout With Postcard Campaign

Seattle's Jack and Jill chapter is organizing an Oct. 17 postcard drive in Kent aiming to send 5,000 handwritten messages urging infrequent voters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas to participate in midterm elections. Vice President Nicole Alston-Abel, whose father marched on Bloody Sunday, calls the effort personal, highlighting voting barriers and gerrymandering affecting Black communities nationwide.

Youth And Law Forum Expands Legal Education To AI, Social Media And Cybersecurity

The Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum, marking over 35 years of legal education for Seattle-area youth, expands this year into AI, social media and cybersecurity. Security architect Rodney Moseley leads a new series using real-world scenarios exploring digital identity, privacy and online responsibility. The free Nov. 14 event features keynote speaker Erin Jones in Tukwila.

Seattle’s Constitution Day March Focuses On Voting Rights, Civic Participation

Hundreds gathered at Garfield High School and marched to the King County Courthouse for Seattle's Constitution Day Rally, emphasizing voting rights and civic engagement rather than celebration. Community leaders, students and faith figures highlighted the gap between constitutional promises and Black Americans' experiences, urging sustained participation in elections, mail-in voting and local organizing beyond Election Day.

Seattle Public Library Expands Free Cloud Computing, AI Classes

The Seattle Public Library is expanding its free AWS-partnered cloud computing and AI education programs this fall after a pilot drew 550 participants and 13 certifications. New offerings at Lake City, Capitol Hill and online include introductory cloud classes, AI literacy workshops, and a resume-building career event, targeting elders, immigrants and underserved residents.