By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium In his inaugural address as the newly appointed president of the University of Washington, Dr. Robert J. Jones delivered...

The United States federal government is currently in a state of shutdown, with negotiations on Capitol Hill failing to secure a spending agreement to resume operations. This follows the longest shutdown in history, which persisted for 35 days and resulted in an estimated $3 billion loss in GDP.

Seattle natives Mary Wideman-Williams and Marquinta Obomanu have launched SistahBoss, a leadership initiative aimed at empowering Black women through mentorship, coaching, and workshops. Established in 2023, the program seeks to enhance leadership skills and foster community among Black women, addressing the historical exclusion from decision-making spaces.