Local Day of the Dead Events 2021
Auburn Nov 1 – Nov 6
Burien Nov 1- Nov 5
https://www.burienwa.gov/news_events/featured_events/dia_de_los_muertos
Issaquah Nov 2
https://issaquahwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=9833
Seattle
El Centro de la Raza Nov 2
Seattle Center Oct 30 – Nov 7
http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/dia-de-muertos-festival-seattle
Phinney Neighbhood Center Nov 6
https://www.phinneycenter.org/calendar/dia2021/
Increased Attacks on Houses of Worship
The Circle: A Film on the Experience of Being Incarcerated
The Social Justice Film Festival is featuring The Circle, a film representing the artistic expression of people who are incarcerated. Two artists involved in this film, Allen Burnett and Marlene McCurtis spoke with KBCS about the genesis of the film and the lived experience behind it. The Circle can be viewed virtually through October 17th during the Social Justice Film Festival (more…)
Reproductive Rights Rally
Reproductive rights rallies were held in Seattle on October 2nd and 3rd. The events were in response to bills restricting access to abortions in Texas and Misissippi. (more…)
COVID 19 vaccination information
King and Pierce County
The Struggle to Stay in the Central District
Seattle’s Central District was shaped by racist real estate and financial practices, but kept vibrant and loved by its Black residents. The neighborhood is now a shadow of its former self. Many of the former residents have been priced out of living there. Houses in this neighborhood are selling for at least a million dollars today, with property taxes shooting up each year. (more…)
Black Families Navigating the School System
Emijah Smith assists Black families in the region navigating the school systems. Smith shares her own experiences in advocating for her loved ones and what led her on this path. (more…)
Juan Hood – Westlake Station
How do you bring humanity to your workday? Juan Hood, a 26 year King County Metro employee brought this spirit into his job when he worked as shop 2 custodian assigned to downtown Seattle’s Westlake Station at the time of this interview in 2020. He describes the connection he makes with the commuters at the station.
Racialized Trauma
Racial and inter-generational trauma can be destructive to the body, mind, and spirit. A person of color may wonder why they’re triggered when they watch racially-based, television stories, see a police car in the rearview mirror or a Confederate flag on the back of a truck. KBCS’s Kevin P. Henry interviews Estilla Lightfoot, who teaches courses on this topic at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Black Coffee Northwest
Empowerment and racial pride are paramount for the Black community. Despite centuries of oppression, many African Americans strive to start and maintain their own businesses to create personal and generational wealth. Black businesses such as barbershops and eateries, along with churches, have historically been safe social harbors for community members.