Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

Community Potpourri interview with Michelle Merriweather, President/CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, and Sakara Remmu, project manager for the Demand to be Counted 2020 Census Project for Washington state, about the 2020 Census and the need for African Americans and other underserved communities to participate.

Rhythm & News interview with Dwane Chappelle, Director of the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) about the Seattle Promise Program, and the deadline for Seattle High School seniors to apply for the program and attend college for up to two years for free.

Rhythm & News interview with NNPA Senior Correspondent Stacy Brown about Serena Williams building of schools in Jamaica and Africa. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News interview with Hazel Edney, editor in chief of the Trice Edney News Wire, about Rev. Jesse Jackson criticism on Democratice presidential candidates that have recently launched their campaign. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News interview with William Lowe, Leroy McCullough and Rev. Margaret Spearmon about First A.M.E. Church fo Seattle's upcoming cross-cultural event of the local African and African Americans commuities. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News interview with Zola Mumford, curator for the Seattle Black Film Festival, about the call for submissions for the 2020 festival. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News interview with Charlene Crowell with the Center For Responsible Lending about the University of Phoenix's $191 Million Settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for allegations of marketing misrepresentations. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News interview with David Sarju of Rainier Scholars - a local program that offers a pathway to college graduation for hard-working, low-income students of color by providing access to transformative educational opportunities beginning in the 4th grade - about their program and enrollment for their next cohort of students.

Rhythm & News interview with Franklin High School Girls Basketball Coach Tavar Proctor about the resurgence of the program. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News interview with Hazel Edney, editor in chief of the Trice Edney News Wire, about the 2020 Black Agenda. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.