The City of Seattle honored Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manaway Sr. with an honorary street designation for his more than 40 years of spiritual leadership and community service in the Central District.

The Trump administration is proposing amendments to historic preservation regulations through the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). Critics contend this action would facilitate presidential projects by curtailing oversight under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, recently discussed the organization's significant recognition at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards during an appearance on the Rhythm & News Podcast. Byrd Barr Place, a cornerstone of Seattle's Black community for over six decades, was honored as Best Community Advocate in Education and runner-up for Best Non-Profit Organization, with Dr. Griffin herself named Best CEO/Executive Director in the nonprofit category.