For Black Students — The Education Crisis Is Getting Worse

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.

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.

Wildfire Smoke Poses Greater Health Risks For Washington's Most Vulnerable Communities

As wildfire smoke continues to affect Washington, public health experts are warning that exposure to smoke, particularly during periods of poor air quality, can affect more than the lungs, with research linking it to respiratory and cardiovascular problems and emerging concerns about mental health. Children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions and outdoor workers are among those who can face heightened risks.

From Collectibles To Cultural History: ‘Black Futures’ Comes To Douglass-Truth Library

Placing Nelson's contemporary cultural pieces in that setting creates a connection between the history preserved within the library and the people and achievements represented in his collection. Nelson sees art and cultural artifacts as a way to tell stories that traditional accounts of history may overlook while encouraging curiosity, pride and a greater understanding of Black cultural contributions.