A King County Superior Court judge delayed a ruling on the sale of the Seattle Black Firefighters Association's historic property until May 12, while plaintiffs allege the sale was carried out in violation of a prior court order and without proper member approval.

Hayden made history in 2016 as the first woman and first African American to run the Library of Congress. Her firing arrived in the form of an abrupt email in the evening hours.

The Honorable Alexis Margaret Herman, who made history as the first African American woman to serve as Secretary of Labor, has passed away in 2025. Her tenure was marked by a steadfast dedication to women's empowerment and diversity, leaving a legacy defined by grace and grit.