#Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling and three councilmembers are facing a lawsuit for allegedly violating Washington's Open Public Meetings Act. The lawsuit claims they held an unlawful meeting in April, sparking legal and community concerns. Read here: soseaem.org/3X2loqR

📰 Get the scoop on the latest headlines with News Gleams! 1️⃣ Washington Primary Elections Serve National Bellwether 2️⃣ Family of Man Who Died in King County Jail Sues County 3️⃣ Young Women Empowered Offers After-School Programs Full stories here: soseaem.org/3MvAvEh

OPINION | Why Did Seattle City Council Screen Video Footage of Sex Workers on Aurora? Megan Burbank questions the Council's decision to show at a public meeting nonconsensual footage of sex workers in our latest op-ed. Read the full op-ed: soseaem.org/47cOOHG

"Earlier this month, the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) announced that Brandon Bird was unanimously selected by the NAAM board of directors to become the new chief executive officer at the museum." southseattleemerald.com/2024/08/29/a-q…

🍿 Catch the last Skyway Outdoor Cinema screening of the season, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," at Skyway Park TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m.! 🍿 southseattleemerald.com/2024/08/30/sky…

"The study, led by Michigan State University psychology researchers, analyzed data collected over 20 years on how people rate their own need to be unique. They found that it consistently declined over those two decades." southseattleemerald.com/2024/08/31/wee…

DOOM LOOP: The Two Seattles Opinions differ about the end of summer. DOOM LOOP is a serialized fictional cartoon about a very real city by Brett Hamil. Follow along with the story every Sunday! southseattleemerald.com/2024/09/01/doo…

Through this bimonthly column in partnership with the Emerald, Pongo Poetry Project invites readers to bear witness to the pain, resilience, and creative capacity of youth whose voices and perspectives are too often relegated to the periphery. southseattleemerald.com/2024/09/01/pon…

Medical racism and disparities in how BIPOC people have received care has continued to plague the #health care system. South Seattle-based nonprofit Tubman Center for Health & Freedom is looking to change that. Read the full story by Sarah Goh here: soseaem.org/3z6lC8E

Summer has been fun, but now, fall is rounding the corner. And with the change of seasons comes tons of incredible arts programming across the #SouthEnd. jas keimig has them all in our latest #ArtsInTheSouthEnd: soseaem.org/3Tf59Ww

"The celebration was in full swing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m as Black Washingtonians gathered together under the sun to celebrate the passage of time with food, music, and live performances." southseattleemerald.com/2024/09/04/the…

"The day was filled with fun and community, and it was a great way to end the summer and send the kids back to school on a positive note." southseattleemerald.com/2024/09/04/pho…

📰 Catch up on the latest stories in our #NewsGleams! 1️⃣ King County Council Votes to Keep Juvenile Detention Center Open 2️⃣ YMCA Honors Community Trailblazers 3️⃣ Gateway Park North Celebration Honors Georgetown’s Only Waterfront Park Full stories here: soseaem.org/4e5MCo5

Did you know that #SewardPark's namesake was more than just the man who purchased Alaska? Randy Rowland discusses Seward's role in U.S. history as an abolitionist politician and in the Underground Railroad in our latest op-ed. Read the full op-ed here: soseaem.org/3z98gIM

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove advances to the November general election for Washington's public lands commissioner after a recount, edging out Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson by just 49 votes. Read the full story by Nimra Ahmad: soseaem.org/3MvtHH0

On Sept. 11, the KD Hall Foundation and American Red Cross will host "Resilient Hearts: Sickle Cell Education & Blood Donation" to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and the importance of blood donations. Read the full story by Lauryn Bray here: soseaem.org/4e73ZVz

After celebrating its decade anniversary last year, the #JacksonStreetJazzWalk is back. Pulling from the rich history of jazz in the Central District, JSJW is bringing the throughline of the past to the present this weekend. jas keimig reports here: soseaem.org/3AUy2kv

In honor of #CynthiaAGreenDay, we're revisiting Bridgette Hempstead's 2017 tribute to a true community hero. From her work at RAYS to her tireless support of youth, veterans, and women, Cynthia's impact is immeasurable. Read more about her legacy here: soseaem.org/4gecLlJ

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we're spotlighting "What Guatemala Taught Me About South Seattle," an inspiring reflection on cross-cultural understanding and the potential of South End youth. Read the full piece by Jerrell Davis here: soseaem.org/47gEqyw

🍎 In our latest Back2SchoolSEA piece, Garfield ASB student leaders and Michael Dixon engage in an intergenerational conversation about school safety, mental health, and the need to center students in decision-making. Read the full story here: soseaem.org/3XhDhC5