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From the Emerald

Journalism Is Not a Crime

Jan 30, 2026

1 min read

Protesters rally outside the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence on Oct. 27, 2021, to oppose Seattle Public Schools' disruptive building-to-building movement of 15 special education educators.

OPINION | After Seattle's School Board Election, Equity and Black Representation Hang in the Balance

Dec 20, 2025

5 min read

OPINION | At the Start of the School Year, 3 Educators Reflect on How We Can Transform the School System

OPINION | At the Start of the School Year, 3 Educators Reflect on How We Can Transform the School System

Sep 06, 2025

8 min read

Cheers to 11 years of community-powered news in Seattle’s South End.

From the Emerald

Cheers to 11 Years!

Apr 30, 2025

Award-winning journalist Florangela Davila will lead the Emerald as its new executive director, succeeding Michael McPhearson, on Feb. 10, 2025.

The Emerald Welcomes Florangela Davila as Its New Executive Director

Feb 03, 2025

4 min read

African Community Housing & Development's Generational Wealth Small Business Conference drew over 60 small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on Dec. 11, 2024.

OPINION | Seattle's Small Business Owners Collaborate to Combat Economic Inequality at Generational Wealth Conference

Dec 19, 2024

6 min read

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