Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

HBCU Grads And Employment

Rhythm & News interview with Freddie Allen, Senior Washington Correspondent with the NNPA, about the employment prospects of this year's HBCU graduates. Interview by Attorney Barbara Laners.

Central Area Youth Association - 50 Years

Rhythm and News interview with Joe Staton, executive director at CAYA, about their program. Interview by Attorney Barbara Laners.

Blacks Least Likely To Get Business Loans From Banks

Rhythm & News interview with Chris H. Bennett, chairman and chief commentator of The Seattle Medium newspaper group and the z-twins radio stations, about a new study that indicates Black-owned businesses face tougher challenges than other groups when seeking loans. Interview by Attorney Barbara Laners.

Charter Schools In Black Communities

Rhythm & News interview with NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent Freddie Allen about a call to curb the expansion of charter schools in Black communities. Interview by Attorney Barbara Laners.

Southern University Alumni Association

Rhythm & News interview with members of the Southern University Alumni Association of Seattle about the school and their upcoming scholarship event. Interview by Attorney Barbara Laners.

Sprint/Verizon Refunds

Rhythm & News interview with Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson about refunds that may be due to many consumers from Sprint and Verizon for unauthorized charges on the cellphone bills. Interview by Chris B. Bennett

Financial Predators Targeting Military Personnel

Rhythm & News interview with Charlene Crowell with the Center for Responsible Lending about how some companies are exploiting loopholes in the law to financially prey on active members of the military. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Criminalizing Poverty

Rhythm & News interview with Opio Sokoni about the predatory enforcement of minor infractions against low-income and minority communities across the country. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

African Americans and Asset Building

Rhythm & News interview with Charlene Crowell with the Center for Responsible Lending about the need for African Americans to focus on asset building. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Cierra Sisters: Breaking The Cycle Of Fear For Women With Breast Cancer

Rhythm & News interview with Bridgette Hempstead, founder and president of Cierra Sisters, a breast cancer awareness and support group for African American women, about breast cancer and the work that the organization is doing in the community to empower and support cancer patients and their families. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.