Dr. Quintard Taylor was a legendary scholar of Black history in Seattle and the American West.

He passed away last month at 76 years old. 

We’ll hear about him and his impact from a mentee and a friend.

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Dr. Quintard Taylor was a legendary scholar of Black history in Seattle and the American West.
He passed away last month at 76 years old.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll hear about him and his impact from a mentee and a friend.
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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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Dr. Quintard Taylor was a legendary scholar of Black history in Seattle and the American West.  He passed away last month at 76 years old.   We’ll hear about him and his impact from a mentee and a friend.

In loving memory of pioneering Black scholar Dr. Quintard Taylor

Airports in Washington are getting some extra money, the North Aurora Avenue community wants gun violence addressed now, and a Seattle middle schooler is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Airports in Washington are getting some extra money, the North Aurora Avenue community wants gun violence addressed now, and a Seattle middle schooler is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Airports in Washington are getting some extra money, the North Aurora Avenue community wants gun violence addressed now, and a Seattle middle schooler is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week:

The Seattle Opera had its first Furry Night.

Memorial Day travelers are feeling the strain of high prices. 

And young male Mariners fans are ripping their shirts off at games.

KUOW community engagement director Zaki Hamid and KUOW reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

This week:
The Seattle Opera had its first Furry Night.
Memorial Day travelers are feeling the strain of high prices.&nbsp;
And young male Mariners fans are ripping their shirts off at games.
KUOW community engagement director Zaki Hamid and KUOW reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

This week: The Seattle Opera had its first Furry Night.  Memorial Day travelers are feeling the strain of high prices.   And young male Mariners fans are ripping their shirts off at games.  KUOW community engagement director Zaki Hamid and KUOW reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Zaki Hamid and Casey Martin

Sen. Patty Murray calls for investigation into Sean Duffy's road trip, Meta lays off 10% of its workforce, and Bruce Harrell gets a new job.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Sen. Patty Murray calls for investigation into Sean Duffy's road trip, Meta <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/meta-slashes-8-000-jobs-as-it-pivots-towards-ai">lays off</a> 10% of its workforce, and Bruce Harrell gets a new job.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Sen. Patty Murray calls for investigation into Sean Duffy's road trip, Meta lays off 10% of its workforce, and Bruce Harrell gets a new job.

In loving memory of pioneering Black scholar Dr. Quintard Taylor

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