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From film kits and lesson plans to the building blocks of a customized Learning Plan-texts, student tasks and teaching strategies-our resources will help you bring relevance, rigor and social emotional learning into your classroom-all for FREE.

Not sure where to begin? Get to know our Social Justice Standards, anchor standards and age-appropriate learning outcomes divided into four domains-Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action. The Standards provide a common language and a road map for anti-bias education at every grade level.

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Ms. Kappers, Blanchet's French teacher and French Club advisor shares a list of some of our very prolific and wonderful black Francophone authors, many of them from the Americas.

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Black History Month Playlist by the National Museum of African American Music

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Why is Black History Month in February? 

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February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice.

Black History Month has become one of the most celebrated cultural heritage months on the calendar, said LaGarrett J. King, an associate professor of social studies education at the University of Missouri.

Schools and businesses offer Black-history-themed meals, lectures, plays and quizzes while major brands roll out clothing, television specials and content for consumers, which can sometimes come off as tone-deaf, particularly when presented without context.

King, founding director of the CARTER Center for K-12 Black History Education, said some educators use Black History Month to "disrupt the official narrative," but many "teach Black history from a white-centered perspective."

Many American public schools offer only sanitized versions of slavery and the civil rights movement, along with biographies of a handful of figures who are "palatable to white audiences," King said. Some offer inaccurate or inappropriate lessons such as slavery reenactments.
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Experts said understanding Black history and learning more about systemic racism is essential as our country faces backlash to civil rights activism such as the George Floyd protests.

Here's what you need to know about Black History Month and how to celebrate appropriately:

Who started Black History Month?

Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," developed Black History Month. Woodson, whose parents were enslaved, was an author, historian and the second African American to earn a Ph.D. at Harvard University.

He recognized that the American education system offered very little information about the accomplishments of African Americans and founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
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In 1926, Woodson proposed a national "Negro History Week," which was intended to showcase everything students learned about Black history throughout the school year, King said.

It wasn't until 1976, during the height of the civil rights movement, that President Gerald Ford expanded the week into Black History Month.

Why is Black History Month in February?

Woodson chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass, a famed abolitionist who escaped from slavery, and President Abraham Lincoln, who formally abolished slavery.

Feb. 1 is National Freedom Day, the anniversary of the approval of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865. Richard Wright, who was enslaved and became a civil rights advocate and author, lobbied for the celebration of the day, CNN reported, citing the National Constitution Center.

Although the day is not a federal holiday, President Harry Truman recognized National Freedom Day in 1949 and urged citizens to pause to contemplate its significance.

Why is Black History Month important?

Woodson believed it was essential for young African Americans to understand and be proud of their heritage.

"Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history," he said.
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Before the country can move past racial harm, there needs to be "truth, then accountability and then maybe reconciliation," said Dionne Grayman, who trains schools to have difficult conversations about race.

Failing to understand the history of race and racism and a strong desire to overlook the worst aspects of racist violence in the United States has fueled resentment toward civil rights activism, said Dan Hirschman, an assistant professor of sociology at Brown University in Rhode Island.

That resentment is cultivated by groups including right-wing media and white supremacists, he said.

For example, Hirschman said he sees calls to move past the storming of the Capitol last month. He warned that achieving racial progress, such as electing Joe Biden as president, can trigger an immense backlash.

"We have to sort of assume that's going to happen and try to work to make sure it doesn't," he said.

Hirschman said the outpouring of support, particularly from white Democrats, for the Black Lives Matter movement during the nationwide racial justice protests in the wake of Floyd's death was a positive step toward recognizing more enduring forms of structural racism.

Like the protests, Black History Month provides an opportunity to center the curriculum and broader public conversation on these issues, but it shouldn't be the only moment to do so, Hirschman said.
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Power, oppression and racism

Black agency, perseverance and resistance

Africa and the African diaspora

Black joy and Black love

Black identities - other than heterosexual, Christian, middle-class Black men

Black historical contention and the problematic aspects of Black history

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Here's how to celebrate Black History Month

The theme of Black History Month 2021 is "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity," chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

Many institutions, including the ASAALH and the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, offer digital programming for those celebrating at home.

The NAACP offers guidance for businesses on the best way to honor Black History Month.

King suggested blackpast.org, Black History 101 Mobile Museum and the books "A Black Women's History of the United States" and "From Slavery to Freedom" as resources for those looking to learn more about Black history.
Follow N'dea Yancey-Bragg on Twitter: @NdeaYanceyBragg List: Looking for books about racism? Want the real truth about slavery? Try these books, movies for kids, adults and teachers Experts suggest these must-read titles for adults and kids 8 great children's picture books for Black History Month
King emphasized that educators should "teach Black history from Black perspectives." He offered seven guiding principles for educators to explore when teaching Black history:

One area to focus on is getting "an accurate understanding of Reconstruction," the period after the Civil War, to help Americans better understand "contemporary forms of racialized violence like mass incarceration," Hirschman said.

He said it's important to recognize the many ways racism is baked into America's foundational systems.

"It's definitely deeply worked into the structure of the country," he said.

Grayman, a staff developer at Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility in New York City, said teaching Black history should go beyond the month of February. A former English teacher, she suggested including more Black authors such as James Baldwin into the literary canon.

"The historical contributions of Black people need to be integrated into the curriculum," Grayman said.

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Why is Black History Month in February? How do you celebrate? Everything you need to know.

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February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. Black History Month has become one of the most celebrated cultural heritage months on the calendar, said LaGarrett J.

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Black Lives Matter at School Week + Catholic Schools Week

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Director of Campus Ministry, Rachel Longest, shares a thoughtful reflection on the intersection of this special week. Click on the February 1 track.

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Each morning we begin in prayer, from wherever we are. These reflections, prayers, and meditations help to center us and give us a moment to gather ourselves for the day ahead.

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Each morning we begin in prayer, from wherever we are. These reflections, prayers, and meditations help to center us and give us a moment to gather ourselves for the day ahead.

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A Code Switch Playlist For Black History Month

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Black History Month is here, and it's the perfect time to listen to Code Switch! We've got episodes all about the hidden heroes and buried history of black America. To help you dive right in, check out our new playlist. It's got stories on everything from sports activism, to the Black Panther Party, to one woman's fight for respect that went all the way to the Supreme Court. So as you grind through the middle of winter, listen to our recommendations to be inspired, enlightened and moved. If you want to learn about.... The first enslaved Africans in the United States
Four hundred years ago, a ship landed on the coast of Jamestown, Va. According to John Rolfe, a businessman at the small British settlement, the ship wasn't carrying much. But the truth was, within the ship were the first enslaved Africans to arrive in the United States. We went to Jamestown to learn the hidden history of the people on that boat in '20 And Odd. Negroes'.
How black athletes transformed sports activism
Colin Kaepernick kneeled to protest police brutality. Muhammad Ali spoke out against the Vietnam War. Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists to condemn racial inequality. In sports leagues made up most of white owners and coaches, the pressure for athletes to "stick to sports" is strong. But despite attacks on everything from their intelligence to their patriotism, black athletes continue to speak out. Hear more about folks who have refused to "shut up and dribble": A Thousand Ways To Kneel And Kiss The Ground.
Artists illuminating queer history
The history of LGBTQ+ black Americans is one of marginalization and resistance, isolation and community. At an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, queer and trans black artists illuminated these often suppressed stories, making dreamlike sculptures, performances and films. In this episode, marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, we uncover the magic of black queer history through art: Some Of The People Knew Magic.
How the assassination of MLK changed the Black Panther Party
It was April 6, 1968 - two days after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. As mourners planned his funeral in Atlanta, the Black Panther Party was busy making plans of their own in Oakland. That night, the members of the party ambushed police officers who were patrolling a house in West Oakland. During that confrontation, police shot and killed an unarmed 17-year-old who had recently been recruited to the Black Panthers. The incident drew widespread attention, leading the Black Panther Party to expand across the country in the weeks that followed. To find out more about this transformative event, listen to: The Road To The Promised Land, 50 Years Later.
Housing segregation's past and present
You've heard us say it before, and you'll hear us say it again: #HousingSegragationInEverything. That's because much of what we talk about on Code Switch can be traced back to where we live - or more accurately, where some Americans were allowed to live. For a discussion about racial discrimination in housing, its continued influence on...well, everything, and a look back at the Fair Housing Act, make sure to listen to: Location! Location! Location!
The woman who refused to be disrespected
Enter a courtroom and you'll hear honorifics like "Mr.," "Mrs." and "Miss". You have Miss Mary Hamilton to thank for that. During a time when white people regularly reserved courtesy titles for other whites only, Mary Hamilton refused to answer questions on the witness stand until she was addressed with the same honorific given to white women. Her case eventually reached the Supreme Court and changed the way courts behave to this day. To learn more about her, check out: Disrespect To Miss-Respect.
One of the most well-attended lynchings in U.S. history
In 1934, a 23-year-old farmhand named Claude Neale was lynched in Marianna, Fla. Thousands of people from nine southern states participated in his murder, but no arrests were made, and Neale's story went largely untold for decades. Poet Lamar Wilson and journalist Ben Montgomery were committed to changing that. A Strange And Bitter Crop is about growing up in a place that's haunted by a violent history - and the continued trauma of ignoring the past.
Activists fighting racism outside of the United States
Anti-blackness exists around the world. In Colombia, one of the most enduring and recognizable characters on TV was portrayed by a white actor in blackface. The character, Soldado Micolta, had a heavy accent and a habit of mispronouncing words. When activists began to condemn the character, it ignited a national conversation about racism in the country. It also brought attention to the racist stereotypes and media portrayals Afro-Colombians face. To educate yourself more about this, listen to: Twenty-First Century Blackface.
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The legacy of storytelling in African-American history

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February is black history month, and that means we're putting some extra focus on some of the major historical contributions black Americans have accomplished. From Phillis Wheatley's first published poem to the Harlem Renaissance to modern poets like Khadijah Queen , black poets have brought (and continue to bring) rich, powerful, and lasting work to the field. To celebrate that, we've made a list of 10 powerful poems to enjoy-for black history month and beyond.

