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My Emerald Story: A Community Worth Fighting For | South Seattle Emerald
In celebration of the South Seattle Emerald’s eighth Anniversary, we requested group members to share moments in our publication’s historical past that stay particular to them.
by Andrew Johnston
Assist the Emerald create extra “ripples and sparks” all through the group! I’m the writer’s mom and an Emerald founding board member. I’ve lived in Seattle all my life. Over most of these 77 years, the brilliance, range, and fantastic thing about our group lacked a continuing highlight — that was till the Emerald got here alongside. I’ve seen my son and the Emerald workforce sacrifice sleep, well being care, self-care, and higher salaries elsewhere to maintain the Emerald shining a lightweight on our group. I’d by no means ask anybody to make that form of sacrifice, however I do ask to do what you may right now to assist the Emerald as a Rainmaker, or sustaining donor, throughout their eighth anniversary marketing campaign, Ripples & Sparks at Residence, April 20–28. Turn into a Rainmaker right now by selecting the “recurring donor” choice on the donation web page! —Cynthia “Mama” Inexperienced, The Writer’s Mama & Rainmaker
Method again in 2014, I used to be launched to Marcus Harrison Inexperienced at a group occasion on the now-bygone Hillman Metropolis Collaboratory. Presently, the South Seattle Emerald, nonetheless in its infancy, was little greater than Marcus himself. He passionately defined its impetus and the place he noticed it going. We instantly began vibing on group journalism and countering The Seattle Instances and different mainstream propaganda machines that constantly tip the scales of justice in favor of the wealthy and highly effective. I used to be a younger architect with no tangible connection to the world of journalism, however I acknowledged journalism’s energy and was awakening to how this energy was being abused to the detriment of my metropolis and past. I additionally acknowledged the significance of Marcus’ work as a result of it represented an answer, a path ahead, a solution to empower a group of oldsters so usually misrepresented and held down. I left our dialog energized and enthusiastic about this new buddy I had met.
I knew I needed to see Marcus’ dream succeed, however I used to be deeply immersed in my very own design profession again then and my days and evenings had been stuffed with finding out for my licensing exams and dealing full-time. That’s once I obtained the fateful cellphone name that may set me on my Emerald path. I used to be driving house from work when Marcus rang. At that time, we had frolicked a number of extra occasions since assembly on the Collaboratory and had been turning into quick buddies. I might hear the desperation in his voice as I answered the cellphone in site visitors and he made his ask.
“Hey brother, I do know that is tremendous brief discover, however do you suppose you might signify the Emerald at a Seattle Public Library occasion at 6:30 p.m. tonight?” he requested. My watch learn 6 p.m.
He defined that he had double-booked himself and that the library was selling the significance of community-based journalism in our metropolis and that the Emerald wanted to be there. The occasion was a stay radio present broadcast showcasing native media organizations whereas selling low-power FM radio and on-line information reporting. Based mostly on our conversations, he believed I had the eagerness to signify the Emerald’s aspirations and to talk on the advantages of group journalism for five or 10 minutes on stay radio. I used to be flattered, however I’m no public speaker and was not prepared for this. So, sitting on I-5, I needed to resolve how to answer my new buddy’s daring request. I hesitated and thought of methods to politely decline, however this request felt greater than simply some man asking for a favor. His request felt like a doorway or a ladder being positioned in entrance of me, and I felt that this choice might ship ripples by means of my future. I knew stepping up would take effort and dedication, but it surely additionally represented a path ahead, a path towards options, and on the very least, a possibility to assist one man’s try to uplift his group.
So, I swallowed my doubts and mentioned sure to assist Marcus, to the Emerald, and to a group value combating for.
Assist us rejoice our eighth anniversary with our ‘Ripples & Sparks at Residence’ digital occasion on April 28 at 7 p.m. with Ijeoma Oluo, Charles Johnson, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and our personal Marcus Harrison Inexperienced — with the music of Shaina Shepherd and Intisaar, plus Emerald board member Lucas Draper will make a customized cocktail/mocktail with you to get pleasure from within the consolation of your personal house. RSVP right here!
Andrew (AJ) Johnston (he/him) joined the Emerald board shortly after the Emerald’s first anniversary. He’s a South Seattle-based architect specializing in residential and business initiatives. Andrew is an outspoken supporter of Black-led, group-centered media as a solution to converse fact to energy and encourage optimistic change inside communities in want. He’s additionally a passionate volunteer and organizer with Social Justice Fund NW (SJF), the place he’s working to foster a community of BIPOC donors in Seattle and the higher NW space.
? Featured Picture: Illustration by Haley Williams for the South Seattle Emerald.
Earlier than you progress on to the subsequent story … Please take into account that the article you simply learn was made attainable by the beneficiant monetary assist of donors and sponsors. The Emerald is a BIPOC-led nonprofit information outlet with the mission of providing a wider lens of our area’s most various, least prosperous, and woefully under-reported communities. Please take into account making a one-time present or, higher but, becoming a member of our Rainmaker Household by turning into a month-to-month donor. Your assist will assist present truthful pay for our journalists and allow them to proceed writing the vital tales that provide related information, data, and evaluation. Assist the Emerald!
The waiting is almost over! We’re one month away from the the first Seattle Seahawks training camp under new head coach Mike Macdonald. The team has announced the schedule and start times for the public practices, all but one of which will be held at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton. There’s a special scrimmage/mock game at Lumen Field as part of the team’s annual Football Fan Fest.
All training camp practices begin at 1 PM PT except for the Aug. 5 session, which is a “rise and shine!” 9:45 AM start.
