News Podcast | Four activists remember the summer of 2020 Reporter Jadenne Radoc Cabahug shares the stories of Black Seattleites who are continuing to work for equity and police accountability. by Maleeha Syed / February 21, 2024
News Podcast | How Spokane community members revived The Black Lens The newspaper’s future was in question after founder Sandy Williams died. Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the push to get it up and running again. by Maleeha Syed / March 20, 2024
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020
Opinion Seattle Storm dominate WNBA while fighting for Black lives The winning basketball team is a model for sustained and creative political engagement. Will Seattleites follow the players' lead? by Samantha Allen / August 11, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The rights of LGBTQ people As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Samantha Allen / November 9, 2020
Equity A year later, Seattle Children's remains troubled by racism issues Since Dr. Ben Danielson resigned last year, some say the hospital is making progress, but others think the leadership has fallen short to rectify its history with racism. by Maleeha Syed / December 14, 2021
Equity Why Black therapists are hard to find in WA People hoping to find a Black therapist who can empathize with their experiences may come up short in their search. by Maleeha Syed / November 23, 2021
Equity Immigrant Relief Fund opens long-delayed third round of aid The funding attracted over 50,000 applicants in two weeks, but had been postponed due to a number of factors. by Maleeha Syed / October 7, 2022
News Remembering Sandy Williams, the Spokane journalist and Black activist Williams, who founded, published and edited The Black Lens, left an immeasurable imprint on Black media in Washington. by Maleeha Syed / September 21, 2022
News How WA's worst mass shooting isolated Seattle's Chinese Americans The Wah Mee tragedy shook the Chinatown-International District 40 years ago. The ensuing media coverage further traumatized a grieving community. by Maleeha Syed / February 15, 2023