Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest will be in downtown Kent on Thursday,...
A peaceful Black Lives Matter protest is scheduled for this coming Thursday, June 11, 2020, starting at 3 p.m. at the Maleng Regional Justice Center and ending at the Police […]
View ArticleUPDATE: Kent Schools Superintendent releases new statement on police killing...
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Kent School District Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts released an updated version of a statement released on June 1 about the police killing of George Floyd: Dear KSD […]
View ArticleVIDEO: Watch highlights of Thursday’s Black Lives Matter Protest in Kent
Story, Photos & Video by Scott Schaefer A peaceful protest and march – perhaps Kent’s largest ever – filled the streets of downtown on Thursday, June 11, 2020, starting at […]
View ArticleChief Padilla part of Unified Message from Valley Police Chiefs of King County
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, a Unified Message from the Valley Police Chiefs of King County was released. The joint statement addresses the police killing of George Floyd, as well […]
View ArticleConstantine’s proposed budget highlights anti-racism and criminal legal...
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 outlined key investments and reinventions in the criminal legal system, as well as funding priorities for anti-racism/pro-equity work...
View ArticleKent Mayor Dana Ralph issues Mayoral Directive on race and equity
On Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph issued a Mayoral Directive to all Department Directors and City employees, taking action on advancing race and equity initiatives after the […]
View ArticleHere are some ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King giving his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 1963. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 is Dr. Martin […]
View ArticleKD Hall, millennial Black woman and filmmaker, creates film to meet a moment
KD Hall – local educator, filmmaker and full-time mom – has captured a historic moment, using experiential internship to create a documentary on sickle cell anemia and racial justice during […]
View ArticleChaka Khan will perform in ‘I’m Every Womxn: Opportunity Washington’ concert...
Ten-time, Grammy-winning Artist Chka Khan will headline ‘I’m Every Womxn: Opportunity Washington,’ a benefit concert that highlights Black-led organizations and Black performers, dancers and musicians...
View ArticleEquity & Inclusion Speaker Series featuring Matika Wilbur’s Project 562 will...
The Equity & Inclusion Speaker Series featuring Matika Wilbur’s Project 562 will be held on Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021. This free online event will be held via Zoom, and will […]
View Article‘Hate, racism and violence have no place in Kent’– Mayor Ralph responds to...
On Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph issued the following statement responding to the increase of violence towards Asian Americans: “Hate, racism and violence have no place in […]
View ArticleKent police have adopted policies to hire more diverse force, update on...
By Mitchell Roland During Tuesday’s (April 20, 2021) Kent City Council meeting, Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla updated the council on the city’s efforts to recruit and hire candidates of […]
View ArticlePuget Sound Energy forms Equity Advisory Group as part of Clean Energy...
Puget Sound Energy announced this week that it has convened an Equity Advisory Group (EAG) that will advise the state’s largest utility on its Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) set […]
View ArticleVIDEO: Kent Chamber participates in 2021 PNW Economic Equity Summit
EDITOR’S NOTE: Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, and South King Media was a sponsor of this event. On Wednesday, […]
View ArticleBlack Future Co-op Fund to close out Black Philanthropy Month with final...
The Black Future Co-op Fund will close out its celebration of the legacy of Black giving, while inspiring increased investment in Black communities during Black Philanthropy Month with a final virtual...
View ArticleEzell’s Famous Chicken starts new grant program for Black-owned businesses
On August 30, Ezell’s Famous Chicken announced a new program called Rudd’s R.U.B.B. (Raising Up Black Businesses) Initiative, which will dole out thousands of dollars in no-strings-attached grant money...
View ArticleFor first time in its history, majority of Port of Seattle Commissioners are...
Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed made history this week when they became the first women of color to join the Port of Seattle Commission, marking the first time in the […]
View ArticleKent Mayor Dana Ralph calls for resignation of assistant police chief Derek...
At Tuesday’s Kent City Council meeting (Jan. 4, 2022), Mayor Dana Ralph called for the resignation of assistant police chief Derek Kammerzell, who put a Nazi insignia on his office […]
View ArticleKent group will be one of the first to travel to Holy Land during the pandemic
Rabbi Rod Meyers and Sally Goodgion are going to the Holy Land during the pandemic. By Brooks Schaefer “It is going to be so different to see the Holy Land […]
View ArticleImmigrant and refugee Barista Training Center opens in Tukwila
Partner in Employment (PIE) – in partnership with Community Corner (formerly Kona Kai) – recently launched its first immigrant and refugee Barista training center in the Tukwila Village. The café […]
View ArticleKent Mayor Dana Ralph releases statement in support of Ukrainian community
On Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement supporting the Ukrainian community, after their country was attacked by Russian troops. The City of Kent has over […]
View ArticleUnity for Ukraine vigil will be held at Kent City Hall Tuesday, Mar. 1
A vigil hosted by members of the South County community will be held at the Kent City Hall Courtyard this coming Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 […]
View ArticleAfter 2 virtual years, Kent International Festival returning Saturday, June 18
An in-person version of the 14th annual Kent International Festival will be returning to the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday, June 18, 2022. This will be the first in-person version […]
View ArticlePride Flag raised at Kent City Hall Wednesday for second year in row
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Kent City Councilmembers Satwinder Kaur and Marli Larimer raised the Pride Flag with United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance – WA at Kent City Hall. […]
View ArticleREMINDER: 14th annual Kent International Festival will be in-person this...
After two years of being virtual, the 14th Annual Kent International Festival is returning to the accesso ShoWare Center this coming Saturday, June 18, 2022. This free, in-person event will […]
View ArticleVIDEO: Kent Chamber luncheon addresses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
On Nov. 3, 2022, the Kent Chamber of Commerce held a Membership Luncheon focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Emceed by Lawrence Garrett of Eight Twenty Eight Consulting, the […]
View ArticleKent Chamber CEO Zenovia Harris honored with Larry Gossett Service Award
On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, King County honored Kent Chamber of Commerce CEO Zenovia Harris with its 2023 Larry Gossett Service Award. This annual award recognizes and affirms an individual […]
View ArticleLocal Rabbi contemplates the meaning of True Liberty as Passover approaches
The Education of True Liberty By Rabbi Moshe Wolff Chabad of Burien Rabbi@Jewishbfw.com Liberty is the core of American life. Patrick Henry’s dramatic speech at the Second Virginia Convention which […]
View ArticleKent International Festival will be Saturday, June 3 at ShoWare Center
The 15th Annual Kent International Festival will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the accesso ShoWare Center, and all are invited. This […]
View ArticleREMINDER: Kent International Festival is this Saturday, June 3
REMINDER: The 15th Annual Kent International Festival will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the accesso ShoWare Center, and all are invited. […]
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