Melvin Dixon was one of the first poets to explore the complexities of blackness and queerness. "As white gays deny multiculturalism among gays, so too do black communities deny multisexualism among their members. Against this double cremation, we must leave the legacy of our writing and our perspectives on gay and straight experiences," at the Third National Lesbian and Gay Writers Conference. His poem "Heartbeats," mimics the rhythm of a heartbeat while it provides intimate flashes of his struggles.

MacArthur Fellow, former poetry editor for New York Times Magazine , and multi-award-winning author, Terrence Hayes ' poetry contemplates pop culture, race, music, and masculinity through strong emotions and images. His poem, "We Should Make a Documentary About Spades" turns a deck of cards into a time machine, bringing the reader from college dorms to slave ships and creating microcosms within each nuance of the game.

Award-winning poet and playwright Khadijah Queen builds a rolling, rhythmic tide in this contemporary poem. " __________ my loved blacknesses & some blacknesses I knew" is jam-packed with meditations on pop culture, beauty, masculinity, income inequality, and so much more. "when I would get home sometimes there might be food / sometimes just blackness I could live on / which I love," she writes.

Best known as the leader of the Harlem Renaissance , Langston Hughes ' work focuses on the lives of working-class black Americans-painting pictures of struggle, joy, laughter, and music. The 1935 poem "Let America Be America Again," remains evergreen, as Hughes represents not just African Americans but all minority groups as he describes how the American Dream of freedom and equality is just out of reach. " O, let America be America again- / The land that never has been yet- / And yet must be-the land where man is free. / The land that's mine-the poor man's, Indian's, Negro's, ME- / Who made America, / Whose sweat and blood, whose faith and pain, / Whose hand at the foundry, whose plow in the rain, / Must bring back our mighty dream again," he writes.

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February is black history month, and that means we're putting some extra focus on some of the major historical contributions black Americans have accomplished. From Phillis Wheatley's first published poem to the Harlem Renaissance to modern poets like Khadijah Queen , black poets have brought (and continue to bring) rich, powerful, and lasting work to the field.

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Black Catholic History Month

On July 24, 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. Two commemorative dates fall within this month, Saint Augustine's Birthday (November 13) and Saint Martin de Porres' Feast Day (November 3). During the month of November, which marks a time when we pray for all saints and souls in loving remembrance, we take time to recall in a special way the saints and souls of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Black Faith Matters

Watch this short documentary called "Black Faith Matters" that sheds light on the Black Catholic experience. Through the eyes of Dr. Ansel Augustine, the Psalm 119 Step Team (young adults that have performed with Dr. Augustine), Ms. Pearl Dupart, and Deacon Allen Stevens; we see how this experience of Black Catholicism is a "gift to the church" as Sr. Thea Bowman said to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. You can also find more information on the documentary website.

Seattle University, Immaculate Conception Parish, and the Black Catholic Advisory Circle

Did you know that Immaculate Conception Church is the oldest standing Catholic Church in Seattle? The parish was founded by the Jesuits alongside a school (that would eventually become Seattle University) in 1891, and was originally a chapel in the Garrand Building on campus. The church was built in its current location in 1904, and was declared a Historical Landmark by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board in 1974. Immaculate Conception was a Jesuit parish until 1929, when the administration of the parish was transferred to the Archdiocese of Seattle. Today our partnership continues as Immaculate Conception Church is the host of our university's annual Mass of the Holy Spirit each Fall.

Since 2020, Seattle U Campus Ministry has been partnering with leaders at Immaculate Conception and the Black Catholic Advisory Circle to celebrate Black Catholic History Month. To connect with the Black Catholic Advisory Circle, and receive their newsletter, please email: bcacseattle@gmail.com

Black Catholic History is Catholic History

Some people forget that Christianity did not originate in Europe and even express surprise when they learn that Black Catholic History began in the Acts of the Apostles (8: 26-40) with the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch by Philip the Deacon. This text is important for several reasons. First, it chronicles the conversion of the first Black African in recorded Christian history. Second, the text suggests that the man was a wealthy, literate, and powerful emissary of the Nubian Queen and also a faithful, practicing Jew prior to his baptism. Clearly, he was not an ignorant heathen. Third, the Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion predates the conversions of Saints Paul and Cornelius. Most significantly, many cite this conversion as the very moment when the church changed from a Hebrew and Hellenist community to the truly Universal and Catholic Church.

Black Catholics trace their faith history back to Christian antiquity long before other nations heard the "Good News." Christian Africa was indeed a "leading light" in early Christendom. Black Catholics point to three popes who were born in Africa: Saints Victor I, Melchiades, and Gelasius I. All three shepherded the early church through tough and tumultuous times in history. Black Catholics claim many Black Saints like Saints Cyprian, Zeno, Anthony of Egypt, Moses the Black, Pachomius, Maurice, Athanasius, Pisentius, Mary of Egypt, Cyril of Alexandria, Monica of Hippo, Augustine of Hippo, Perpetua, Felicitas, and Thecla. Some of these mystics, monastics, ands, martyrs literally made the church what it is today.

Not many people know that King Nzinga-a-Nkuwu Mbemba (Afonso the Good) of the Kongo and his subjects made their profession of faith thanks to the work of Portuguese missionaries in the 1490s or that Pope Leo X consecrated the king's son, Henrique, Titular Bishop of Utica in 1518. Bishop Henrique was the first native bishop of West Africa. However, he died in 1531. The Congolese Church and the hopes for an indigenous clergy died with him. Finally, the genocidal slave trade killed true evangelization in sub-Saharan Africa for several centuries.

Black American Catholic History

We cannot examine the history of Black American Catholics without acknowledging the horrific crimes and sins of chattel slavery, and the Catholic Church's complicity in the sin of slavery. American Catholics, including clergy and religious orders including the Jesuits, owned slaves and participated in the slave trade. Read more about the history of Black American Catholics from the National Black Catholic Congress and read about the Slavery, History, Memory and Reconciliation Project from the Jesuits further on this page.

In the midst of a system of slavery, the French and Spanish missionaries ministered to their free and enslaved African population within their respective colonies. This ministry laid the foundation for Black Catholic communities within the United States, i.e. Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Saint Augustine, Florida. It is important to note that many African-American Catholics cherish a certain Peruvian Dominican, Saint Martin de Porres, the only Black Saint from the Western Hemisphere to date.

Tragically, the American Catholic Church did not seriously commit its time and resources to minister to the African-American population during the ante-bellurn or post-bellum periods. Catholic churches and many religious orders remained segregated and closed to African Americans. In spite of insuperable obstacles and opposition, African-American Catholics created a remarkable movement of faith and evangelization. Many courageous people played pivotal roles within church history like Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Mathilda Beasley, Daniel Rudd, and the Reverend Augustus Tolton. They witnessed their faith, ministered to their people, and left lasting legacies in the face of prejudice, ignorance, and indifference. One cannot read their stories without feeling tremendous joy, sorrow, and inspiration. They are truly heroic accounts!

There are currently six African American Catholics who are on the road to officially being recognized as saints in the Catholic Church. Their stories offer us glimpses of holiness, courage, resilience, creativity, and joy in the face of grave injustice. Read more about these holy men and women, as well as other renouned Black Catholics on the National Black Catholic Congress Website.
text on history adapted and edited from information on Black Catholic History Month hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. Images in banner are from Immaculate Conception Church and Seattle University, all photos taken by Seattle University photographers.

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On July 24, 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. Two commemorative dates fall within this month, Saint Augustine's Birthday (November 13) and Saint Martin de Porres' Feast Day (November 3).

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Oprah Magazine highlights Black authors, little known Black history facts and figures, Black bookstores and more

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Dr. Ben Danielson will be the featured guest speaker for the UWNURF Diversity Lecture Series. Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30pm, via zoom.

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September 8, 2021
NURF Diversity Lecture Series
The UW Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF) presents: "The Pathologizing of ..." with guest speaker Dr. Edwin Lindo, as part of its Diversity Lecture Series. Sept. 8, 12-1pm. Open to all.

Please register for this event.

June 14, 2021

Fostering a Culture of Respect and Equity

Dr. Rashmi Sharma, assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) will present "Fostering a Culture of Respect and Equity" at our next core competency series. June 14, 1-2pm, via zoom.

May 25, 2021

Health Inequities in the Asian American Population

Dr. Rashmi Sharma, assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) will present "Health Inequities in the Asian American Population" at the Cambia Palliative Medicine Research Conference on May 25, 8am, via zoom.

May 21, 2021

Pathways to Equity Symposium

The Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium presents its annual Pathways to Equity Symposium on May 21, 8:30am-12:30pm. This year's symposium, "Racial Justice, Health Equity, & Community Engagement" will address the critical role of racial justice in health equity and the roles of community engagement in cancer care and cancer health equity. Keynote speaker is Edith Mitchell, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Register for this free, virtual event.

May 4, 2021

Asian American and Pacific Islander Racism: Past, Present, and A Brighter Future

The UW Faculty Council on Multicultural Affairs recently hosted: Asian American and Pacific Islander Racism: Past, Present, and A Brighter Future, which is available to view on their website, along with suggested readings.