Seahawks 2024 training camp dates
Wednesday, July 24 – Season Ticket Holder Day (and their guests)
Friday, July 26 – Back Together Weekend
Saturday, July 27 – Back Together Weekend
Tuesday, July 30 – Kids Day
Thursday, Aug. 1 – Season Ticket Holder Day (and their guests)
Friday, Aug. 2 – College and Alumni Day
Saturday, Aug. 3 – Football Fan Fest at Lumen Field (mock game)
Monday, Aug. 5 – Kids Day (9:45 AM)
Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Mascot Mayhem Day
Thursday, Aug. 8 – Throwbacks Day
As our own John P. Gilbert noted last week, Seahawks rookies report to camp on July 17, followed by veterans on July 23.
Do you want to go to Seahawks training camp? Go to the official team registration site here and follow the steps to get your free (but limited availability) tickets. There is a $15 transportation fee per person to attend the VMAC practices, since fans will be shuttled to the facility. Again, cell phones and cameras are not permitted during practice, but will be allowed before and after.
Paid tickets for the mock game are on sale now and start at an appropriate $12. If you can’t attend, there are YouTube live streams provided by the Seahawks, although don’t expect actual training camp plays and scrimmages to be shown.
Are you planning on attending any of these practices? Let us know in the comments!
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) seized at least two dozen guns in separate incidents, one Friday and another early Sunday. The incident Sunday was notable as it resulted in two people being shot and an investigation that led to an apartment where a suspect was hiding with at least 20 guns nearby.
2 people shot in Chinatown district; dozens of weapons recovered
The SPD stated it is investigating after two people were shot in the Chinatown-International District shortly after midnight Sunday. The shootings led to one man being arrested.
According to a post in the SPD Blotter Monday, an officer located two men shot near 8th Avenue South and South King Street at 12:29 a.m. Sunday. Members of the SPD moved the victims to a secure location as more law enforcement resources responded.
Two men, one is 37 years old and the other is 28, were treated on scene by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) and transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, the department wrote in its online statement.
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Officers determined the shots came from the window of a second-floor apartment nearby. SPD officers found the suspect hiding inside and arrested him.
The suspect, 24, was taken to the hospital for a medical issue not related to the shooting. Once cleared, the suspect was booked into King County Jail on two counts of first-degree assault.
A firearm was located near the window overlooking a parking lot where the victims were believed to be shot. Multiple firearms and firearm accessories also were located inside the residence and seized as evidence upon service of a search warrant, the SPD Blotter post states. The SPD added a photo from the scene to its online post and it contains at least 25 guns it seized from the scene.
The department concluded its statement by saying additional charges may follow as detectives with the Gun Violence Reduction Unit complete their investigation.
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2 guns, ammunition taken by police during operation arrest
SPD officers conducted an operation and arrested suspect in possession of two guns, ammunition, and narcotics downtown Seattle Friday afternoon, the SPD reported in a separate SPD Blotter post Monday.
Officers were in the area of 3rd Avenue and Pike Street at 2:44 p.m. Friday when they located a suspected narcotics dealer. A 26-year-old man ended up getting arrested.
Multiple items of evidence were seized including two semi-automatic handguns, ammunition, magazines, and drugs, the department noted in its online statement.
The SPD post concluded by stating the man was booked into King County Jail for two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and a “Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (VUCSA) Narcotics Sale and Delivery.”
Steve Coogan is the lead editor of MyNorthwest. You can read more of his stories here. Follow Steve on X, or email him here.
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. — Yandy Díaz had a two-run single in a three-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night.
Tampa Bay Rays 4, Seattle Mariners 3: Box score
Ben Rortvedt’s two-out RBI double in the eighth off Austin Voth (2-2) cut Tampa Bay’s deficit to 3-2. Closer Andrés Muñoz loaded the bases with a walk to José Caballero, and Díaz followed with a tough-hop single to right.
Sometimes the hops go your way. This is one of those times. pic.twitter.com/SlGkL5FhPS
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) June 25, 2024
Phil Maton (1-2) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and Pete Fairbanks worked the ninth for his 12th save in 14 chances.
Mitch Garver and Cal Raleigh homered for the Mariners, who are 2-5 on a nine-game trip.
tropiCAL pic.twitter.com/9a4Lz4MAf6
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 24, 2024
Seattle took a 3-1 lead on Garver’s two-run homer in the seventh off Chris Devenski, who has given up homers in three consecutive appearances for the second time this season.
Absolutely, positively CRUSHED. pic.twitter.com/oVknWmhPKm
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 25, 2024
Díaz extended his career-best hitting streak to 17 games with a third-inning single.
Seattle starter Bryan Woo left in the fourth with right hamstring tightness and was replaced by Tayler Saucedo with a runner on first and no outs.
Saucedo made an errant pickoff throw to first that allowed Richie Palacios to advance to third. Palacios then scored to tie it at 1 on a wild pitch, Saucedo’s initial pitch.
Mariners’ Bryan Woo exits start vs Rays early with leg injury
Raleigh put the Mariners up 1-0 in the fourth against Taj Bradley with his 13th homer. The right-hander gave up one run and two hits over 5 1./3 innings in his fourth straight strong outing in which he has allowed four earned runs in 23 1/3 innings.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mariners: 2B Jorge Polanco (right hamstring strain) was reinstated from the 10-day IL and went 0 for 4, including three strikeouts.
Mariners Roster Moves: Polanco returns, rookie optioned
Rays: 2B Brandon Lowe (broken right pinkie toe) and Amed Rosario (facial lacerations) remain out of the lineup. Both were hit by pitches Saturday. … Ace Shane McClanahan (Tommy John surgery) is throwing at up to 130 feet. The lefty won’t return until 2025.
UP NEXT
Seattle RHP Luis Castillo (6-8, 3.63 ERA) and Rays RHP Zack Littell (2-5, 4.20 ERA) are Tuesday night’s starters.
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