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Hey Black Seattle! Visit Arte Noir, A Beacon of Black Art and Culture in Seattle
Arte Noir stands as a cultural cornerstone in Seattle's Central District, celebrating Black art and creativity. This black art specialty shop and fine arts gallery, founded by respected local figure Vivian Phillips and managed by her daughter Jazmyn Scott, serves as a vibrant showcase for the talents of the Black community.
Empowering Dreams: Young Black Homeowners Third Annual Black Equity Ball
Young Black Homeowners Third Annual Black Equity Ball takes place February 22 at 6pm, the groundbreaking event is set to make waves in the realm of black homeownership, the event will take place at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and will be hosted by Converge Media’s Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX Soul.
Community Reinvestment Empowers Curl Garden to Foster Mental Health and Healing
Sabrina Gray started her business, The Curl Garden, seven years ago with the motto "It's deeper than hair." Her goal was to create a safe space where clients could not only leave with beautiful hair but also feel rejuvenated mentally and emotionally.
The Sixth Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium Celebrates and Empowers Black Businesses
The sixth annual Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium will kick of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle. at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle.
“The Mixer: Making Portland Home” Was A Success
The Mixer powered by WKSocial, was hosted in Portland, Oregon at The Evergreen PDX on December 27. A sold-out that was filled with beneficial information to be obtained and shared as the audience had the chance to hear from Executive Directors, CEO’s, Musicians, Founders, Reality TV stars, Sports Marketers.
A Historical Hood Classic, Results In A Rainier Beach Win
With the walls sweating, bleachers filled on both sides both Garfield and Rainier Beach put on a show for those in person as this was the last ‘Hood Classic’ to be played in this gym as the school is set to be remodeled. Rainier Beach’s Kaden Powers, Jaylen Petty, and Keaundre Morris led the way for a Vikings victory.
The Classic Heard Around Washington, Garfield vs. Rainier Beach
Garfield Bulldogs and Rainier Beach Vikings face off tonight in the “Hood Classic”, the Vikings 8-2 look to win the first matchup of two against Garfield, and the Bulldogs currently on a five-game winning streak look to extend that against the Vikings on their home floor. The game will take place on the Crawford Court home of Rainier Beach at 8:30pm.
