Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

Youth Green Corps

Rhythm & News interview with Chukundi Salisbury, director of Seattle Parks Youth Green Corps program, about a partnership that allows program participants to have access to affordable housing in Seattle Central Area. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Cierra Sisters Health Fair - Skyway

Rhythm & News interview with Bridgette Hempstead, founder of Cierra Sisters - An African American cancer support/advocacy group, about their upcoming health fair in Skyway. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Urban League Job Fair July 2017

Rhythm & News interview with Michelle Merriweather, Vice President of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS), about ULMS' Job Fair taking place on July 21, 2017. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Black Comprise Majority Of Wrongfully Convicted

Rhythm & News interview with Opio Sokoni about a new reporty by the National Registry of Wrongful Convictions that says African Americans comprise the majority of defendants who are wrongfully convicted of murder, sexual assualt and drug crimes. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Seattle Police Audio From Police Involved Shooting Of Charleena Lyles

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) released this audio file of the officer involved shooting of Charleena Lyles. While recognizing that the release of information can be source of tension during active, ongoing investigations, SPD also believes that transparency throughout the investigation of deadly force incidents is essential to maintaining public trust.

The audio file was captured by the officers’ dashcam video system, which was operational in the patrol cars of both responding officers.

Protecting The Rights Of Juveniles

Rhythm & News interview with Martin Luther King County Councilmember Larry Gossett about legislation recently adopted by the council to protect the rights of juveniles. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Every Student Succeeds Act

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. Elizabeth Primas, Program Manager for the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) initiative, about ESSA and its impact on our community. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

2017 Youth And Law Forum

Rhythm & News interview with William Lowe about First A.M.E. Church's upcoming Youth and Law Forum. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Intimidation Tactics Utilized By The Solar Industry

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. Julianna Malveaux about tactics utilized by the solar industry to try to intimiate her. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

AKA Youth Summit

Rhythm & News interview with Brenda Vasser, president of the Seattle Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Dr. Millicent Borishade, vice president of the Seattle Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, about their upcoming STEAM Youth Summit. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.