March 1, 2021

Diversity Lecture Series

Dr. Daniel Solorzano (Professor of Social Science and Comparative Education, UCLA) will present "Using the Race Tools of Microggressions and Microaffirmations to Examine Everyday Racism in Academic and Social Spaces" on March 1, 6:30-7:30pm, via zoom. Please register for this event.

February 27-March 3, 2021

Black Men in White Coats

In honor of Black History Month, The University of Washington Health Sciences Library, in partnership with UW School of Medicine Faculty Affairs; UW Graduate Medical Education; UW SOM Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs; and UW SOM Office of Healthcare Equity are screening the documentary " Black Men in White Coats " (Feb. 27 - Mar. 3). On Mar. 3rd, 5:00 pm, they are hosting a virtual Q & A and a panel discussion for faculty, staff, and students to discuss the film with Dr. Dale Okorodudu, Founder and Executive Producer of Black Men in White Coats.

February 25, 2021

Solidarity Week Series Lecture

Please join UWSOM LMSA and the Gold Humanism Honor Society in their solidarity week series lecture: "Disparities in Diabetes Care in LatinX patients," with speakers Drs. Lorena Alarcon-Casas Wright and Nathalie Jimenez. Feb. 25, 6:30pm (Zoom: 9671122605 passcode: solidarity)

February 22, 2021

Black History Month Lecture

Dr. Ben Danielson will be the featured guest speaker for the UWNURF Diversity Lecture Series. Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30pm, via zoom.

January 21, 2021

"Philanthropy & Advancing Racial Equity" (Virtual Panel). 6pm. Registration required.

January 18, 2021

"Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble: Community Rally and March" (socially distant). Rally begins at 11am, March begins at 12:30pm. Garfield High School. March and Rally information.

January 11, 2021

"I Didn't Know What to Say"

A workshop on how to respond to racism, discrimination, and microaggressions using the OWTFD (Observe/Why?/Think/Feel/Desire) approach.

Presenter:
Sylk Sotto, MBA, MPS, EdD
Indiana University

Monday, January 11, 2021, 6:30-7:30 PM PST, via zoom

Please RSVP for this workshop

Biography

Dr. Sotto serves as the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Development, and Diversity in the Department of Medicine. Her scholarship and research centers on (in)equity in academic medicine. She co-chairs IUSM's Diversity Council and serves in numerous institutional committees. As a long-time leader in higher education and academic medicine, her involvement at the national level includes the Board of Directors and Diversity& Inclusion liaison for the Alliance of Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM)

Dr. Sotto teaches several courses, including Foundations of Clinical Practice in the Spanish immersion program, research ethics, and culturally relevant practices in medicine. In addition, her interests include faculty affairs and professional development; equity, inclusion and diversity; STEM/medical education; and leadership.

Her dissertation focused on the experiences of minoritized/underrepresented faculty in academic medicine, including their socialization, mentoring, and professional development.

Dr. Sotto was born and raised in Puerto Rico.

January 7, 2021

Beyond Economic Mobility: Can Higher Education Advance Racial Equity?

A moderated discussion about the role higher education can play in achieving a more just society in a challenging budget session. Featured speakers include Rickey Hall, Vice President, UW Office for Minority Affairs and Diversity, Washington State Rep. Chris Corry, '04, and Washington State Senator Emily Randall.

Join the conversation.

December 17, 2020

Inclusive Hiring: Recognizing and Mitigating Biases

The DOM Staff Core Competency Series is proud to present "Inclusive Hiring: Recognizing and Mitigating Biases" by Ebonee Anderson, UW Diversity Consultant.

Dec. 17, 10-11:30am, via zoom (link and passcode available on our intranet).

The Core Competency Series is intended to help our employees understand where they fit into the UW and provide a high-level overview of our core business areas (education, research, finance, etc.) Open to all.

December 12, 2020

Racism in Medicine

The King County Medical Society and UW School of Medicine are presenting a free CME virtual seminar addressing socioeconomic, racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare.

Dec. 12, 8am-3:30pm. Register for this event.

December 7, 2020

Climate Change and How it Disproportionately Impacts Communities of Color

Sponsor: UW Network for Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF)

Speaker: Dr. Markus Boos, assistant professor (Pediatrics), adjunct assistant professor (Dermatology) and associate program director, Dermatology Residency

Dec. 7, 6:30-7:30pm, via zoom.

December 4, 2020

Picture a Scientist Virtual Screening

The Department of Medicine is pleased to sponsor another screening of Picture a Scientist, a feature-length documentary film chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists.

Link to the film will be available Friday December 4.

November 13, 2020
Addressing inequities in care for patients with limited-English proficiency and serious illness
Medicine Grand Rounds
12-1pm, via zoom

November 8, 2020

National First-Generation College Celebration

The University of Washington proudly supports the experiences of first-generation students. For the fourth-straight year, the UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses are joining colleges and universities throughout the nation to participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8.

Led by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success, the day is intended to celebrate the success and presence of first-generation college students, faculty and staff on campuses across the country.

Ways to participate.

November 2-6, 2020

Dr. Eddie Méndez Postdoctoral Symposium

The Dr. Eddie Méndez Postdoctoral Symposium recognizes outstanding diverse postdoctoral fellows from throughout the United States who are conducting cancer, infectious disease, or basic science research.

This symposium honors Dr. Eddie Méndez, a physician-scientist at Fred Hutch and cherished colleague and mentor. Originally from Puerto Rico, he died in 2018 from cancer. This award recognizes Dr. Méndez's commitment to cancer research and to supporting early career scientists from underrepresented minority groups.
We welcome you to attend all of these seminars where this year's cohort of nine outstanding postdoctoral fellows will share their science with the Fred Hutch community and beyond.

Nov. 2-6. For more information and to register.

October 23-25, 2020

Picture a Scientist Virtual Screening

The Department of Medicine is pleased to sponsor a screening of Picture a Scientist, a feature-length documentary film chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists.

72-hour screening period available Friday Oct. 23
Register for the link to the screening room.
October 22, 2020

Global health and social justice discussion with the founders of Partners in Health

Free virtual event. Watch the award-winning documentary Bending the Arc and then join the founders of Partners in Health on Thursday, Oct. 22, 4pm PT for an inspiring panel discussion at the intersection of global health and social justice. In this session you will meet Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Ophelia Dahl and Dr. Paul Farmer, the founders of Partners in Health, a nonprofit social justice organization with deep experience in treating infectious disease outbreaks globally, including COVID-19. Partners in Health is the subject of the best-selling book Mountains Beyond Mountains and the award-winning documentary Bending the Arc from executive producers Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Damon & Heidi Lindelof. The event will be moderated by Tabitha Jackson, director of The Sundance Film Festival.
Register for this event
October 15, 2020

The role of advocacy: moving the needle towards health equity

Presenter: Dr. Lily Cervantes ( view bio)
Oct. 15, 5pm, via zoom

October 14, 2020

HMC Ethics Forum

"When Race/Racism is the Elephant in the Room: How to Bring up Race in Therapeutic Conversations and Not Come Undone."

Speakers: Sherronda Jamerson and Robert Lewis

October 16, 2020

Latinx and CKD: Inequities and Culturally Tailored Interventions

Presenter: Dr. Lily Cervantes ( view bio)

8am, via zoom

Medicine Grand Rounds
Oct. 16, 12-1pm, via zoom

" Dialyzing the Undocumented: Driving policy with data"

Lilia Cervantes, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine and Office of Research, Denver Health, Denver, Colorado
Division of General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado Medical Anschutz Campus, Aurora, Colorado

Biography

Dr. Cervantes received her medical degree and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her background as a first generation Latina directly informed her deep commitment to becoming a physician as well as her community service, programs, health policy activism, and research focused on promoting social justice in medical education and health equity. Dr. Cervantes has worked as a hospitalist physician at Denver Health, the safety-net hospital for the city of Denver for over 12 years and has dedicated her career to both creating a healthcare workforce that is diverse as well as conducting research to improve person-centered and clinical outcomes among undocumented and documented Latinx patients on dialysis. The catalyst for her interest in improving outcomes for Latinx patients with chronic kidney disease was a former undocumented Latina patient with kidney failure who struggled with emergency dialysis (dialysis in the emergency department when critically ill) and ultimately died. Funded by the RWJF, the Doris Duke Foundation, and the NIH, Dr. Cervantes demonstrated the worse outcomes of undocumented immigrants who rely on emergency dialysis. In 2019, as a result of Dr. Cervantes' research and stakeholder engagement, Colorado Medicaid opted to include the diagnosis of kidney failure as a qualifying 'emergency medical condition' thereby expanding access to standard dialysis to undocumented immigrants. In addition to her work with the undocumented kidney failure community, Dr. Cervantes is developing culturally tailored interventions that will address the social challenges faced by documented Latinx patients with chronic kidney disease.

December 7, 2020

Network of Minority Health Research Investigators West Regional Meeting

Registration for the 2020 NIH NIDDK Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) West Regional Meeting is now open. The virtual meeting, sponsored by the University of Washington, will be held on Dec. 7, 2020. Deadline for registration is Nov. 2, 2020. This meeting is limited to new NMRI members. To see if you qualify for NMRI Membership, please create an account and complete an enrollment form on the NMRI Online System.

September 18, 2020
Geography Matters: Residential Segregation, Race, and Health Outcomes
August 26, 2020

Diversity Recruitment Open House

The Network for Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF) is to delighted to announce it will host a Diversity Recruitment Open House as part of NURF's outreach efforts this recruitment season. This virtual Open House is intended to answer questions for medical students and residents from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged backgrounds who are currently applying to programs at the University of Washington.

