On Tuesday, January 13, Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) leadership, unveiled a new alliance to bring the NMSDC's Minority Business Economic Forum to Seattle from May 14 to 16, 2024. This event aims to assemble 500 U.S. policymakers, business figures, academics, and community leaders to dismantle obstacles hindering Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) from wholly participating in the U.S. economy. Harrell emphasized Seattle's suitability as the forum's host.

This week on "The Day With Trae," your host, Trae Holiday, journeys into the world of hair and beauty as she interviews an array of hairstylists, beauticians, and makeup artists who will participate in the Reign of Style competition. This annual competition based in the Northwest is a platform where industry specialists converge to flaunt their beauty and hair styling expertise, contending for reward cash, prizes, and the chance to elevate their brands.

The Black Home Initiative and Western Washington Realtists are excited to announce their first Homeownership Symposium at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Theater in Seattle on January 26, 2024, followed by our Western Washington Realtist Gala on January 27, 2024.

Did you know there is a monthly Trap Brunch put on by Events By Intentions that happens in Tacoma? If not you’re missing out! Check out what you missed this past Sunday below!

Join SABJ for the third edition of our Black Voices Matter series, in which we highlight the work of Black media professionals. This time, we will talk to Essex Porter, an icon among Seattle journalists. Essex spent 43 distinguished years as a broadcaster, 39 of them with Seattle’s KIRO 7. KING 5’s Joyce Taylor will talk with Essex about his illustrious career, the state of the local journalism industry, what the future holds for Black journalists and media, and other pieces of wisdom he’s gained during his time in the media business. The event will be live-streamed from Converge Media’s headquarters in Seattle and will conclude with a Q&A portion.

A compilation of photos from the Arab Spring in Yemen and the George Floyd Protests in Seattle, revealing love and unity amid oppression. The opening reception will feature speakers from the Seattle and Yemeni communities along with photographer Jordan Somers. Seattle-based and Yemeni refreshments will be served.

Join us for an inspiring evening event featuring our guest speaker and author of “The Other Side of Yet,” Michelle D. Hord. In memory of her daughter, Gabrielle, Hord started a nonprofit, Gabrielle’s Wings, a group that is actively removing barriers globally to the success of BIPOC youth and families. In collaboration with the YMCA of Greater Seattle, Gabrielle’s Wings is committed to helping BIPOC children and their families learn to swim and providing marginalized communities access to aquatic safety programs. The Y and Gabrielle’s Wings are motivated by the importance and value of access to aquatic safety programs like the Y’s swimming lessons.

Northwest Folklife’s 2022 Cultural Focus, Metamorphosis: In with the Old, In with the New, celebrates people’s natural propensity for change. This pandemic has proven to be one of those unique moments in our time; a turning point where we can point our compass true north, see the writing on the wall, and meet the challenges ahead.

We all know the “Seattle Freeze” can be pretty chilly and even lonely at times. However, the "Seattle Media Mixer" is meant to bring together media professionals for a night of networking, creating new bonds and future collaborations.

Join the #BUILDArtBreak pop-up art show this weekend titled "Two Piece - a Body & Soul Art Break" at Blanche Lavizzo Park. A free show with live music and good food. Save the date - April 30th at 3pm. #BUILD206 it's a lifestyle.

Ready to network with like-minded influencers, people in media, and business owners? Pull up to the Something Real Seattle Media Mixer.