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RBACast is a way of lifting up voices to change the narrative surrounding South East Seattle. Here, the youth tell their own stories.

RBAC is an extension of Freedomnet, Rainier Beach Action Coalition's (RBAC) community news outlet.

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If you live around South Seattle, chances are that you've heard of the Rainier Valley Food Bank. Making free meals and supporting the community in all kinds of new ways. Listen in while Gloria Hatcher-Mays tells us about the different ways the food bank supports community, the people behind that work, and the rich history of their new building in Rainier Beach! Website: https://www.rvfb.org/ Twitter: https://x.com/RainierValleyFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainiervalleyfb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@RainierValleyFoodBank
We have a new Business Spotlight interview! The cham restaurant proudly serving halal meals in South Seattle! We talked with RBAC's own Nurhaliza Mohamath, and her father Asari Mohamath. The both of them help run Salima Specialties, and they tell us all the goals and how they started such a successful cham restaurant in south Seattle! Check out their website and Instagram to know more about them: Website: https://www.salimaspecialties.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/salimaspecialties?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
The Link 2Lake team has been working for years to raise money, plan, and implement improvements to the Rainier Beach Neighborhood! And today we celebrate their achievements in Be'er Shiva park improvements and beach access! Listen in as we talk with Shannon Waits on how all this was possible, and where things are going next. If you want to know more, checkout the Link2Lake website and Instagram: https://www.rainierbeachlinktolake.org/ https://www.instagram.com/rainierbeachlink2lake/
Were starting a new series of new interviews this year called the Rainier Beach Business Spotlight! We'll be going through the different businesses in Rainier Beach and giving the owners the spotlight they deserve! Kicking off the series is a special focus on Harold Fields and Umami Kushi, which stands as an anchor in the Rainier Beach community. Through our RB Business Spotlight, we delve into the story of Umami Kushi, exploring why it chose Rainier Beach as its home and delving into the vital role of Black-owned businesses in our community. To follow Harold and his business, check out the website: Website: https://umamikushi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umamikushi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
The interview for this month was with Judy Jones and Makayla Miles, two hard workers from RBAC that is leading the work on a street improvement plan called Re-Creating Henderson. If you want to know what plans are happening in Rainier Beach, this is the episode to tap into! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recreatinghendersonstreet/ Website: https://www.recreatinghendersonstreet.org/
There are so many different people supporting and uplifting South Seattle. Listen in as Sam and I talk with Wesley Zheng, an intern over at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service. We talk about the flexible service that ACRS provides, the success stories that have been seen, and how different programs and nonprofits help community in different ways! ACRS resources and volunteering: https://acrs.org/ RBAC home page: https://www.rbcoalition.org/
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RBAC Beach Fresh

Presentations and discussions around nutrition, cooking, gardening and food justice

RBAC Beach Fresh
Welcome to Beach Fresh! In this video, Amanda shares her recipes, tips, and tricks for making a meal on a budget. Learn more about the Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC) and its programs here: http://www.rbcoalition.org/ CREDITS: Host: Amanda Lopez-Castanon Background art: Messiah Fagerholm http://www.seseattlefreedomnet.org/portfolios/messiah-fagerholm/ Intro and outro animation: Kidest Wasihun Video editor: Tina Brigit
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RBAC Farm Stand Fellows

What is it like to operate a farm stand and take part in Food Justice work in Rainier Beach? Join us and find out!

RBAC Farm Stand Fellows
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SE Seattle Freedomnet

Complete library of SE Seattle FreedomNet videos

SE Seattle Freedomnet
Updated opening narration
Five-minute overview of SE Seattle FreedomNet's first 10 years through selected headlines; this version includes a partial narration.
A brief montage of images from the last 10 years of FreedomNet
Tour Of The OnBoard Othello Beet Box
This video is about Rose Street Corner Greeter April 2018
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