The meeting will open with brief presentations by leadership from NURF, the GME Office and the Office of Healthcare Equity to highlight the on-going projects and initiatives to help recruit and retain underrepresented (URM) residents, fellows and faculty.

Panel members will discuss specific actions UW Medicine is taking to strengthen our culture of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion and the resources available for housestaff support.

Prospective candidates will be able to join break-out groups for the majority of the Zoom session, giving them a chance to ask questions about navigating the city, training programs and hospitals. The first break-out sessions will be organized, as much as possible, by specialty, and include applicants, current housestaff and faculty. The second break-out session will include only medical students and housestaff. After the break-out session, everyone will gather for final questions and a quick wrap-up of the evening.

Time: 6:30-8pm (Pacific Time), via zoom

Who: URM applicants from all departments, and current residents, fellows, and attendings from URM backgrounds and allies.

Please register for this event

For questions or comments, contact Nora Coronado.

July 23-September 28, 2020

Race-based caucuses

The UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity is hosting virtual affinity groups and race-based caucuses for UW Medicine employees to have more formalized, supportive spaces to talk, be heard and grieve.

Black caucus
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Dates (Thursday): July 23, Aug.13, Aug. 27, Sept. 10 and Sept. 24.

People of Color caucus
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Dates (Friday): July 24, Aug. 14, Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and Sept. 25.

White caucus
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Dates (Monday): July 27, Aug. 17, Aug. 31, Sept. 14 and Sept. 28.

Staff who wish to participate are asked to join the group that they identify with. Each group will have a facilitator and virtual breakout rooms will be used for discussions. While facilitators will take notes, no one will be identified and the gatherings will not be recorded. Learn more about UW Medicine's new race-based caucuses and affinity groups. Employees can also review this list of resources to help educate themselves on healthcare equity and racism in the United States.

July 20, 2020

How to be an Antiracist

The UW Health Sciences Common Book for this year will be: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.

Please join a free live event with Ibram X. Kendi on Monday, July 20 at 4pm PDT.

Register for this event

2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his renowned book "How to Be an Antiracist" on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. EDT with Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George's Community College. Dr. Dukes is the first African-American woman to serve as president of the College and has 30 years of progressive leadership experience and administrative responsibility in higher education.

Praised as "The most courageous book to date on the problem of race in the Western mind" (New York Times), Kendi's groundbreaking work has provided a major new counterpoint in the national conversation about race in America and resonates in this, our collective moment of reckoning.

Ibram X. Kendi is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, a professor of history, and the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. He is a columnist at The Atlantic and a correspondent with CBS News. He is the author of five books including "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America," which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction; "How to Be an Antiracist"; "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You," co-authored with Jason Reynolds; and "Antiracist Baby," illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky.

June 25, 26, 29, 2020

Race-based caucuses

The UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity is hosting virtual affinity groups and race-based caucuses for UW Medicine employees to have more formalized, supportive spaces to talk, be heard and grieve.

There will be three separate virtual caucus groups:

Staff who wish to participate are asked to join the group that they identify with. Each group will have a facilitator and virtual breakout rooms will be used for discussions. While facilitators will take notes, no one will be identified and the gatherings will not be recorded. Learn more about UW Medicine's new race-based caucuses and affinity groups. Employees can also review this list of resources to help educate themselves on healthcare equity and racism in the United States.

Research Funding through NIH Diversity Supplements

This virtual workshop is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in transitioning to independent researchers. Undergraduates that are interested in attending graduate school in the near future may also attend.

Presentation Overview:

New Eligibility Criteria

Funding for tuition, stipend, benefits & more

Finding a Faculty Mentor and Project

Application Components

Process/Timeline

RSVP for this workshop.

UW Health Equity Conference

Presented by the Housestaff Quality and Safety Committee and the Network for Underrepresented Residents and Fellows, this conference will feature keynotes by Dr. Tumaini Coker & Dr. Russell Migita, and breakout sessions with faculty facilitators from a wide range of disciplines on healthcare equity issues. This is a great opportunity to learn more about various healthcare equity issues from diverse perspectives, meet potential mentors, and help design solutions.

May 27, 6-8:30pm, via Zoom. Meeting ID: 311 782 5083. Contact Nora Coronado for more information.

March 5, 2020

" Advancing Healthcare Equity at UW Medicine"

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Speaker: Paula Houston
Director, Healthcare Equity, UW Medicine

When/where: 8am, Health Sciences T-625 or zoom

February 27-28, 2020

Faculty Workshop: Developing Successful NIH Diversity Supplements

Lynn Morin, an NIH Project Officer, who oversees the review process, presented on how to prepare a successful application, including the new eligibility criteria that was released last year.

What are Diversity Supplements?

Diversity Supplements are administrative grants that tie into existing NIH grants held by faculty. They directly align with the UW Diversity Blueprint, increasing a diverse student body and future workforce. Supplements provide additional funding for research, professional development and academic support (i.e., tuition, stipend and health insurance), with funding available for up to 4 years.

How much support do they provide students?

The average annual cost of hiring a graduate or post-doctoral student Research Assistant ranges from $65-80K. A Diversity Supplement will defray these costs by adding supplemental grant funding, so that faculty can focus on mentorship and research. Grant requests may provide up to 5 years of funding, which includes additional research funds, tuition, stipend and health insurance.

February 20, 2020

" From Policy to Culture Change: Addressing Microaggressions and Macroaggressions in the Clinical Encounter"

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Speaker: Dr. Dinushika Mohottige, PGY-7 Nephrology Fellow, Duke University Medical Center

February 13, 2020

" Race-based Therapies - The Case of Hypertension in African Americans"

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Speaker: Dr. Chinyere Obimba, UW Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine

January 26, 2020

Common Book Author Josephine Ensign will discuss her book, "Catching Homelessness"

She will also include content and ideas from her 2018 UCSF Medical Humanities book, Soul Stories: Voices from the Margins and her soon-to-be published Johns Hopkins University book provisionally titled Skid Road: The Intersection of Health and Homelessness in an American Frontier City--about the history and current situation of homelessness in Seattle-King County. That book includes her oral history interviews of many social workers, nurses, physicians, clergy, and activists in Seattle. This Town Hall event will counter the "Seattle is Dying" narrative and will focus on what works and how people can become better informed and involved.

Where: Town Hall, 2pm
https://townhallseattle.org/event/josephine-ensign/

October 30, 2019

14 Annual Latino Health Forum "Resilience in the Latino Community: Uniting our Voices to Improve Latino Well-being"

Sea Mar Community Health Centers celebrates its 14th Annual Latino Health Forum, a one-day conference event that broadens the discussion about Latino health to include social justice, community partnerships, and strategies to advance healthcare and policy priorities that improve the health of Latinos.

Where: Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, 17620 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188, 8am-4pm

For more information and to register, visit the Sea Mar website

October 18, 2019

Race, Racism & Public Health: A Roundtable Discussion

Ijeoma Uluo, author of the 2019-2020 UW Health Sciences Common Book, "So You Want to Talk About Race," will lead a series of events:

A Conversation with Students, 10am-11am Foege Auditorium (Genome Sciences Building, Room 060)

Public Presentation 11:30am-1:20pm, Hogness Auditorium (Health Sciences Building, Room A-420)

Race, Racism & Public Health: A Roundtable Discussion, 3:30pm-5pm, Hogness Auditorium (Health Sciences Building, Room A-420)

October 14 - November 23, 2019

Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons

The University of Washington Health Sciences Library is pleased to present the traveling exhibit, "Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons" from October 14 through November 23, 2019.

The exhibition celebrates pioneering African-American academic surgeons and their medical and educational contributions to the field of medicine. The trailblazing surgeons highlighted in this exhibition paved the way for the future medical practitioners an opened doors to improved health care for the African American community.

It is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

This exhibit was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.

Location: Health Sciences Library, 2nd Floor

October 10-12, 2019

AAMC Mid-Career Minority Faculty Seminar

This seminar is designed for associate professor level faculty who are members of underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. Attendees will gain many benefits during this new blended-learning program, which will address the specific needs of mid-career faculty from a culturally responsive approach.

Location: AAMC Learning Center, Washington DC

For more information, please visit the AAMC website
The Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA) is willing to share 50 percent of the cost with your department for this conference. If you are interested, please contact Nora Coronado.
October 3, 2019

Healthcare Equity Book Club discussion of "Hunger" by Roxane Gay

Healthcare Equity Book Club selections cover topics that better contextualize and further our ability to address issues like racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sizeism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, gender discrimination, religious intolerance, discrimination on the basis of appearance and other oppressive conditions.

The Healthcare Equity Book Club aims to provide a safe space where attendees can de-stress, gain new perspectives and foster a sense of community across UW Medicine.

Location: 4001 E. Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195, 4:30-6:30pm

June 27-30, 2019

AAMC Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar

The three day Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar brings together junior faculty from across the United States and provides participants with real-world guidance and tools for pursuing career advancement in academic medicine. The seminar will help participants develop key professional competencies that build skills in grant writing and communications, while expanding their network of colleagues and role models.

Location: Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

For more information, please visit the AAMC website
The Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA) is willing to share 50 percent of the cost with your department for this conference. If you are interested, please contact Nora Coronado.
June 4, 2019

Dr. Eddie Mendez Post-Doctoral Symposium

The Eddie Mendez Symposium recognizes six underrepresented minority post-doctoral scholars from across the nation for outstanding research in cancer biology.

Location: Fred Hutch Pelton Auditorium, 9am-2pm

For more information, please visit the Fred Hutch website

May 23, 2019

" Update on Health Care Disparities: 15 years since Unequal Treatment"

Dr. Alicia Fernandez is a professor of medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Her expertise is in health and health care disparities, with a strong focus on diabetes, Latino health, immigrant health, and language barriers.

