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Africatown
Coverage of Africatown in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’
Seattle City Council president Joy Hollingsworth urged Black residents to unite as a powerful political party and discussed the concept of a 'Black budget' to address historically impacted communities. The city is facing a projected budget deficit of $140 million for the 2026 fiscal year. Hollingsworth's remarks sparked discussion on targeted investments and resources.