Seattle, WA. (Jan. 29, 2024) – Ezell’s Famous Chicken, a fast casual fried chicken restaurant with 16 locations in Washington and one location in Oregon, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this February. Started by one sister and two sets of brothers from East Texas, today founders Lewis Rudd, Darnell Rudd and their sister Faye Stephens are still active in day to day operations, joined by an extended family of about 300 employees. The family-owned and operated business, which serves up chicken, sides and more made fresh from scratch at each location, first opened its doors on February 3rd, 1984 in Seattle’s Central District after waiting six years for initial funding. Since opening it has gained a loyal fan base, made many famous friends, and has established a strong tradition of giving back to the community.

With the impending drop in temperatures and potential for freezing rain and ice accumulation in the coming days, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) recommends that people minimize outdoor activities and avoid travel when possible, as conditions may be slick and icy.

Today, the Seattle Sports Commission announced Seahawks Legend K.J. Wright as host of the 89th annual awards show, and global superstar Megan Rapinoe as the recipient of the Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award presented by Microsoft.

Jonathan Batista, the pioneering Black Principal Dancer at the Pacific Northwest Ballet, adds another accolade to his illustrious career.

Awarded the prestigious Entertainer of the Year 2023 title by POCAAN, Batista’s triumph arrives a year after his historic elevation as the first Black Principal in the ballet company’s history.

The Seattle Sports Commission announced the initial lineup of award honorees and a special celebration of Washington sports following a year packed with major accomplishments.

Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez was recently honored by Coast Salish Tribal and Indigenous community leaders for her years of public service. The celebration was hosted by the Muckleshoot, Lower Elwha Klallam, Lummi, Jamestown S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribal Nations, Washington Indian Gaming Association, Seattle Indian Health Board, and Huy, and held at the Kraken Community Iceplex – a facility that Juarez successfully advocated be developed in her neighborhood of North Seattle’s District 5.

Today, the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom announced it has purchased the future site of a transformative health center that will serve 8,000 patients seeking care designed to meet the needs of marginalized communities, such as Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ people.

The Vida Agency (TVA), trailblazers in social impact marketing, announced today the launch of Shatter + Forge™, a groundbreaking model for community engagement. Shatter + Forge is a new and better way for companies, government agencies, and community organizations to gather feedback from diverse communities by connecting their voices to the projects and policies directly affecting them.

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A-4-Apple Learning Center, located in Seattle, WA, has been educating, protecting, and uplifting not only our youth but also their families since 1994. 

Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan brings excitement and people downtown to basketball tournament this weekend and pickleball tournament next weekend, launches new pickleball court at the Taylor & 5th Ave Plaza 

Seattle – Bringing people, sports, and excitement Downtown this weekend and next, the City of Seattle, Seattle Parks Foundation, Amazon, and other community partners will host the Seattle Slam Showdown youth basketball tournament and Pickleball for All tournament, part of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP).

Noir Lux Candle Co. has partnered with Starbucks to present an exclusive new collection of candles that launches today at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle. This box set is a part of a community capsule collection and includes 3 handcrafted candles designed to create an enchanting ambiance and elevate cozy moments for coffee and fragrance enthusiasts alike.

A young woman who wants to run free clinics for girls and people of Polynesian descent, a baseball player who designs clothes, a softball player who wants to become an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, and more are among the latest to join the Seattle Mariners Hometown Nine.

The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Ari Groover (TINA Broadway, Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya Hear Me) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Wydetta Carter as Gran Georgeanna and Sarah Bockel as Rhonda.

Rise Above, a Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering Native youth, is hosting an Aug. 19 sports and wellness clinic for local youth with the support of sports hall-of-famers and celebrities.

Today, Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Arts & Music Festival reveals the set times for the beloved festival's 50th anniversary at Seattle Center this September 2 & 3.

The South Seattle Emerald is delighted to announce the appointment of Rosette Royale as our first full-time Managing Editor. Royale is set to join the team on August 14th, 2023. Their hiring marks a significant addition to the already talented and dedicated newsroom.

Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), the not-for-profit Washington-based managed-care organization, has hired Demetria Malloy, MD, MSHS as the new Chief Health Officer/Chief Medical Officer.

The General Baptist Convention (GBCNW) is making a return this summer with its “Unconventional Convention” — and is teaming up with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to bring the tobacco industry to account for its targeting of Blacks/African Americans across the nation with menthol, a key ingredient in its deadliest products. 

Will Willis and Randy Gilbert live by the same values. Connected by their pledge to serve God and the community, the men now regularly organize Red Cross blood drives sponsored by the Tacoma chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.