May 22, 2019

"The clinical, educational, and research infrastructure for the care of vulnerable populations at San Francisco General Hospital"

Dr. Alicia Fernandez is a professor of medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Her expertise is in health and health care disparities, with a strong focus on diabetes, Latino health, immigrant health, and language barriers.

Location: Waterfront Activities Center, 6:30-8:30pm

Host: Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA)/Center for Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (CEDI)

May 14, 2019

"Equity, Diversity & Inclusion"

19th Annual Faculty Development Day

Location: Center for Urban Horticulture, 8:30am-4pm

Speakers: UW Medicine Healthcare Equity Team: Paula Houston, EdD and Pat Dawson, MD, PhD, FACS

Topics for discussion include:

1. The history of racialized medicine

2. The daily impact of implicit biases and microaggressions

3. Skill-building on how to respond to inappropriate comments (from patients, peers, others)

4. Leading change to a more equitable and diverse environment

Sponsor: UW School of Medicine Office of Faculty Develpment

Please register for this event.

May 7, 2019

Health Equity Conference

Learn about healthcare equity and collaborate with executives, faculty, trainees, and students from a wide range of disciplines to improve our health system.

Keynote speaker: Dr. Leo Morales, UW School of Medicine Chief Diversity Officer

Location: Harborview R&T 117, 6-8pm

April 25, 2019

"Understanding Health Disparities and Equity through the lens of Kidney Disease"

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Presenter: Neil Powe, MD, MBA, MPH
University of California San Francisco

March 14, 2019

"Social and Biological Determinants of Kidney Disease in African Americans"

Dr. Bessie Young, professor of medicine (Nephrology), associate chair for diversity and inclusion, Department of Medicine, UW School of Medicine

Location: Health Sciences D209, 11:30am-12:30pm
Science in Medicine Lecture

January 24, 2019

" Race in medicine: What you see isn't what you get"

Speaker: Naomi Shike, Clinical Instructor, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

Location: Health Sciences T625, 8-9am
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds

January 17, 2019

" Why is Jack more likely to become department chair than Jill?"

Speaker: Dr. Molly Carnes
Dr. Carnes is a professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she directs the Center for Women's Health Research in the School of Medicine and Public Health and co-directs the Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI) in the College of Engineering.

Her research treats the influence of stereotypes on cognitive processing as habits, and she mobilizes behavioral change strategies to help faculty in medicine, science, and engineering "break the bias habit".

Location: Health Sciences T-625, 8-9am
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds

January 14, 2019

"Care of and Advocacy for Gender Diverse Patients: Seeing through a Trauma Informed Lens"

Speaker: Dr. Corinne Heinen, clinical associate professor, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

Location: Turner Auditorium, 6:30-8:30pm

Sponsor: UW Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (UWNURF) Diversity Lecture Series

November 6, 2018

"Erased Minorities - The Model Minority Myth & Health Disparities in the API Community"

Speaker: Dr. Jess Guh
Dr. Guh is a Chinese American family medicine provider at Swedish Family Medicine and ICHS Holly Park Clinic. She is an outspoken activist on issues related to race, privilege, class, and medicine. She has worked extensively with organizations about race and diversity, providing services including lectures, workshops, and consulting.

Sponsors: Center for Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (CEPI) | Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)

March 2, 2017

" Reducing disparities in health outcomes: NIMHD agenda on equity "

Speaker: Eliseo J. Perez-Stable, Director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) at the National Institutes of Health

October 20, 2016

" Read the signs? Helping patients achieve health literacy in health care"

Speaker: Dr. Ebony Boulware, professor and head of General Internal Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine

February 26, 2015

" Naming, Measuring, and Addressing Racism and Other Systems of Structured Inequity "

Speaker: Camara Phyllis Jones, senior fellow at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute

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February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

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Born in New Canton, Virginia, in 1875, Carter G. Woodson would never see the first Black History Month. The historian, best known for his 1933 book "The Miseducation of the Negro," recognized throughout his studies the dearth of African Americans in the nation's curriculum.

To stem the tide and bring to the fore those lost voices, Woodson founded in 1915 the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and launched the following year The Journal of African American History.

Seeking to bring even more stories of African Americans to light, in 1926 Woodson founded the first Negro History Week. This was timed in February to coincide with Abraham Lincoln's and Fredrick Douglass's birthdays. It wasn't until 1976 that President Ford extended the observation to a full month - one honoring the contributions of black Americans to this day.

For Woodson, such associations and commemorations provided a kind of "real education" - one that "inspires people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better."
This week and throughout February, the Museum is celebrating Black History Month with a host of new programs, initiatives and experiences:

Uplifting the Black Family: NMAAHC Black History Month Social Media Campaign
NMAAHC's social media platforms will explore The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity, the theme for 2021 selected by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, an organization created in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson-known as the Father of Black History Month. The daily, digital conversation will amplify the museum's Black History Month programming and will share century-old stories, dynamic photographs and items in its collection and family history resources. The public can view this year's Black History Month social media campaign by following @NMAAHC ​​​​​​on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

NMAAHC's Newest Online Exhibition: "Pauli Murray's Proud Shoes: A Classic in African American Genealogy"
This inspirational exhibition, formerly only available to the public through a visit to the museum, has now gone digital. Pioneering lawyer, Episcopal priest and activist, Pauli Murray (1910-1985), is the author of a major African American genealogy work, Proud Shoes: The Story of an American Family. Released 20 years before Alex Haley's Roots, her book is regarded as an early but often overlooked exploration into ancestral connection. In the book, Murray dissects the racial and social dynamics between the union of a free black family from the North and a mixed-race family in the South. The online exhibition features an interactive story map with detailed documents, photos and video of Murray's life and her role as a member of the Fitzgerald family, fighting for freedom and justice in the South and beyond. This exhibition is available for viewing athttps://nmaahc.si.edu/proud-shoes.

Feb. 21-Feb. 27; kickoff Feb. 21 from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. ET
African Americans In STEM Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
In collaboration with blackcomputeHER, the museum celebrates National Engineering Week with the African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. Participants will create and edit Wikipedia pages for African American STEM professionals highlighting the impacts on their communities, nation and the world. The creation and editing of Wikipedia pages will benefit K-12 students and teachers by sharing the narratives of African American STEM professionals, past and present. Participants should create a Wikipedia account before the start of the Edit-a-Thon. Training will be provided for new editors during the kickoff event. Q&A sessions will be available each day for those participants looking to make edits during the week. Admission is free; however, registration is required athttps://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming.

Tuesday, Feb. 23 (program occurs biweekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Artists at Home: School Outreach
Adapted from the museum's summer program, "Artists at Home" is a digital interactive program designed to engage students with hands-on artmaking and conversations about African American artists and different visual art genres. Each hour-long session, led by an NMAAHC educator, encourages participants to make art using household materials and discuss the featured artist work. February's sessions will focus on the works of Wadsworth Jarrell and word portraits. Educators and academic institutions are encouraged to register for this creative program designed for the at-home classroom. This program is for students from grades six-12. Admission is free; however, registration is required at https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming.

Tuesday, Feb. 23; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Historically Speaking: COVID-19 and the Economy
In this program moderated by Michael Fletcher, senior writer at ESPN's Undefeated, panelists will focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy and the African American community. Panelists Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, and Algernon Austin, senior researcher at the Thurgood Marshall Institute, will discuss this economic issue and how the community can prevail with critical interventions. Admission is free; however, registration is required at https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming.

Friday, Feb. 26; 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ET (program occurs every Friday)
NMAAHC Kids: Joyful Fridays
Joyful Fridays welcomes children every Friday in February to create art that celebrates Black joy, history and culture. This special program is inspired by the museum's Joyful ABC's activity book series, which features activities, museum objects and new words based on characteristics featured in the book, A is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book. In its first installment, February's Joyful Fridays will focus on activities inspired by the themes of letters C-F: Creative, Daring, Emotional and Fair. To prepare for the activity, registered participants will receive a list of accessible supplies needed, recommended books and links to online resources in the museum's early childhood Learning Lab collections the Monday before each program. Participants can prepare for this program series by building an at-home creativity kit. This program is for children ages 4 through 8. Admission is free; however, registration is required athttps://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming.

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For Black History Month, we combed through three of your favorite streaming services- Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime-to find a wide-ranging collection of Black history movies that illuminate the breadth and depth of experiences of Black life in America. The vibe here is not the traditional Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King history lesson you're likely familiar with (although both are key figures in the fabric of this country). Instead, we're taking a "Black people are not a monolith" kind of approach that allows for learning yes, but also joy and self-care.

Primarily released in the last decade, these films are both fictionalized versions of true stories like Chadwick Boseman as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in or just good old-fashioned underdog tales like the Sundance Film Festival hit The Last Black Man in San Francisco. We have included inspirational (and aspirational in the case of one Vogue Magazine legend André Leon Talley) documentaries that profile singular artists and historical figures like Toni Morrison, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. And there are even a few out-of-the-box choices from up-and-coming black filmmakers like Janicza Bravo and Boots Riley that reflect the increasing diversity of voices when it comes to today's moviemaking about the Black experience.

Taken together, this roundup of Black history movies offers an often informational and universally entertaining glimpse into the past, present and future. Don't let February pass you by without giving some of these great movies a look!

Hulu

If you have ever been curious about Daily Show host Trevor Noah 's origin story, this documentary is a must-watch. A satisfying blend of humor and thoughtful reflection, the doc details how Noah, born to a black mother and white father, was "born a crime" under Apartheid in South Africa. The film also details how Noah broke into comedy and built an international following before trying his luck in America.

