What started as a conversation about how a former Minneapolis police officer was held accountable for the death of a Black man ended with a call for Edmonds residents...
Dozens of people attended a “stop the hate” vigil at Edmonds United Methodist Church Wednesday night, standing in solidarity for the George Floyd family.
Floyd, a Black man, died May...
Edmonds United Methodist Church is hosting a community vigil from 7-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, April 21, "to stand in solidarity with the George Floyd family."
According to the church announcement:
“Where...
The next segment of Black in Edmonds will focus on what's happened in Edmonds since the death of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked worldwide protests.
Former Minneapolis police officer...
Listening. Empathy. Understanding. Those were among the suggested next steps for addressing issues raised during a series of online conversations on being Black in Edmonds.
Moderator Alicia Crank on Saturday...
The last of the four-part Black in Edmonds series this Saturday, Sept 19 will recap the last three listening sessions and discuss what should -- or needs to --...
When it comes to being an ally or accomplice to people of color, it's OK to feel uncomfortable and make mistakes. The key is to begin the journey, even...
In a Saturday afternoon event that drew more than 250 participants of all ages, Edmonds Youth for Equality staged a peaceful but vocal march through downtown Edmonds aimed at...
A youth-led protest is set for downtown Edmonds Saturday, Aug. 29 to "support Black residents, recognize racism in our community and take action against it, recognize privilege and educate...
An Edmonds man who allegedly vandalized the "I Can't Breathe" artwork on the Civic Field fence July 14 is scheduled be arraigned in Edmonds Municipal Court Sept. 16 after...
Publisher's note: This story was originally posted on Saturday, Aug. 22. We are reposting it Aug. 24, along with a few others, so that they will appear in the...
The second in a four-part series of "Black In Edmonds," is set for Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. This program features a discussion with elected leadership and Black families....
In the aftermath of the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office decision to not file hate crime charges in connection with the defacement of the "I Can't Breathe' artwork, Edmonds Acting...
Updated with news that Edmonds police have sent the case to the city prosecutor for consideration of misdemeanor charges. And further updated with Mayor Mike Nelson's response to the prosecutor's...
A 69-year-old Edmonds man has been identified as a suspect in the vandalism of the “I Can’t Breathe” art installation on the fence at Edmonds’ Civic Park, and Edmonds police...
The "I Can't Breathe" art installation on the fence at Edmonds' Civic Park, defaced with black spray paint, was restored Tuesday afternoon thanks to the quick work of community...
The temporary art installation on the fence at Civic Park along 6th Avenue North was proposed by Edmonds-Woodway High School graduate Christabel Jamison, who wanted to support conversation in Edmonds about...
Following comments by officials Tuesday regarding rising COVID-19 numbers in Snohomish County, organizers of the Edmonds Rally for Freedom to Support Black Lives have decided to postpone the July...
The community is invited to attend a family-friendly rally to support Black Lives from noon-2:30 p.m. this Friday, July 3 at Civic Field, 310 6th Ave. N., downtown Edmonds.
Starting at...
In a special performance melding karate and theater, members of Edmonds-based Carter Karate Institute of Peace came together Saturday morning on the Edmonds Library Plaza to film a performance...
