Single mother Sherika Moore overcame debt and a low credit score to become a homeowner in May, guided by Young Black Homeowners founder Anzhane Slaughter. Through personalized financial planning, down-payment assistance, faith, and discipline, Moore transformed her financial future, offering inspiration to other Black women facing similar barriers to homeownership.

New York City released over 170,000 pages of documents revealing officials repeatedly misled residents about the toxic air quality levels after the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, just days before the city marks its 25th anniversary.

This Rhythm & News Podcast episode spotlights Emma's BBQ as part of Pack the House, a 10-week campaign by The Seattle Medium, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Byrd Barr Place supporting Black-owned restaurants. Host Christopher B. Bennett talks with owner Tess Thomas Anderson and granddaughter Miceala Thomas about family legacy, restaurant challenges and community support.