The first woman ever to win an Academy Award for directing, Kathryn Bigelow's most recent crime drama covers race and policing in Detroit. It's not easy viewing but it is a compelling and gritty look at Detroit in the Summer of 1967 with a respectable 84 percent critics approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Director Kate Novak's inside look at the life and career of fashion icon André Leon Talley is joyful from the start. This is a must-watch for fashionistas of all kinds, as Talley's longtime work as editor-at-large for Vogue Magazine has had a legendary influence on the fashion world for the past 40 years. Just seeing his collection of designer capes, his signature frock, is worth the price of admission.

A 1990s pop culture icon whose personal background has been little known until recently, Grace Jones' story in the form of this inventive documentary from director Sophie Fiennes provides an up-close look at the larger-than-life model and dancer. It was a New York Times critic's pick when it was released in theaters. We can't describe it better than Jones who says the movie "was like seeing me almost naked."
Related: 110 Inspiring Quotes for Black History Month: 'Freedom Is Never Given'
Janicza Bravo's first feature film was one of the most talked-about films at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017. (Later this year her much anticipated follow up Zola, which is based on an infamous Twitter thread, will debut in theaters.) It's a dark comedy about a man's troubling unraveling that definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea. But if you are looking for something that feels original and daring, this has both in excess.

Director Tom Shadyac's movie about a young black football star is based on a heartbreaking story. With an offer to play for USC in hand, Banks' life is derailed when he is convicted of a crime he didn't commit. With a solid ensemble cast including Aldis Hodge and Greg Kinnear, it's a heart-wrenching look at the need for criminal justice in America.

This intimate look at the life of the world-famous R&B vocalist Whitney Houston delves into her complicated life and career, and is a delight that takes the viewer on a musical journey through Houston's songbook. It is of course also sobering to hear about her struggles with trauma and addiction that ultimately took her life. The film features interviews with music mogul Clive Davis, her mother Cissy Houston and several others who knew her.

Academy Award-winning writer-director Barry Jenkins' follow up to 2016's Best Picture winner Moonlight is a classic love story meets crime drama. It won Regina King her first Oscar as best supporting actress, and for good reason. It is a gorgeous and moving film that is based upon a novel of the same name by the great James Baldwin.

This soul-stirring concert doc follows Aretha Franklin as she records her best-selling gospel album of the same name in front of a Los Angeles church congregation in 1972. It's thrilling to watch this master vocalist at the height of her powers. And there is even a moment where Mick Jagger shows up. This flick will leave you refreshed and in awe, and probably a bit sad that we've lost such a world-class entertainer, and above all else remind you of the transformative power of music.

With a knockout cast lead by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Fast Color is a sci-fi superhero story about a young black girl who grows up and has to reckon with her special powers. The film is written and directed by Julia Hart, a mom who is an outspoken voice in Hollywood for women directors and for more parent/child-friendly working conditions in the movie biz.

This documentary is a cheery sex-positive romp into the world of African American exotic dancers that will steam up any chilly night. With stage names like Poundcake and Sweet Tea, director Gene Graham takes us inside the personal lives and showmanship of a group of mostly male dancers who love to entertain almost as much as the women who flock to their shows love to shower them with dollar bills. The film won a jury-prize after its premiere at the South By Southwest Film Festival.

Writer-Director Boots Riley's Sundance 2018 hit Sorry to Bother You follows a new hire at a call center who finds success when he uses his "white voice" with callers. Set in Oakland, California, it is a wild surrealist ride that sheds new light on race and class divisions in America. It features a stellar cast lead by Lakeith Stanfield (also the star of Crown Heights on the Amazon Prime list), Tessa Thompson and Danny Glover.

This doc from Timothy Greenfield-Sanders will not only educate you about the impact Nobel Peace Prize for Literature winner Toni Morrison had on the world, it will also introduce you to the funny, lively and truth-telling woman behind all the prestige. And it may just help you finally make sense of those novels you read in high school. The timing couldn't have been more fitting as Morrison passed away while the film was in theaters last summer.
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Netflix

A classic practically from the moment it debuted, this documentary film mainstay defined ballroom culture for a mainstream audience 30 years before the hit FX show Pose became an Emmy-nominated phenomenon.

Through the eyes of House Mothers like Willi Ninja and Pepper LaBeija, the movie provides a dazzling yet hard-hitting look at New York City's LGBTQ community of color as they navigate life in the 1980s. The film, directed by Jennie Livingston,

is included in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for historic preservation.

Actor Will Smith takes on the role of the champ Muhammad Ali in this powerful biopic about his epic life as a boxer, conscientious war objector and American icon. Michael Mann directs with a cast that includes Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight and Jeffrey Wright.

In his concert-like documentary, director Morgan Neville profiles some of the most successful backup singers in the world who have toured with everyone from Luther Vandross to Michael Jackson. The inspiring and enlightening movie features interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting, among several others.

Legendary jazz musician and vocalist Nina Simone had a storied career and a troubled personal life. The film, made by noted documentarian Liz Garbus and with the consent of Simone's daughter, attempts to make sense of Simone's battles with domestic abuse by her husband, the unraveling of her mental health as she grew older and her rise in the international jazz world.

This documentary from John Scheinfeld brings the mythical Jazz legend John Coltrane back down to earth-while explaining his considerable genius, including the making of his seminal album A Love Supreme- in an engaging manner.

This Ava DuVernay-backed documentary takes place in Los Angeles where the once uber-popular dance club Catch One operated. The film, directed C. Fitz, includes interviews with Sharon Stone, Sandra Bernhard and other regulars during the club's heyday as the "Studio 54 of the West" in the 1980s and 1990s.

This PBS Masters documentary celebrates the life and legacy of poet, professor and America's favorite wise woman Maya Angelou. "Still I Rise" is one of her most famous poems. Directed by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack, the film has a whopping 96 percent critics' approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Singer and actress Mary J. Blige flexes her Academy Award-nominated dramatic acting chops as wife and mother Florence Jackson in this World War II era epic written and directed by Dee Rees. This period piece set in the Jim Crow south has an uncanny relevance today, not to mention a stellar cast that includes Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund and Rob Morgan.

Director Yance Ford delivers a personal look at how the murder of his brother, an unarmed young black man on Long Island, upends his family. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, the film is a difficult and gorgeously composed watch.

Accomplished music producer Quincy Jones gets the biopic treatment in this Netflix original documentary directed by Alan Hicks and his daughter Rashida Jones. A joyride through his long and successful career, the movie is a glossy look at a bygone era for blacks in the music industry.

A true-crime-esque look at the life, career and murder of renowned soul singer Sam Cooke, who wrote and performed the classic tune "A Change is Gonna Come". A Netflix original documentary, the film brings to light little known information about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Cooke's 1964 shooting and death in Los Angeles at the tragically young age of 33.

Clarence Avant is a dealmaker, mentor and successful Hollywood businessman who until director Reginald Hudlin's Netflix original documentary gladly operated behind the scenes. With interviews and a boatload of remarkable anecdotes from Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron and Snoop Dog, to name a few, the movie is an intriguing window into the mind of a man who has made a successful career of bringing people together.

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A groundbreaking film in independent queer cinema, this comedy from filmmaker Cheryl Dunye tells the story of a black lesbian woman looking for love and fodder for her next film. It's a creative, funny, and historically informed flick made on a shoestring that still holds up 25 years after its release and paved the way for greater black LGBTQ visibility in cinema.

A look at the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orlean's Ninth Ward neighborhood, this documentary is shot mostly with smartphone footage. The challenge of telling a story this chaotic and difficulty holds up well in the capable hands of directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin.

The PBS film from director Samuel D. Pollard chronicles the life and legacy of extraordinary American playwright August Wilson. Wilson wrote a series of 10 now-classic plays about the black experience in America, one for each decade from 1900 to 2000. The doc makes for a fascinating look at one of the country's most influential writers for the stage.

Director Tina Mabry's American Girl two-part series stars Marsai Martin ( Black-ish) as a young girl named Melody who is forced to reckon with the events of the Civil Rights movement in her day-to-day life. It's an inspiring, well-made and kid-friendly watch for the whole family!
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In this stunningly beautiful documentary from Raoul Peck, we are invited to ponder the relevance and significance of acclaimed black writer James Baldwin. It's also an intro into American film history as Peck weaves together a number of montages of classic American films to call attention to Baldwin's genius.

This 1980-set crime drama details an 18-year-old's wrongful conviction (and eventual exoneration) for a murder he didn't commit. Written and directed by Matt Ruskin, the film stars Lakeith Stanfield and Kerry Washington's adorable real-life hubby, Nnamdi Asomugha.

The second Reginald Hudlin-directed film on this list, Marshall is a biopic about the first black judge ever confirmed to the Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall. It stars Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, Dan Stevens and Sterling K. Brown.

This installment of the PBS series American Masters tells the story of famed New York City street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose paintings now appear in museum collections all around the world. David Shulman directs and produces this documentary look at the short yet influential life of an American visual artist.

The Sundance jury award-winning first feature from director Joe Talbot is a moving look at how gentrification affects a city, a neighborhood and best friends Jimmie and Mont. Ultimately, it's a celebration of San Francisco and black male friendship.

Co-written by a former foster care kid, this film from director Jordana Spiro follows an older sister as she tries to get her younger sister out of a sketchy group home. It's a coming-of-age tale that's quiet and daring with a strong performance from newcomer and star Dominique Fishback.

Ready for some movie trivia? These questions will stump all your film fanatic friends!

