https://southseattleemerald.org/community/2026/05/21/massive-monkees-annual-breakdance-battle-is-a-hit-next-year-it-may-not-happen https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/import/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_05.27_MassiveMonkeesDay_byAlexGarland_002-1024x683.jpg B-girl Mel from San Diego shows some moves at the 2023 Massive Monkees Day. While this year's annual event takes place May 23-26, organizers say they may step back from hosting the event next year. https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-05-21/vh7cmdpq/Hocine-Jouini-of-Massive-Monkees.jpeg Hocine Jouini, of Massive Monkees, says the annual weekend breakdance battle may take "a breather" next year. southseattleemerald en 2026-05-21T20:31:00.000Z Massive Monkees' Annual Breakdance Battle Is a Hit. Next Year, It May Not Happen Community https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2026/05/21/column-in-a-time-of-mass-anti-trans-legislation-washingtons-trans-community-refuses-to-disappear https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-05-21/23ak465h/Shutterstock2613213445-via-Vic-Hinterlang.jpg southseattleemerald en 2026-05-21T16:00:00.000Z COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear Reagan Jackson, Voices, Column https://southseattleemerald.org/community/2026/05/20/a-beacon-hill-photographer-focuses-on-the-mental-health-of-the-bipoc-trans-community https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-05-19/knjfdav3/Remy-Styrk-founder-of-Halogen-Project.jpg Remy Styrk created the Halogen Project, which raises awareness about suicide prevention in Black and Brown trans communities. The project offers free, one-hour photo shoots for BIPOC trans and gender-expansive people. https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-05-19/02xpr4mx/Halogen-project-collage.jpg An assortment of photos Remy Styrk took as part of the Halogen Project. https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-05-19/mw7repvy/James-“Taz”-Braddy-photographed-for-Halogen-Project.JPG James "Taz" Braddy, photographed for the Halogen Project by Remy Styrk. southseattleemerald en 2026-05-20T16:05:00.000Z A Beacon Hill Photographer Focuses on the Mental Health of the BIPOC Trans Community Community