Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

This podcast episode introduces a conversation between host Christopher B. Bennett and B. Maurice Ward, a Navy veteran and community advocate, about youth gun possession. Ward's commentary, submitted to The Seattle Medium, examines risks that begin when young people decide to carry a firearm, not just consequences from its use.

The discussion connects to the upcoming Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum, which brings together youth and professionals in law and justice to address rights, responsibilities, and decisions that can shape young people's futures, emphasizing education over fear-driven choices.

This podcast episode from the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast features host Christopher B. Bennett interviewing Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, a Seattle organization that has served the Black community for over six decades through essential services and advocacy for racial and economic justice.

The discussion centers on two upcoming October events: the Legacy in Motion Gala, themed "Unity: Rooted. Rising. Revolution.," featuring a fireside conversation with scholar Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and the Building Bridges Candidate Forum connecting community members with county and state candidates. Griffin discusses the organization's mission and the importance of civic engagement.

This episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast features host Christopher B. Bennett highlighting the Pack the House campaign, which showcases Black chefs and Black-owned restaurants in Seattle. The spotlight is on Osteria La Spiga, a Capitol Hill restaurant that has served northern Italian cuisine since 1998.

The episode introduces Sabrina Tinsley, executive chef and co-owner of Osteria La Spiga, who discusses her more than 25 years bringing northern Italian culinary traditions to Seattle. The restaurant is known for handmade pastas and regional dishes emphasizing comfort, sharing, and community around the table.

This podcast episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News features host Christopher B. Bennett introducing Steve Banks, executive director of the Central Area Collaborative, an organization supporting small businesses and equitable economic development in Seattle's Central District. The discussion centers on CAC's mission and its decision to join Pack the House as the campaign's newest community partner.

The episode notes that Pack the House, now in its fourth week, has already featured three businesses—Island Soul, Emma's BBQ and Black Tan Hall—each reporting increased customer activity and visibility. The campaign, which also partners with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Byrd Barr Place, encourages the public to show up, spend money, and return to support local businesses.

A Seattle Medium Rhythm News Podcast episode features Lillian Rambus and Barbara Collins, co-owners of Simply Soulful Cafe, discussing their restaurant's operations and family traditions. Simply Soulful is highlighted as the featured business in the Pack the House campaign, a 10-week initiative by The Seattle Medium and partner organizations promoting sustained support for Black-owned restaurants.

The conversation covers the daily demands of running an independent restaurant, including staffing, bookkeeping, and food preparation, as well as the personal history behind the business. The episode also explains what participation in the Pack the House campaign means for the cafe's continued success.

This podcast episode introduces Seattle's Black Butterfly Awards, an event honoring Black women who have contributed to the city's community through education, healthcare, mentorship, and advocacy, often without public recognition. Created by Charles Tatum Jr. and Carl Copeland, the event will take place Saturday, September 26, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.

The episode features an interview with co-founder Carl Copeland discussing the awards' history and purpose. This year's ceremony will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to Gertrude Peoples, Charlotte Grady, and Attorney Barbara Laners, alongside dinner, music, and community celebration from 3 to 7 p.m.

On this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News podcast host Christopher B. Bennett interviews Michelle Lang-Raymond for a segment on Black-owned coffee shops in Seattle as part of the Pack the House campaign. The episode features The Scene, a coffee shop in South Park founded over three years ago by Michelle Lang-Raymond and her husband.

The discussion centers on the shop's role in fostering community among Seattle's Black residents, who are increasingly dispersed throughout the region. Bennett introduces co-owner Michelle Lang-Raymond to discuss the shop's vision, customer experience, and participation in the Pack the House initiative.

On this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News podcast host Christopher B. Bennett interviews Antoinett Atkins, the Urban League's Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, discussing a Constitution Day march organized by the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and coalition partners. The event, planned for the weekend surrounding the September 17 anniversary of the Constitution's signing, aims to question whether its protections have been fully realized for all citizens.

Antoinett Atkins joins to explain the march's purpose, discuss constitutional rights awareness, and outline plans to convert the demonstration into ongoing civic engagement efforts within the community.

On this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News podcast host Christopher B. Bennett interviews Chef Tay Proctor-Mills Jr., resident chef and cooperative owner of Black & Tan Hall in Seattle's Hillman City neighborhood. The restaurant is highlighted as part of the Pack the House campaign, a joint effort involving The Seattle Medium, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Byrd Barr Place and the Central Area Collaborative.

The conversation centers on Proctor-Mills' culinary background as a Central District native and Franklin High School graduate, his approach to food, and how Black & Tan Hall combines dining with music, art and community engagement. He discusses why he encourages residents to visit the establishment.

This Rhythm & News Podcast episode discusses Tabor 100's 25th annual Captains of Industry Gala, scheduled for Saturday at the Seattle Convention Center. The organization has long supported minority-owned and underserved businesses by providing access to capital, contracts, and networking opportunities. This year's event theme is "Rooted in Justice, Rising in Power."

Host Christopher B. Bennett introduces guest Darci Henderson, a member of the gala's planning committee, to discuss the event's significance, the broader work of Tabor 100, and how supporting small businesses benefits the entire community. The gala will bring together business leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and community members.