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For Black History Month, we combed through three of your favorite streaming services-Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime-to find a wide-ranging collection of Black history movies that illuminate the breadth and depth of experiences of Black life in America. The vibe here is not the traditional Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King history lesson you're likely [...]

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It's Black History Month, but any day is a good day to support some of the best black-owned businesses Seattle has to offer. From restaurants and coffee shops, to grocery delivery and financial planners, these enterprising companies have families and kids in mind. Read on to be intentional with your spending today.

If you've got your heart set on a new-to-you vintage or mid-century piece for your space, chances are you'll find it at Jacob Willard Home. This family-owned furniture store located in Rainier Valley has been part of the Hillman City community for around a decade. Known for their record player and vintage vinyl collection, this is more than just a furniture spot. Plus, if you stop in soon, you might just meet the family's newest addition-a baby boy, born in January, who loves going to work with dad.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., and by appointment

5600 Rainier Ave. S.
Seattle, WA
Online: jwillardhome.com

Who doesn't love a good scented candle? They make great gifts, but they're also a little pick-me-up you can burn at home on grey winter day. Treat yourself (or a friend) to a premium soy wax candle from this local company that also has its eye on sustainability. Each candle is hand-poured when it's ordered and they come in intriguing scents like cinnamon chai and sea salt orchid.

Online: sukiescandleco.com

Mom boss makeover, anyone? Kim at Uniquely Savvy can help. Her styling services save parents time and money by keeping them "tailored to the task." Not sure what to wear for your body type or shape? Kim knows. And when it comes to your personal brand, she works with women to drill down and get to the heart of who they are, defining their strengths and talents so they're seen and heard for the right reasons. It's all about building confidence so you can look and do your best, no matter what professional (or personal) role you have.

425-503-9885
Online: uniquelysavvy.com

When local farmer's markets shut down due to the pandemic, ag-heads Amber and Damon had a brilliant idea. They would bridge the gap by working with local farms to deliver fresh produce and other products directly to doorsteps in Seattle. And Local Yokels was born. With a focus on sustainability, be it environmental or economic, families can feel good about using this service to get groceries, health and beauty products, even weekly subscription boxes delivered for free.

206-503-0139
Online: local-yokels.com

Whether you're looking for a special gift for someone or a pick-me-up for yourself, you'll find creative and responsibly-made necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more at this downtown shop that's by appointment only. In addition to using recycled materials to make their inspired designs, Valerie Mason Jewelry is committed to sourcing conflict-free diamonds (usually) from Canada.

1411 24th Ave.
Seattle, WA
206-395-6359
Online: valeriemadison.com

Celebrate and support the entrepreneurial spirit of Seattle kiddo, Orion Razat, author of 101 STEM Jokes. Published when he was barely out of grade school, it's a book of silly puns and one-liners Orion wrote to entertain his classmates (much to the chagrin of his teacher). With the help of his parents, he was able to bring them all together in this entertaining book. You can follow Orion on Instagram @rocketshipsquid and take a peek at his animations on display at the Museum of Museums when it reopens.

Find it: $10.99 at amazon.com

As the name implies, Maya Whole Health Studio offers services that connect your mind, body and spirit and work to bring health and energy to patrons and the community. Whether you're looking for an innovative yoga class, a great Pilates workout, a restful massage or an acupuncture session, you can find expert practitioners here. We love that giving back to the community is at the heart of this wellness studio, where funds collected from their donation-only Wednesday community class (held weekly, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom) support their Karma Love Fund, ensuring access and equity to wellness workshops and classes. Namaste, indeed!

COVID update: 45-minute private lessons are available and group classes are now offered through Zoom.

Pot Pies are the ultimate comfort food, and now you can have them delivered to your front door. Chef Logan Niles has reinvented this classic dish, crafting healthy, hearty pot pies with unforgettable flavor. She offers a flavor for every taste and dietary need, including classic chicken, BBQ pork, beef chili and many vegetarian and gluten-free options. Pies are freshly made, fully cooked and flash frozen. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat and enjoy. As a mom, Niles knows how challenging it can be for families to sit down and enjoy a meal together around the table. Her mission is to bring families and communities together over delicious, healthy food.

Online: potpiefactory.co

Gresham Financial owner, Isaiah Gresham is about to embark on an amazing adventure with his wife, Marta...the two are currently expecting their first child. It's exciting moments like these that call for financial peace of mind, whether you're on your first or fourth (or beyond!) baby. And that's what families will find when they work with Gresham Financial to prepare annual taxes or plan for college tuition or private school fees. We heart that Gresham even teaches financial best-practices to kids and teens. It's never too early to learn!

Pike Place Market's Herbanfarm is kind of a big dill (pun intended!). Founded by Ras Levy Peynado, the son of a market craftsperson and a Jamaican fourth generation farmer, this urban farm grows all of its herbs and peppers by hand in North Seattle. Herbanfarm's wide variety of herbs are incorporated into small batch culinary spice blends, seasonings, sauces, salts, vinegars, mustards, teas, as well as health and beauty products. All ingredients are harvested using organic farming practices that have been passed down from farmer to farmer for generations. The commitment to these practices is what preserves the taste and smell of these flavorful and aromatic herbs and peppers.

Online: herbanfarmonline.com

If you loved playing dress up as a child, you'll love Sugarfoot's curated collection. Shop a wide variety of handpicked shoes, apparel, jewelry and accessories that will make you feel amazing-all available at affordable prices and delivered with excellent customer service. This custom boutique was birthed from boutique owner, Viola Esdaille's love of shoes and all things sparkly. As a child, she loved playing dress up in her grandmother's closet. Her long-time love of sparkle grew into a business that aims to make every customer look and feel incredible, even on a budget.

Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 1-4 p.m. Wed. & Fri., by appointment only; Sat., noon-4 p.m.

If you love books, love people and love social justice, we've discovered the perfect hang-out spot for you. Estelita's Library is a justice-focused community library and bookstore. Its mission is to foster a community space for people to build and learn through thoughtful interactions with each other. This unique space features a curated community bookstore and library with titles focused on social justice, ethnic studies and liberation movements. It adopts a community library model where members join and pay an annual fee to borrow books. Yearly memberships are available on a sliding scale. Bonus: The community library also hosts book talks, classes, meetings, history lessons and more!

Good to know: Estelita's is planning a second location and Molly Moon's Ice Cream is hosting a book drive to help make it happen.

COVID update: Visit the online shop to support this business.

Creative confections and cakes abound at KJ's Cakery Bakery. This boutique bake shop offers custom desserts that meet every customer's specific request. Founder, Kathy Jo Miller, has had a love for baking and an entrepreneurial spirit since she was a young girl. Her first foray into the bakery world was Taylor Made Pantry, a bakery focusing on cake pops. The business grew and evolved and KJ's Cakery Bakery was born-creating uniquely-designed, made-to-order cakes and desserts. The bakery offers a variety of decadent cake flavors from traditional White Wedding Cake to exotic Chocolate Sriracha-and everything in between!

Good to know: Get your orders in for Valentine's hot cocoa bombs, cupcakes and candy-filled chocolate hearts before they're sold out!

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sweat your way to wellness at City Sweats, Seattle's infrared sauna lounge. Come alone or bring a friend (hello, gal pal time!) and discover the healthy benefits of sweating it out. Explore other holistic detox treatments like a sauna wrap, lymphatic drainage, organic facial or organic massage when you visit. It's a sure fire way to treat yourself to a relaxing, quiet time that will refresh your mind and body. Since 2014, City Sweats has been a pioneer in Seattle's infrared movement, committing to making infrared therapy more accessible and convenient.

Various Seattle-area locations
Online: citysweats.com

We love this local biz that started out years ago as a mobile fashion studio and has since grown into a thriving business with two storefront locations (on Queen Anne and in West Seattle), focused on making fashion inclusive. Owner Malika Siddiq is passionate about fashion and she wants to make sure Lovelies of all shapes and sizes can find passion in their wardrobe as well. With expert stylists waiting at the ready, this is a great spot to find the perfect outfit for date night, work or a casual coffee with friends. Lots to love here!

West Seattle
4546 California Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA

Queen Anne
535 Warren Ave. N.
Seattle, WA

206-384-1710
Online: likalove.com

Percussion Farms and Preserves' mission is bigger than just bringing fresh, seasonal produce to Seattle communities. This mission-minded farm works to undo racism and other oppressions that prevent access to nutrition and healthy spaces for people of color. This urban farm, located in Central Seattle and Auburn, provides gardening and food preservation classes, employment and volunteer programs for people exiting the prison system, in addition to growing healthy produce. Founded in 2013 by Shanelle Donaldson and Molly Brashear, Percussion Farms is committed to reconnecting people of color to the land and their right to live healthy lives. This farm creates a space of survival and healing for people of color and works tirelessly to cut ties to institutionalized racism.

507 28 th Ave.
Seattle, WA
Online: percussionfarms.org

Every parent knows, connection and community are essential to building healthy families. Families of Color Seattle (FOCS) is a non-profit organization that connects parents to build a loving community of families of color. Founded in 2013, FOCS programming includes parent groups, community resources and events and racial equity consulting. FOCS has connected over 2,500 families into an intercultural and interethnic community, facilitating gatherings designed to increase parenting skills and provide a safe space to discuss identity and race.

Get ready for a 45-minute transformative cycling experience that will keep you coming back for more! From high-end cycle bikes to top notch instructor-curated playlists, muted lighting to tiered seating, this cycle studio caters to all riders-from beginning to advanced. For more than 20 years, founder and master instructor, Aina Oyewole-Williams, has been bringing fitness-minded people together to heal, transform and connect. Her teaching method and studio environment support personal change and growth on all levels. Bonus: Mix up your routine and improve your strength and mobility by trying a Body Camp class.

