Young Latinos are the forefront of the climate revolution In collaboration with PRX's "The World," KUOW's Esmy Jimenez profiles a Latino resident in South Seattle who is voting for the first time. Climate change is her top issue. Esmy Jimenez
I want my hair to be fully gray. The lives of Black folks should end with dignity As a Black man, these past few months I have thought a lot about dying. More than usual. Ed Taylor
A conversation with one of the last survivors of the 6888th -- the only Black women's unit to serve overseas in WW2 KUOW's Angela King talks with one of the last surviving members of a little-known but important WWII Army unit -- the all-Black women's 6888th, commonly called the Six Triple Eight. Angela King
These Black women got the mail delivered in Europe in WWII. A push is on to honor the 6888th World War Two ended Sept. 2, 1945. And 75 years later, advocates for one special unit are still fighting to get recognition the Black women soldiers who made sure the mail got delivered in Europe. Angela King
Seattle Now: Nikki Blake Chafetz on justice for her nephew, Jacob Blake President Trump visits Kenosha, Wisconsin today, but he won’t be meeting with the family of Jacob Blake. The president says it’s because the family wanted lawyers there. Trish talks with Jacob Blake’s aunt, Nikki Blake Chafetz, about why her family is prepared to fight for justice. Patricia Murphy
Rahwa Ogbe Keshi Habte, Seattle community organizer, dies at 42 Rahwa Ogbe Keshi Habte was an organizer, chef, artist, entrepreneur, and beloved leader in the Seattle community. She passed away on August 28, 2020 at the age of 42. Esmy Jimenez
‘Fierce urgency’ on climate needed, county exec says King County aims to cut climate pollution in half this decade and prioritize the needs of communities of color as it does so. John Ryan
Seattle Now: Pete Carroll shows up Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has coached football for 50 years. On Saturday, he decided it was time to go fully on the record for the mostly Black athletes who've made his career. Trish talks it over with The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. Patricia Murphy
Debating the protests with grandma, a former Black Panther Lifelong activist Phyllis Noble-Mobley joined the recent marches for racial justice, yet questions the strategy to defund police. John O'Brien
King County en route to see record number of shootings in 2020 This year, Seattle will likely a set record number of shootings in the city. King County is also seeing the considerable spike in gun-related incidents. Casey Martin
