First A.M.E., Urban League Bring Holiday Cheer To Hundreds Of Local Families

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.

Ferguson Appoints Three New Members To The Commission On African American Affairs

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Hiedi Popochock, Dr. MarcusAntonio Gunn and Nicole “Nikki” Chen to the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs, adding three new members with backgrounds in government, education, health care and community service to the state commission focused on issues affecting Black Washingtonians.

As Screen Time Grows, Experts Urge Parents To Focus On How Children Use Digital Media

As smartphones, tablets and other digital media become a larger part of children's lives, health experts say parents should look beyond how many hours children spend in front of screens and consider what they are watching, how they are using devices and what screen time may be replacing in their daily lives.

Mayor Katie Wilson Launches National Search For Seattle’s Next Police Chief

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a national search for the city’s next police chief, beginning a months-long process that will include community surveys, neighborhood forums and an advisory committee charged with evaluating candidates to lead the Seattle Police Department.

Advocates Warn Black Students Face Unequal Resources, Surveillance As School Year Begins

As students return to classrooms across the country, education advocates say Black and Brown students continue to face stark differences in their school experiences, including heightened surveillance, threats of school closures and budget cuts that can reduce access to counselors, nurses, libraries and other resources.