COVID update: The Ride is currently offering online classes.

Grab some of Scoop Du Jour's delicious ice cream in a waffle cone and walk down to the park or waterfront in Madison Park. No frills and around forever, Scoop Du Jour is an unpretentious, beloved Seattle tradition. Don't miss out on their kid-approved burgers or grilled cheese, either.

Rainier Health & Fitness is so much more than a gym. This South Seattle non-profit health organization makes exercise fun, accessible, and affordable. It encourages healthy lifestyles, strong bodies, and authentic community through its high-quality fitness center. Founder Sili Kalepo, along with friends and non-profit Urban Impact, opened the first gym in 2005 inside a warehouse after recognizing that fitness centers were sparse in South Seattle neighborhoods. In October 2013, Kalepo opened the current location, continuing to serve the Rainier Beach community by offering comprehensive health and fitness services at reduced rates, aiming to remove obstacles that prevent people from making exercise a regular part of life. Rainier Health & Fitness offers a full spectrum of fitness classes including cardio/dance classes, senior classes, yoga, and personal training. Bonus: Free childcare is included with your gym membership.

COVID update: Rainier Health & Fitness recently re-opened for indoor workout classes.

JuneBaby is a celebration of Southern food, sharing its delicious tastes, textures and flavors through signature dishes like JuneBaby's Fried Chicken and Red Beans & Rice with Hotlink Ragu. We also love their vegan menu favorites like Oven Roasted Beets with Walnuts, Ancient Grain Salad and Smoked Carrots. In addition to spreading the love of Southern food throughout Seattle, JuneBaby shares the cuisine's humble beginnings. Southern "soul food" originated during American slavery and represents the food as well as the period of oppression. Its culinary influences come from West Africa, Western Europe and North America, resulting in tasty dishes paired with deep roots reflecting hard times and the resourcefulness and strength to overcome hardships. Order for takeout when cooking isn't on your menu.

Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 3-9 p.m. for takeout

Good food feeds the soul and strengthens community. Chef Makini Howell's Plum Restaurants, including Plum Bistro, Chopped, SugarPlum and Plum Pantry, feature plant-based meals focused on organically-grown seasonal vegetables, non-GMO soy and local fruits and herbs from family-owned organic farms. As a lifelong vegan, Howell believes that what is good for the individual will be good for the planet and this starts with our diet. Her fresh take on vegan cuisine inspires and delights diners, and we're loving the new greenhouse outdoor dining option too.

Hours: Mon.-Weds., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 3-9 p.m.; Sun., 3-8 p.m.

Whether you're looking for that just-right gift, or you want to find something special for yourself, you'll find what you need at Adorned Abode. Since its opening in 2016, shop owner, Benita Smith has sourced eye-catching locally-made, fair-trade products that support small businesses. The best part? Each month a portion of the sales is donated to a local service group in the community. Get good. Do good. It's a win-win.

COVID update: Now offering private shopping appointments, curbside pick up and local home delivery.

Old Freighthouse Square
2501 E. D St., Suite 53
Tacoma, WA
253-301-0215
Online: adornedabode.net

Fresh, high-quality chicken and delicious, home-cooked side dishes, served with exceptional service are what sets Ezell's Famous Chicken apart from its competition. Since 1984, this locally-owned family business has grown and now serves the community in 13 Seattle area locations. Ezell's traditional recipe uses a proprietary battering process seals in the flavor, while locking out oils. If you prefer a little zing, try the spicy chicken which is marinated for 24 hours in a New Orleans-style seasoning, giving you full flavor in every bite. Ezell's is committed to serving good food, while also giving back to the community and supporting local organizations that help neighbors in need.

Various Seattle-area locations.
Online: ezellschicken.com
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These black-owned Seattle restaurants are making sure you can enjoy a 5 star meal from the comfort of your own home. Keep this list handy the next time you get tired of cooking with the same pantry staples night after night!
Caribbean and Latin Restaurants
Pam's Kitchen - Wallingford

Pam's Kitchen is offering large plates and sides to go.

Island Soul is offering their soul food menu to go as well as cocktail kits.

Taste of the Caribbean is offering plates and entrees to go.

Jerk Shack is offering plates, cocktail kits, and 5-meal packs to go.

Mojito is currently offering sandwiches and large entrees to go.
Southern and Soul Food Restaurants
Junebaby - Ravenna

Junebaby is offering rotating weeknight dinners, bulk pastry orders, cocktail kits and other alcohol to go. Additionally, Junebaby is selling pantry items and take-home baking kits for cornbread, pancakes, and biscuits.

Simply Soulful is offering breakfast, dinner, and catering packs to go.

Lil Red is offering meal packs, sandwiches, and a la carte meats to go.

Fat's is offering their full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu to go.

The Comfort Zone is offering entrees, burgers, and sandwiches to go.

Ezell's is offering their full menu to go.
BBQ
Jones BBQ - West Seattle

Jones BBQ is offering their full menu as well as a la carte meats to go.

Emma's BBQ is offering family meal packs, sandwiches, and a la carte meats to go.
Eclectic Restaurants
Plum - Capitol Hill

Plum Bistro is offering popular select menu items to go as well as kid-friendly family meal packs.

Cafe Champagne is offering dinners for two, larger shared entrees, take-home cocktail kits, and wine to go.

Emerald City Fish and Chips is offering their full menu to go.

Marjorie is offering a modified menu with shared plates, cocktail kits, and desserts to go. They are only taking orders Wednesday through Saturday.
East African Restaurants
Delish Ethiopian Cuisine - Columbia City

Delish is offering their full menu and rotating daily specials to go.

Safari Njema is offering their full menu for takeout through call-in orders.

Meskel is offering their large entrees to go.

Wonder Bar - Central District

Wonder Bar is offering their main menu as well as some drinks for takeout.

Kezira Cafe - Columbia City

Kezira is offering their full menu for takeout.

Kaffa Coffee and Wine Bar - South Seattle

Kaffa is offering their breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu for takeout as well as beer and wine.

Queen Sheba - Capitol Hill

Queen Sheba is offering their full dinner menu for takeout.
Coffee/Desserts
Tougo Coffee - First Hill

Tougo is offering their full coffee menu to go at their First Hill location.

Scoop Du Jour - Madison Park

Scoop Du Jour is offering sandwiches, ice cream, and coffee to go.

Cafe Avole is offering coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches to go.

Cortona Cafe - Central District

Cortona is offering their waffles, pastries, and drinks for takeout. They are currently closing at 2pm everyday.

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Defining the space between your home and everywhere else. Black Coffee Northwest is a meeting place rooted in current culture. Our coffee bar has its own personality reflective of those in our community. Black Coffee Northwest is a place where people meet, cultivate relationships, and develop ideas. It's a place for people to step back from the daily hustle and enjoy an exceptional beverage.

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Livestream Musical Prayer: Mark Hilliard Wilson, guitar music honoring Black History Month (2/5/21)

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BHS co-presented program
with MOHAI
When History Is Your Story

Wednesday, February 24, 2021       6:30pm

How does history shape who you are? Hear from community members inspired by moments from local Black history that impact their present lives. When History Is Your Story features places, people, and legacies shared by Eddie Rye (Empire Way to MLK,Jr. Way), Ryan Donaldson (genealogy research and Roslyn,WA mining family), and Chardonnay Beaver (generational bond and media family dedicated to community).

Free virtual program

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How does history shape who you are? Hear from community members inspired by moments from local Black history that impact their present lives. When History Is Your Story features the collections and research of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS) and is co-presented by BHS and MOHAI.

Storytellers include:

Detailed information on how to participate will be provided via email following registration. Spots are limited so register early!
Real-time, automated captioning is available during the program. For additional support, contact programs@mohai.org. As a catalyst for relevant community conversation, MOHAI's public programs include a diverse range of speakers and perspectives related to life in our region, past and present. In presenting this program MOHAI does not endorse or advocate any specific policies represented by the speakers, their organizations, or the co-presenters. Photo: Keith Williams at Flyright Productions
Cost: Free with $5 suggested ticket price

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How does history shape who you are? Hear from community members inspired by moments from local Black history that impact their present lives. When History Is Your Story features the collections and research of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS) and is co-presented by BHS and MOHAI.

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Shared by Drew Ishii at Sage Hill School in CA: Black history month matching activity for math. I cut out the descriptions and the names and pass them all out and then they have to find the matches using the web.

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Listen here: https://www.rainieravenueradio.world/

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Looking for Black History month events. Check out the events meeting hosted by #RainierAvenueRadio in Seattle. See website for more details - https://t.co/dDjB28BVYD.

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Looking for Black History month events. Check out the events meeting hosted by #RainierAvenueRadio in Seattle. See website for more details - https://t.co/dDjB28BVYD. https://t.co/Dgh6rQbS1O

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Looking for Black History month events. Check out the events meeting hosted by #RainierAvenueRadio in Seattle. See website for more details - https://t.co/dDjB28BVYD. pic.twitter.com/Dgh6rQbS1O
— Erin Jones (@erinjonesin2016) January 31, 2021

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Looking for Black History month events. Check out the events meeting hosted by #RainierAvenueRadio in Seattle. See website for more details - https://t.co/dDjB28BVYD. https://t.co/Dgh6rQbS1O

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Looking for Black History month events. Check out the events meeting hosted by #RainierAvenueRadio in Seattle. See website for more details - https://t.co/dDjB28BVYD. https://t.co/Dgh6rQbS1O

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Looking for Black History month events. Check out the events meeting hosted by #RainierAvenueRadio in Seattle. See website for more details - https://t.co/dDjB28BVYD.