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Rachel Belle
Black Washingtonians rejoice as Juneteenth is declared a federal holiday
Learn about the first recorded celebration of Juneteenth in Seattle, symbolic foods served on the holiday, and hear from Rep. Melanie Morgan, the WA legislator who made Juneteenth a state holiday.5 years ago
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New virtual tours highlight Black and Jewish history in Seattle’s Central District
There are several landmarks in Seattle's Central District that have rich history and deep meaning for both the Sephardic Jewish and Black communities.5 years ago
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Exhibit at Bellevue Art Museum questions capital punishment through the tradition of last meals
Oregon artist Julie Green has painted nearly 900 last meals of executed US inmates onto plates, and 800 of them are on display at the Bellevue Art Museum.5 years ago
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With new ‘Wonder Years’ and ‘Night Court’ on the way, why is Hollywood obsessed with reboots?
Why is Hollywood continually standing up rebooted versions of old TV shows and movies instead of creating actual new content for viewers?5 years ago
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Book a $50 million trip to space with a cosmic travel agency
A boutique, luxury concierge and travel service is now booking trips to the International Space Station.5 years ago
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Third-generation Canlis owners on how to keep ego out of the kitchen
Recently, Rachel Belle hosted the very first "Your Last Meal LIVE" at Crosscut Festival, joined by brothers Mark and Brian Canlis.5 years ago
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‘Outer space is like the wild west’: Astronomers worry SpaceX satellites could change the night sky forever
Astronomers say the night sky belongs to everyone and private companies shouldn't be allowed launch satellites into space and light up the darkness without an international discussion.5 years ago
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Seattle restaurants granted one more year of permit-free outdoor dining
Pandemic restrictions have left many restaurateurs in debt, but with seating for outdoor dining and permit fees waived, they can hopefully make more money.5 years ago
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Author of ‘Crying In H Mart’ finds comfort at Korean grocery chain after her mother’s death
In the latest episode of "Your Last Meal," Michelle Zauner explores her relationship with her late mother through the Korean food that bonded them.5 years ago
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In Seattle, ‘sensory friendly’ performances allow neurodiverse kids to see live shows for the first time
Seattle Theater Group and musicians Dan + Claudia have a sensory friendly show later this month, accessible and enjoyable for people with neurodiversity.5 years ago
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Seattle filmmaker says Hollywood wouldn’t make his film unless he replaced his POC cast with white actors
Seattle filmmaker Bao Tran funded his film "The Paper Tigers" through Kickstarter instead of going the Hollywood route, refusing to whitewash his Asian and African American cast.5 years ago
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Why Seattle entrepreneurs are incorporating Mercury retrograde into their businesses
There are three, three-week Mercury retrograde periods each year, and astrologers believe that communication and technology often goes awry.5 years ago
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NFTs are great for artists, bad for the environment
Artists are using NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) to upload digital art to a blockchain and sell it in a digital marketplace. Artists and professors unravel what that means.5 years ago
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Netflix co-creator shares entrepreneurial wisdom: ‘The best time is now’
A serial entrepreneur, Marc Randolph has heard 'That will never work' countless times. So that's what he named his new podcast.5 years ago
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With #vanlife travel exploding, finding a van for summer is nearly impossible
With flights and cruises cancelled, Americans have taken to the road in luxury vans with kitchens and comfy beds. Vans, smaller than RVs, allow for off-the-grid camping.5 years ago
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New book explains why humans evolved to hate exercise and love sweets
Daniel Lieberman studies physical activity and exercise in primitive farming and hunter-gatherer populations to answer questions like, "is sitting the new smoking?"5 years ago
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KIRO 7 TV anchor says she had to change her Cambodian name to get hired
In the wake of discrimination against Asian Americans, KIRO 7's Siemny Kim shared that she had to change her last name to get hired. Ohio's Adora Namigadde was also asked to change her name at her first job.5 years ago
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America’s Chinatowns need our help before we lose a big piece of immigrant history
Chinatowns across North America started losing significant business in January of 2020, before the shutdown, due to xenophobia.5 years ago
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New book ‘A World Without Email’ challenges companies to ditch the inbox
Author Cal Newport says constantly checking our email inbox at work results in low productivity and anxiety. Our brains weren't meant to multitask so much.5 years ago
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Netflix’s popular ‘Bridgerton’ is written by local bestselling romance novelist Julia Quinn
Seattle's Julia Quinn, a bestselling romance novelist, talks to Rachel Belle about why romance novels are often mocked, and about her love of pho.5 years ago
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Yonder Cider allowed to reopen while it awaits crucial Seattle council vote on garage businesses
Greenwood's Yonder Bar has been allowed to reopen, while awaiting a vote from city council on a bill that would loosen land rules.6 years ago
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Seattle’s QueenCare is teaching young Black women how to be entrepreneurs
When you spend money on skin products at QueenCare, you're helping to fund its nonprofit, the Life Enrichment Group, that mentors young Black women.6 years ago
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Celebrating 100 episodes of ‘Your Last Meal’ with three 100-year-old women
For the 100th episode of Rachel Belle's James Beard Award nominated podcast, 'Your Last Meal,' she interviewed three 100-year-old Seattle area women about life, food and last meals.6 years ago
