Celebrating community, health, and hope! The Community Health and Wellness Fair at Rainier Community Center on May 17, 2025, was a powerful testament to resilience and collective well-being.
#SupportBlackBusiness - Rhonda Faison, the founder of Rojo Juice, had a path to becoming a business owner that was far from linear. Initially on a pre-med track, she shifted gears after her brother became a quadriplegic, prompting her to explore alternative ways to help people heal.
I AM ENOUGH — Besa Gordon's powerful spoken word piece, recorded live at “Dear Sis” in Spokane, Washington, is a profound declaration of self-acceptance and personal empowerment. The poem confronts societal pressures and internalized criticism, challenging the narrative that individuals, particularly Black women, must conform to external expectations.
#BlackMaternalHealth - Last month, Besa Gordon found herself in Spokane, where one experience stood out: Dear Sista. This poetry night, curated by Stephanie Courtney of The Shades of Motherhood Network, was held at The Rose Garden during Black Maternal Health Week.
#SupportBlackBusiness - Jacqueline Herrera, known affectionately as "Royal Woman" from her skating days, lights up The Trap Lab in Federal Way with her infectious energy and love for fitness. With nearly three decades of experience under her belt, she's not just an instructor; she's a guide, gently leading people of all levels into the joy of line dancing and kickboxing.
Happy International Dance Day! 🎉 Let's take a trip down memory lane to 2023 when we captured the incredible energy of The School of Spectrum Dance Theater. Did you know their motto is 'dance for all'? 🤩
#RewindWithBesa - A look back at the eighth annual Northwest Naturals Expo in Renton, Washington. Curated by Kariba Jack, the three-day event featured a brunch, a youth step competition, live hairstyling, makeup applications, performances, and a vegan food booth. It all started from a simple idea and blossomed into a space to celebrate natural beauty and wellness.
#SupportBlackBusiness - Dianna Kennedy is not just a business owner; she's a force of inspiration. As the owner and operator of The Makeup Within Beauty Studios in Milton, Washington, and Mrs. Washington Curve' 2025, Dianna's journey is one of faith, family, and fierce entrepreneurship.
Northwest Credible Messengers is making a significant impact through its Barber & Beauty Shop Behavioral Health Project, powered by a grant from the Community Reinvestment Project and the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Celebrating International Day of Happiness with this dose of pure Black Joy. May we all find space for celebration, love, and living. #InternationalDayOfHappiness#BlackJoy
#ReproductiveJustice - Jazmin Williams is the Founding Director of BLKBRY and BLKBRY Community, a reproductive justice organization serving Black families in Washington State. At the Burien Community Center, BLKBRY recently hosted a "Pass The Yams" workshop led by Raven Freeborn, a Healing Justice practitioner. The workshop focused on policy, advocacy, and centering Blackness within the reproductive justice movement.
MixxedFit is making a significant impact on community wellness, thanks to its dynamic blend of dance and fitness. Led by the energetic Deon "Body Mechanic" Abdullah, this program offers a fun and effective way for people of all ages and abilities to get moving.
