As Black History Month comes to an end and many of us go back to our normal state of racial and historical forgetfulness, it’s a good time to address one of the more difficult racial issues in America. That is, African Americans’ relationship with other minority groups, particularly Asian Americans and Latino Americans.
Just one soft and sweet balmy day soon? Please? Reading through some columns from previous years there were warm days at the beginning of March.
Let’s get this straight: A recent state audit of Seattle Public Schools uncovered a loss of $1.8 million, which originally financed a non-student program that trained prospective contractors (focusing on women- and minority-owned businesses) to get work with the school district.
The peer pressure is mounting. I’m weakening, losing my resolve. I mean, I don’t want to get left behind… stuck outside the circle… or do I?
Friday evening. I’m home alone on the boat -- a rare treat that I am savoring like my last piece of dark chocolate. The sun is making its way toward the horizon; I’d guess there is about an hour until sunset.
Both have been hanging by a thread, but the news this week is greatly re-assuring: both the Magnolia Farmer’s Market and the Queen Anne Farmer’s Market will open in June for the 2011 season.
Celebrate springtime with The Moisture Festival, Seattle’s Mainspring Event rejoicing in its Eighth Year. Enjoy a selection of comedy/varietè/burlesque performances
It is getting harder to put food on the table, not only for low-income households but for middle-class families as well. Prices have soared lately not just at high-end grocery stores, like Whole Foods or QFC, but also at large chains known for their price competitiveness, like Safeway, Sam’s Club and Costco.
Students from the Queen Anne neighborhood are looking for electronic garbage. The students of various schools are contacting friends and family throughout Seattle, encouraging them to dig through dresser drawers, clear out toy boxes and look anywhere else used electronic devices may be collecting dust.
Fire Station 20 Design Meeting The community is welcome to attend the Seattle Design Commission’s concept review of Fire Station 20 (W. Queen Anne) on Thursday, April 7. Designers will discuss the project scope and initial concepts. The meeting will be held at: Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Boards and Commissions Room, Level L2. For more information, visit: www.seattle.gov/designcommission
Celebrate Earth Day The Scientology Environmental Task Force is spearheading a community clean-up in Kinnear Park on Saturday, April 23rd, in celebration of Earth Day 2011. Tools and gloves are being provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. Refreshments will be on site. Volunteers will meet at the entrance to the lower park level at the end of Roy Street at 9:15 am. For more information contact Ann Pearce at 206-284-0604.
Are you ready — really ready? I was thinking that a few days ago while listening to one of the many experts on television analyzing the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
No matter what Mayor Mike McGinn does, or even if the people of Seattle do vote against replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct with the tunnel, it appears that the state could build it under downtown anyway.
It looks like all five Seattle City Council incumbents — Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, Sally Clark, Tom Rasmussen and Tim Burgess — will seek reelection this fall. It’s a daunting task in Seattle to run against and defeat an incumbent.